Head of Philanthropy, MSF Ireland

Head of Philanthropy (MSF IE)

Company Description

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES IE

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.MSF relies on donations from private individuals and organisations for the majority of its income. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.

MSF has around 67,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our medical humanitarian projects are supported by offices in 44 countries, including the UK and Ireland. These teams recruit staff, organise fundraising, and raise awareness on the humanitarian crises our colleagues are witnessing, as well as running different and diverse support activities. MSF offices are spread across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.

At MSF UK/IE, we support MSF's operations by building relationships with our supporters, increasing awareness of our work, raising funds, providing specialist medical expertise, ensuring MSF staff have access to relevant higher education programmes, catalysing change on medical humanitarian issues, and recruiting field staff.

MSF UK/IE personnel are dynamic, hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to MSF's values and aims. In addition MSF continues to build upon its presence in Ireland to become a widely recognised, accepted and respected humanitarian organisation among Irish audiences, and within the Irish humanitarian and political sector.

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Position

JOB TITLE:Head of Philanthropy, MSF Ireland

DEPARTMENT:MSF Ireland

REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE): Head of Office, MSF Ireland

HOURS37.5 hours per week

LOCATION:Dublin (Hybrid)

DURATION:Permanent

SALARY GRADE: 17.1

SALARY: € 72,198.91

The Head of Philanthropy, MSF Ireland, is responsible for the development and execution of the philanthropy strategy for MSF Ireland and specifically managing a selection of MSF Ireland’s highest value donors – typically those giving at the €250k+ gift level, with a focus on broadening, growing and securing increased funding for MSF’s work.

Reporting to the Head of Office, MSF Ireland, the role holder is a key member of the MSF Ireland Senior Management team and works closely with counterparts in MSF sections globally, in particular with the MSF UK Philanthropy team.

The Head of Philanthropy, MSF Ireland, is also responsible for managing and developing a team of 4 direct reports, in pursuit of MSF Ireland’s overall philanthropy income targets.

Requirements

•Extensive philanthropy leadership experience at a senior management level (5+ years),

•Proven track record in delivering six-figure gifts

•Experience of managing budgets and forecasts within defined processes and timescales

•Proven ability of working supportively and effectively across teams

•Experienced line manager of a multi-disciplinary team

•Excellent planning/prioritisation skills

•Ideally, experience using a CRM system (preferably MS Dynamics) for management and planning of philanthropic donor relationships

•Highly experienced in high-quality report writing that requires careful attention to detail

•Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally including to MSF field projects

•Proven ability and willingness to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

•Fluency in written and spoken English; additional languages advantageous

•Passionate commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières

Other information

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with six point pay scale increments as part of annual performance review process

• 28 Days Annual Leave

• Employer Pension contribution at 10% of employee’s salary

• Bike to Work scheme

APPLICATION PROCESS

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.

Application checklist

Please check that you have included the following in your application:

•An up-to-date CV

•Letter of Motivation, which is a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements of the role

Recruitment timetable:

•Closing date for applications: 11.59PM (GMT), 23 July 2026

•Interviews: TBC

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed

For any queries or issues please contact recruitment@dublin.msf.org

RIGHT TO WORK

Candidates must have permission to work in Ireland.

For more information, please visit recruitment@dublin.msf.org

MSF UK/IE is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community. Please can you complete our anonymous Equity, Diversity & Inclusion form here