Movement Resource Mobilization Support Officer

Geneva

Organization: ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
Location: Geneva
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Transport and Distribution
Closing Date: Closed

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) www.icrc.org is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and other situations of violence, and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC responds to humanitarian needs worldwide through its network of delegations and as part of the wider International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

In the context of growing humanitarian needs, the ICRC launched its Resource Mobilization Strategy 2020-2030 to guide fundraising efforts over 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. Fundraising efforts at the ICRC are geared towards making this vision a reality, adopting a central guiding principle that ‘what is good for the Movement, is good for the ICRC’. The ICRC is committed to working together with Movement components (National Societies and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) to maximize our individual and collective potential.

The Strategy Implementation Plan (SIP) process will guide this evolution to deliver increasing income for ICRC and the other Movement components. In support of this, ICRC is reshaping its Movement Resource Mobilization Engagement function with the establishment of a centre of expertise (COE), primarily based in Geneva. The COE leads the development and delivery of objectives for ICRC’s fundraising with and for the Movement and goals as part of the ICRC’s REM strategy. As a global advisory function, the team will build the foundations and develop REM’s overall capacity – through the development of policies, frameworks, systems and processes – to grow income through and together with Movement partners for the ICRC and the overall Movement’s benefit.

Purpose of the position

The ICRC has set ambitious targets to grow its income by 2030, working with and through Movement partners to achieve its goals. Working very closely with the Senior Advisor for Movement Affairs (MVT COE), the postholder will be responsible for providing an essential project-management, research/analysis and coordination function in support of establishing the foundations for and further developing Movement resource mobilization.

Relationships

Internally: works closely with the Senior Advisor for Movement Affairs / MVT COE, and adopts a networked approach working with colleagues across REM as well as the MOUV Division.
Externally: collaborates with Movement partners as required.

General Duties

Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement;
Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct;
Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement;
Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times;
Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times;
Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers;
Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC;
May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

Main duties and responsibilities

Supports the integration and mainstreaming of the ‘Movement Approach’ into Resource Mobilisation practice by taking on specific projects or tasks contributing to the delivery of related plans and initiatives;
Supports the monitoring and analysis on progress towards Movement resource mobilization objectives;
Works with REM teams to ensure high-quality knowledge and management for income from Movement partners;
Supports the design, identification, and scaling of best practices in Movement resource mobilization;
Provides timely and updated information regarding research, analysis, market intelligence and trends to support understanding of Movement dynamics around Resource Mobilisation with a view to identifying strategic and tactical opportunities;
Undertakes additional activities as required, for instance preparing briefing papers, coordinating and consolidating input from colleagues within REM and across the ICRC on specific assessments and questions linked to Movement resource mobilization engagement;
Supports the preparation for internal and external meetings, and further develops the team’s internal culture, products, and critical means of communication.

Professional Experience required

A university degree or an equivalent combination of education in marketing, business administration, or social sciences;
Experience in resource mobilization, marketing and / or communication;
Fluent English essential, French and/or other languages an asset;
Experience in project management;
Strong financial acumen, data, and analytical skills;
Proven experience in research and analysis;
Experience in working in the following areas is an asset:
- International humanitarian organizations;
- The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement.

Desired profile & skills

Ability to work with multidisciplinary team members;
Good interpersonal, networking and organisational skills;
Problem-solving mindset and ability to operate in a complex matrix organization;
Process is driven with interest in improving efficiency;
Self-starter with flexibility and ability to deliver high-quality results under time pressure.