Private Sector Engagement Officer - Philanthropy and Corporate

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 longer-term systemic responses 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.

In the context of growing humanitarian needs, the ICRC launched its Resource Mobilization Strategy 2020-2030 to guide advancement efforts over the course of the next decade. This strategy is underpinned by the Movement-wide Principles for Resource Mobilization, adopted at the 2017 Council of Delegates, which articulate a vision in which resource mobilization within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement becomes more than the sum of individual efforts by different Movement components. The ICRC is committed to working together with National Societies and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) to maximize collective potentials.

A Strategy Implementation Plan guides this evolution to deliver increasing income for the ICRC and the other Movement components with which it actively collaborates on private sector engagement. In support of this, the ICRC is establishing a Centre of Expertise to lead the development of engagement with National Societies and private sector audiences with a view to sustainably grow and diversify its partnership portfolio globally.

Purpose

To reinforce its activities in private sector ecosystems globally, the ICRC’s Centre of Expertise on Private Sector Engagement is opening a new Officer position. The chosen candidate will be working closely with the ICRC’s Global Lead Institutional Philanthropy & Corporate Engagement and deploy capacities to help implement and deliver it's activities.

Reports to (role)

• REM Global Lead Institutional Philanthropy & Corporate Engagement.

Relationships

• Internal: Member of the ICRC’s Center of Expertise on Private Sector Engagement team and the wider Resource Mobilization division. Reports to the Global Lead Institutional Philanthropy & Corporate Engagement and works with ICRC teams across hierarchies and geographies.
• External: Interacts in various capacities with external interlocutors, including partners from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
   

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Helps nourish and implement the ICRC’s Resource Mobilization Strategy 2030 in Philanthropy, Corporate and Intermediary environments, working closely with and through the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Manages a portfolio of select key collaborations and projects and seconds the identification of new avenues for strategic engagement.
• Keeps track of and assesses market trends and benchmarks, conducts research ad helps produce training material.
• Contributes to further developing the desk’s brand, strategic advisory frameworks and product portfolio with a view to strengthen and widen its service offering.
• Seconds and coordinates the participation of ICRC leadership members in fora of interest and attends gatherings and events where appropriate.
• Monitors the effective execution of the ICRC’s due diligence framework across geographic markets and helps further develop it.
• Provides support to initiatives involving private sector audiences and National Societies of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Prepares and delivers input to briefing notes, presentations, minutes of meetings and reports.
• Takes part in the development of compelling engagement material and ensures good data quality in information systems.

Additional Duties

• Developing blueprints, roadmaps, action plans and appropriate instruments to advance and monitor progress of the ICRC’s Resource Mobilization agenda 2030 in structured private sector spaces.
• Seconding geographic market teams in defining and meeting their development objectives; advising and convening internal stakeholders on emerging engagement opportunities in a growth perspective.
• Incubating and facilitating conversations with lead audiences and networks; positioning the ICRC in spheres of relevance.
• Strengthening collaboration and coordination within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Monitoring trends and benchmarks, analysing data and anchoring in-house intelligence.
• Developing collaborative models, launching signature initiatives and piloting novel approaches.
• Continuously optimizing business process quality and reinforcing internal systems.

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Law or equivalent education.
• Understanding of multilateral processes and global humanitarian environments.
• Fluent command of English and French in both verbal and written communication. A third language is an asset.
   

Professional Experience required

• 3-5 years’ overall professional experience
• Prior experience in working in international or national humanitarian organizations, components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, communications, marketing, or international business contexts.
• Track record of having worked in private sector advancement positions or related roles already.
• Strong analytical and planning skills with attention to detail, accuracy and diligence as well as sound research, presentation and pitching abilities.
   

Additional information

• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Open-ended
• Grade: B2
• Activity rate: 100%
• Estimated start date: As soon as possible
• Location: Geneva, Switzerland 
• Application deadline: Wednesday, the 1st of June 2022 

 
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.