Organisational Context
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is a global ministry of the Society of Jesus, acting as an international non-governmental organisation with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. Founded in November 1980, JRS is now present in more than 50 countries. Its operations are currently structured across three levels: locally through project and country offices, regionally through regional offices, and globally with the support, coordination and guidance of the International Office.
In response to a rapidly changing humanitarian context and significantly reduced funding, JRS is reshaping how to operate in a new and less favourable environment for migration and international solidarity.
Local operations, organised in functional and sustainable Country Offices, remain at the heart of JRS’s work. They ensure needs-based interventions and accompaniment rooted in close engagement with forcibly displaced migrants and refugees.
At global level, support is organised through global functions that bring together the essential processes, systems and expertise needed for JRS to operate effectively as one organisation. These include resource mobilisation, sound operations, and mission-driven programmatic support. They will be delivered through a Virtual Global Office (VGO), in which staff based in different locations work as part of globally coordinated teams with shared priorities, clear mandates and common operational focus.
The VGO is structured around five global functions: Global Management of Operations, Global Resource Mobilisation, Global Mission-Oriented Transformation, Global Strategic Leadership, and Global Management Support.
Global Function Area
The Global Resource Mobilisation (GRM) function aims to ensure an effective and unified process for resource mobilisation at the global level. GRM links funding efforts with organisational priorities and financial planning, supports the setting of resource mobilisation goals across donor categories and philanthropic markets, and develops coordinated strategies, tools, and processes to generate financial income and long-term partnerships. It contributes to coherent planning, donor engagement, proposal development, prospecting, communications and digital marketing, resource allocation, and continuous improvement across JRS’s resource mobilisation work.
Role description
The Fundraising & Partnerships Assistant (Maternity Cover) is responsible for contributing towards the ongoing donor acquisition and stewardship efforts of the JRS Global Resource Mobilisation team, with a particular focus on emerging markets (Asia Pacific and Gulf).
The role will also provide key support in planning and implementing fundraising campaigns and events, and in maintaining and updating CRM databases.
Key responsibilities and duties
The following list is not intended to be exhaustive but outlines the main responsibilities of the position.
The Fundraising & Partnerships Assistant (Maternity Cover) is a full-time position, whose main responsibility is to support with donor cultivation and stewardship with High-Net-Worth individuals, Religious Congregations, Corporations, and Foundations:
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Support acquisition efforts in specific emerging markets (Asia Pacific and Gulf), as part of the relevant strategic coordination team. This should include: prospect research; proposal and report solicitation and development; design and production of marketing collaterals; events.
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Coordinate on joint RM priorities with deployed resources in new markets by organising meetings and maintaining a functional file-sharing system.
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Support in running online and offline fundraising campaigns.
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Assist the RM team in preparing content briefing materials, proposals, presentations and other dissemination materials needed for successful cultivation and solicitation.
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Support in reviewing periodic progress and final project reports by consolidating project information received from the field and putting this content into donor-friendly, aesthetically pleasing reports and proposals to fulfil donor compliance expectations and foster opportunities for new gifts.
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Support in planning, organising and managing logistical arrangements for meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, and events (online and in person), including support for deployed resources in emerging markets in planning fundraising events.
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Assist in administrative tasks of the department.
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Research, review, clean up and update donor information contained in the JRS CRM database;
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Perform other duties that may be reasonably requested as part of this position.
Qualifications and competencies
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University Degree in a relevant field;
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A minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising and donor stewardship, or relevant experience within JRS, or internship experience within JRS.
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Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and any experience with development software, Salesforce, Active Campaign, a plus;
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Excellent editing, and verbal communications skills;
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Good organisational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks, with attention to detail;
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Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment;
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Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, international, and intense work environment;
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Fluent in English; French or Spanish a plus;
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Experience and / or knowledge of the work of faith-based organisations is a plus.
Core values and ethics
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Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision and values; ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
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High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations and information.
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Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value.
Terms and Conditions
Please note that this position is only open to candidates who possess EU citizenship or other legal authorization to work in the European Union.
Successful candidates will be offered a regular Italian fixed term for 5 months under the CCNL AGIDAE. The gross annual salary range for this position starts at EUR 23,425 and will be adjusted commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Starting date: 01/07/2026
Location: Hybrid, Rome office and from home
How to apply
All applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
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A cover letter describing the candidate’s desire and motivation to work for JRS and how her/his qualifications and experience are a good fit for this position
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, including two (2) professional references with contact information, phone and email address.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining JRS.
JRS International Office is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and strengthens our ability to serve refugees worldwide. We actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in the humanitarian sector, to apply. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all staff members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission of accompanying and serving refugees with compassion and solidarity.