Deputy Director

Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 15-40 hours weekly (to be agreed; responsibilities scaled to match candidate’s availability and experience)
Reporting To: Executive Director, Dr. Michael McGill
Language: Spoken and written fluency in English
Location: Remote with reliable Internet connection
Deadline: Reviewed on a rolling basis
Compensation: This is a volunteer or self-funded position. We will work together to secure funding to transition this role to paid employment as funding becomes available.

What Young Peacebuilders Does
Young Peacebuilders empowers children and youth in conflict-affected regions to become effective peacebuilders through Young Peacebuilders Clubs. We provide online training, mentorship, and support to partner organizations implementing youth-led peacebuilding projects in countries including USA, Ukraine, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Uganda, Nigeria, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Our model emphasizes local ownership, sustainable impact, and student-led community initiatives. More at YoungPeacebuilders.com.

Who This Role Is For
Experienced professionals in later career stages seeking meaningful volunteer leadership that leverages decades of business or nonprofit management, fundraising, or international development experience
Mission-minded individuals already supported through a mission or service organization or willing to raise personal support to invest in global peacebuilding
Rising leaders willing to be self-funded or raise personal support while building senior leadership experience with an innovative organization positioned for growth
Description
The Deputy Director will partner with the Executive Director to lead organizational growth during a pivotal period. With automated membership sales and multiple partnership cohorts underway, YP needs leadership to secure sustainable funding and/or sales, strengthen board capacity, and scale impact. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for fundraising, board development, and operational management while working closely with the ED on strategy and partner relationships.

Primary Responsibilities
Fundraising & Resource Development (Priority)

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategy across foundations, individual donors, and institutional funders, and product sales
Write grant proposals and concept notes for major funding opportunities ($10K-$500K range)
Cultivate relationships with prospective donors and prepare compelling cases for support
Work with board members on fundraising outreach activities
Explore revenue model development including membership scaling and “buy one, give one” approaches
Operations & Team Management

Oversee volunteer HR Director, Communications Manager, and new team members
Manage organizational systems, compliance, and administrative functions
Coordinate volunteer recruitment and deployment across teams
Ensure efficient operations that support program delivery and growth
Partnership & Program Support

Support cohort management processes including partner communications and progress tracking
Coordinate content gathering for impact reporting and social media
Work with ED on technical expertise delivery to partners
Contribute to strategic planning and organizational development
External Representation

Represent Young Peacebuilders at conferences, with potential partners, and in professional networks
Build relationships with organizations, churches, and schools that could benefit from Young Peacebuilders Clubs
Strengthen YP’s visibility and credibility in the peacebuilding sector
Board Development & Governance

Assist with board expansion strategy to strengthen fundraising capacity and organizational governance
Support quarterly board meetings with materials, agendas, and follow-up on action items
Build board member commitment to fundraising and strategic priorities
Qualifications Required:

Passionate commitment to YP’s mission of empowering youth as peacebuilders
5+ years in management, nonprofit or business leadership, or equivalent roles
Proven ability to build relationships and mobilize resources
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed work style with ability to manage multiple priorities
Strategic thinking with operational follow-through
Experience working across cultures and with international partners
Strongly Preferred:

Track record in fundraising from foundations, major donors, or institutional sources
Experience in nonprofit board development and governance
Background in peacebuilding, youth development, international development, or related fields
Network of relationships with potential funders or partner organizations
Demonstrated ability to write compelling proposals and cases for support
Assets:

Personal fundraising relationships or connections to philanthropic networks
Marketing or sales background applicable to membership scaling
Experience building organizational systems and capacity during growth phases
What We Offer
Meaningful Impact: Lead an organization reaching hundreds of youth peacebuilders across conflict-affected regions
Strategic Influence: Shape organizational direction during a pivotal growth period
Professional Growth & Global Connections: Build leadership capacity in the critical field of peacebuilding with significant autonomy to develop your skills, expand your international network, and potentially travel to partner regions
Collaborative Partnership: Work closely with experienced ED providing technical expertise, partner relationships, and strategic coaching
Flexibility: Remote work, flexible scheduling 15-40 hours weekly and responsibilities can be progressively staged to match your availability, experience level, and development goals
Proven Model: Join an organization with demonstrated impact, automated revenue streams, and strong international partnerships
Our Current Reality
We have strong programmatic momentum with 40+ active clubs, automated membership sales, and international interest. Expenses and income are limited, making fundraising leadership critical to sustainability and growth. The right Deputy Director can help us reach the tipping point where impact and income align. We are committed to working together to secure funding for this position and welcome candidates who can envision this growing into a fully compensated executive leadership role.

How to apply
Questions may be directed to info@youngpeacebuilders.com, though applications must be submitted via the online form.

To Apply: Complete form here https://forms.gle/kEvmANVrtapjEQNR8