The Organisation

Adara Development is part of the Adara Group — a global development organisation with a bold mission: to bridge the worlds of business and people living in extreme poverty. For over 27 years, Adara Development has delivered long-term, high-impact programs in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and Remote Community Development (RCD) in Uganda and Nepal, reaching more than 600,000 people. Adara Advisors Pty Ltd is the corporate advisory arm of the Adara Group, generating profits to fund Adara Development’s work.

About the role

The Donor Communications Coordinator plays a key behind‑the‑scenes role supporting Adara’s Partnerships team. You’ll help inspire and retain supporters by delivering high‑quality donor communications, reports, and briefing materials and by coordinating donor administration and due diligence processes.

Working closely with Partnerships colleagues and internal stakeholders, you’ll support foundations, corporate partners, major donors and grant funders to ensure funding obligations are met and donor relationships are well stewarded.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract in which you will work on a full-time basis.

About you

You’re a strong communicator with excellent writing skills and sharp attention to detail. Highly organised and deadline‑driven, you enjoy coordinating multiple pieces of work and supporting others to deliver high‑quality outcomes. Experience in donor communications, fundraising, grants or a similar coordination role is ideal, along with an interest in international development and social impact.

Benefits

• Highly regarded, well-funded, international development organisation
• Supportive, collaborative and mission-led working environment
• Values-led culture that prioritises humility, integrity and impact
• Competitive salary with access to tax-effective salary packaging
• Gifted leave over Christmas break (subject to business requirements)
• Hybrid model with two in-office days per week with your team

Adara is a child-safe organisation committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in all our work. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal history check and sign Adara’s safeguarding and child protection code of conduct prior to commencing employment.