PHILANTHROPY AND PARTNERSHIP TRAINEESHIP

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Reports to (role)

Philanthropy and Partnership Manager

Purpose

In order to ensure the predictable funding of its operations, the ICRC has set itself the goal to increase income from private fundraising streams. The post-holder will join the Resource Mobilization team in charge of the Swiss market. He/she will work closely with the Philanthropy and Partnership Manager responsible for raising high value gifts from the German-speaking part of Switzerland.

The post-holder will also assist other colleagues, in particular on cultivation and stewardship of major donors from the French-speaking part of Switzerland. 

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Support the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager’s activities to develop long-term funding partnerships with major donors in Switzerland.
• Contribute to ensure that major donors and prospects receive high-quality stewardship through a variety of communication channels.
• Conduct prospect research.
• Update the ICRC’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database and optimize the on- and offline filing.
• Collect information about the ICRC’s operations and ongoing legal and policy issues of interest to private donors and contribute to fine-tuning appealing narratives for major donors and foundations.
• Help prepare briefings and presentations.
• Provide efficient administrative and technical assistance and help ensure that donors, intermediaries and prospects are provided with focused information and services in a timely manner.
• Assist with events organisation (invitations, update of guests’ replies, answer their questions by email and phone etc.). Help with event logistics as required.
• Help monitor current Swiss news of relevance to the ICRC’s private fundraising in Switzerland.

Certifications / Education required

Bachelor degree in Economics, Marketing, International Relations, Social Sciences or equivalent education.

Professional Experience required

• Former relationship management or fundraising experience or a strong interest to develop fundraising skills.
• First experience of working or volunteering in one of the following areas are an asset:
  • International or national humanitarian organizations
  • The Red Cross Movement
  • Marketing, communication, event organization or customer relation
  • Corporate social responsability

However: kindly note that a maximum of 12 months of professional experience (or 24 months if it includes traineeships) is accepted in order to be hired as an associate at the ICRC.

Desired profile and skills

• Excellent oral communication and writing skills. Native German and fluent in English. Good French and Swiss-German skills are a strong asset.
• Engaging personality.
• Attention to detail.
• Good comprehension of Swiss social, political and economic issues.
• Ability to deliver high quality work within defined timelines.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills, flexible and efficient manner.
• Team player.
• Experience of Microsoft Office products and in database management.
• Passion for humanitarian work and ability to operate in a complex international organization.
• Understanding of customer relationship management and philanthropic issues is an asset.

Additional information

• Type of role: Traineeship
• Length of assignment : 12 months
• Working rate: 100%
• Starting date: 01/10/2018
• Application deadline: 20/08/2018