Overview
The Associate for the Resource Mobilization Division will gain insight into the working practices of a global humanitarian organisation and build professional contacts by supporting fundraising and partnership strategies, donor engagement, or operational support within the division.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with the day-to-day management and coordination of the Public Sector REM unit.
- Monitors government contributions to the ICRC and assists in forecasting.
- Prepares internal reports on funding trends and performance.
- Assists in the drafting and dissemination of donor communication lines and narratives.
- Supports the preparation and follow-up of bilateral meetings with government donors.
- Prepares presentations for meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supports the Private Partnerships and Philanthropy teams in identifying prospects and developing long-term funding partnerships.
- Ensures high-quality stewardship of major donors and prospects.
- Conducts prospect research and updates the ICRC's donor relationship management database (4D).
- Supports the Digital Fundraising team in planning and implementing global campaigns.
- Assists with content development, performance reporting and donor inquiries.
- Supports the Individual Donor Engagement team in day-to-day operations.
- Contributes to the development of fundraising narratives and content.
- Assists with events organisation.
- Supports the Head of Fundraising Services in delivering services that enable sustainable resource mobilization.
- Supports the development and production of fundraising materials.
- Contributes to donor engagement through visibility and recognition efforts.
- Conducts due diligence on private-sector donors, reviews funding agreements and helps ensure compliance.
- Prepares presentations, memoranda, speaking notes and documentation.
- Supports coordination of unit meetings and contributes to knowledge and content management.
- Coordinates the pool of associates: assesses unit needs, tracks availability and ensures matching and planning.
- Supports the preparation and delivery of division-wide events.
- Provides coordination and administrative support for team and divisional routines.
- Organises workshops at unit level.
- Contributes to the maintenance and continuous improvement of onboarding materials in REM.
- Supports business process management initiatives.
- Participates in, and when appropriate leads, activities that promote process enhancements.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 2 years of previous work experience (including internships) is required.
- A background in one or more of the following areas is an asset: fundraising, humanitarian or development work, government relations or public policy, marketing or communication, relationship or account management, business analysis or project management, corporate social responsibility.
- Prior experience with or knowledge of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an asset.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as international relations, international law, economics, business administration, political science, humanitarian action, marketing, communication, engineering or equivalent education.
