Overview
The Coordinator, Strategic Partnership and Resource Mobilization is responsible for positioning the Jamaican Red Cross and IFRC Network as a preferred strategic partner among government, private sector, institutional donors, and climate and development finance actors. The role aims to build senior-level relationships that move towards multi-year, flexible, and locally driven financing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the identification, development, and management of IFRC’s strategic partnerships in Jamaica.
- Collaborate with Jamaica Red Cross to maximize fundraising and advocacy.
- Coordinate multilateral and bilateral support to Jamaica RC and IFRC.
- Build senior-level relationships with government, multilateral development banks, and private sector partners.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities, support proposal preparation, and strengthen donor and partner engagement.
- Drive a business-oriented approach to financial sustainability by identifying and strengthening the National Society’s comparative advantages, commercial services, and value propositions.
- Lead or coordinate the development of concept notes, funding proposals, and partnership pitch decks.
- Conduct donor mapping, stakeholder analysis, and funding trend monitoring.
- Build internal Jamaica Red Cross capacity in resource mobilization, proposal development, and donor engagement.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in business development, resource mobilization, or partnerships in a humanitarian or development context.
- Proven experience securing or managing institutional, government, or private sector funding.
- Strong understanding of donor compliance, budgeting, and full cost recovery models.
- Experience working with or alongside National Societies, NGOs, foundations, multilateral development banks, or international organizations.
- Good knowledge and relevant work experience in the regional context (preferred).
Qualifications
- University degree in business administration, economics, development studies, international relations, finance, or a related field (master’s degree an asset).
- International Mobilization and Preparation for ACTion (IMPACT) training or equivalent (preferred).
