Deputy Development Manager

Deadline for application: 14 October 2026, with applications after this date reviewed until the role is filled RECOFTC is an international nonprofit organization working towards a future where resilient communities with respected rights thrive in forest landscapes that they manage sustainably and equitably. We take a long-term, landscape-based, and inclusive approach in supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equality. We have almost 40 years of experience working with people and forests and have built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. As a trusted, honest broker, we occupy a distinct position as an international organization that supports, informs, and brings together governments, communities, businesses, academia, and civil society organizations. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change and achieve the UN Global Goals. We operate in the Asia-Pacific region, with country offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam. RECOFTC is seeking a Deputy Development Manager to join the Resource Mobilization team at the Regional Support Office in Bangkok. Part of the Executive Office unit, the Resource Mobilization team secures and diversifies funding to support RECOFTC's strategic growth. It identifies and assesses funding opportunities, coordinates bids, tenders, proposals and budgets, and manages donor and opportunity pipelines. The team supports country offices and regional initiatives in pursuing new funding and cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors, clients and partners. It also helps develop innovative and fundable approaches, and explores emerging sustainable and blended finance opportunities that can expand RECOFTC's work beyond conventional grant funding. The selected candidate will be offered a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension, contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. The Deputy Development Manager reports to the Business Development Manager. Tasks and duties Our five-year Strategic Phase (2023–2028) is well underway. We are working to expand and diversify our funding and donor base while beginning to plan for the next phase. This position will play an integral role in strengthening resource mobilization now and in shaping our approach for the future. The successful candidate will develop strategies and concepts, build relationships and manage a pipeline of partner and project opportunities, turning promising ideas into fundable initiatives that are locally led, tested and evidence-based. The Deputy Development Manager works collaboratively across the organization, providing business development support where needed, as well as working on early solicitation, business intelligence, and marketing and communication…