WORK CONTEXTAlliance2015 is a strategic partnership of seven leading European INGOs working across 90 countries with a combined annual income of €1 billion to achieve greater scale and quality of humanitarian and development impact through smart collaborations. In an era of unprecedented disruption to traditional humanitarian and development financing—marked by significant ODA cuts and the closure of USAID operations—Alliance2015 requires effective operational coordination to maintain network cohesion, facilitate knowledge sharing, and support member organizations through these challenging times.JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition OverviewJob Title: Alliance2015 Director – Strategic Transformation & Business DevelopmentReports to: Alliance2015 PresidentDirect Reports: Alliance 2015 Hub staff in BrusselsLocation: Brussels (with some travel)Contract: Belgian open-end contractContext & Strategic ImperativeThe traditional development funding landscape has fundamentally shifted. With major bilateral donors reducing commitments and the closure of key funding streams, Alliance2015 must rapidly evolve from a coordination platform to a dynamic, entrepreneurial alliance that creates new opportunities for collective action. This role demands a transformational leader who can simultaneously drive innovation, build new partnerships, and position Alliance2015 at the forefront of global development discourse.Role PurposeThe Director will serve as Alliance2015's chief opportunity architect and external catalyst, leading the organization's strategic transformation while building new ecosystems of influence and funding. This role combines entrepreneurial vision with facilitative leadership to unlock the collective potential of Alliance2015 members in an increasingly complex and resource-constrained environment.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Business Development & Opportunity CreationPioneer in identification of New Funding Ecosystems: Identify & profile emerging donors including climate funds, private foundations, impact investors, sovereign wealth funds, and innovative financing mechanismsBuild Strategic Partnerships: identify tech companies, academic institutions, think tanks, and other non-traditional partners to expand Alliance2015's influence and reachThought Leadership & External InfluencePosition Alliance2015: Represent the alliance at high-level forums, conferences, and policy dialoguesDrive Policy Engagement: Identify policy gaps and opportunities where Alliance2015 can shape critical and emerging frameworks in areas like climate-food systems-development nexus, digital governance, and humanitarian-development coherence.Cultivate Media Presence: Build Alliance2015's profile through strategic communications, thought pieces, and engagement with key journalists and influencersLead Diplomatic Engagement: Develop relationships with new EU leadership, emerging economy diplomatic missions, and multilateral institutions beyond traditional development actorsFull job description is available here.HOW TO APPLY: Send CV and cover letter to by midnight CET on Sunday, 5th October 2025.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSStrategic Leadership Experience:Minimum 10 years in senior roles within international development, humanitarian aid and/or social enterprise, with at least 5 years in business development, strategy, or transformation leadershipProven track record of securing major funding (€50M+) from diverse sources including nontraditional donorsDemonstrated success in building and leading multi-stakeholder partnershipsExisting legal right to live and work in BelgiumEntrepreneurial Capabilities:Experience in organizational transformation or leading change in complex, multi-stakeholder environmentsTrack record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in uncertain conditionsAbility to combine visionary thinking with practical implementation skillsExternal Relations & Influence:Established networks across EU institutions, member state governments, and international organizationsExperience engaging with private sector, foundations, and innovative financing mechanismsFacilitative Leadership Style:Exceptional ability to build consensus and drive action across diverse organizational culturesExperience managing complex stakeholder relationships while driving ambitious resultsCommunication Skills:Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European languages highly valuedAbility to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives for diverse audiencesDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced degree in relevant field (international relations, development studies, business)Experience with existing core sectors in humanitarian and development action: climate resilience building, food systems transformation, civil society partnership strengthening; and emerging sectors – climate finance, sustainable finance, digital development, etc.Background in consulting, investment, or other performance-driven environmentsKnowledge of Alliance2015 member organizations and their programmatic focus areasExperience living or working in developing country contexts