Overview

This role supports DRC’s engagement with corporate philanthropy and corporations, aiming to shape and grow DRC’s presence in the corporate philanthropic ecosystem. The primary responsibility is to initiate, strengthen, and manage partnerships with corporate foundations aligned with DRC’s programming.

Tasks Summary

• Contribute to and shape DRC’s partnerships strategy for Global Foundations.
• Lead partnership engagement and act as the primary relationship manager with a select portfolio of foundations, focusing on corporate philanthropy.
• Map and cultivate relationships with new philanthropic partners while deepening engagement with existing corporate Foundations foundation contacts.
• Stay abreast of trends, giving priorities, and engaging networks within corporate philanthropy and provide strategic insights.
• Collaborate with colleagues across DRC countries, regions, and HQ to ensure compelling engagement materials and high-quality proposals.
• Support and advise field offices and program teams on how to build and maintain partnerships with corporate Foundations.
• Coordinate proposal development and onboarding for secured partnerships.

Experience Requirements

• A strong and relevant network within corporate, and/or Swiss, and/or German philanthropy.
• Significant experience working with or within private foundations, HNWIs, family offices, or similar entities.
• Previous experience in or with the humanitarian or development sector (nice to have).
• Experience coordinating proposals or developing program concepts in partnership with technical and field teams (nice to have).
• Understanding of compliance and reporting requirements when working with institutional or philanthropic funders (nice to have).
• Experience with donor communications (nice to have).

Qualification Requirements

Other Details

Languages Required: • Professional fluency in English

Languages Preferred: • German and/ or French is a valuable asset

Contract Duration: one year contract, with the possibility of extension should funding permit

Work Modality: A flexible work setup (remote/hybrid; full-time depending on your profile

Remuneration: Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees according to the country applicable.