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Project Manager "Fundraising Organization"

Geneva

  • Organization: ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
    • Grant writing
  • Closing Date: Closed

What we do

 

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and 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.

 

The Resource Mobilization Division (REM) manages the institutional relationship between ICRC and its various donors. A new ICRC Resource Mobilization Strategy 2020 – 2030 has been validated in December 2020 and its related transformation program called “SIP” (Resource Mobilization Strategy’s Implementation Plan) has been approved in March 2021. It strives to guide fundraising efforts at the ICRC by establishing five strategic orientations that seek to address challenges identified today and prepare fundraising at the ICRC to be fit for purpose in the future.

Purpose of the position

 

This position is leading a workstream called “ICRC as a Fundraising Organization” which main objective is to adapt ICRC organization and culture to better support fundraising activities (at HQ and Field level). Today, the fact that different teams contribute to fundraising efforts is broadly accepted and there is wide recognition that this needs to continue and be strengthened. What is missing? A clear framework that provides clarity for each department to achieve collective fundraising outcomes at a local & regional/global level.

Relationships

 

  • Interact internally with the Resource Mobilization team and externally with Operations, Communication, International Law Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy, Movement, … colleagues being at HQ or in the Field.   

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 & responsibilities 1/2

 

Manage the workstream “ICRC as a Fundraising Organization” in project mode:

 

  • Ensure the overall delivery of the “ICRC as a Fundraising Organization” workstream: plan the activities/results / resources;
  • Define project success criteria / key performance indicators together with Portfolio manager / key partners;
  • Identify interdependencies within projects and work together with the other program/project managers;
  • Make sure objectives/speed/priorities are in line with the overall vision, and that sponsors are receiving the appropriate level of information to make the right decisions;
  • Ensure that Communication & Change management plans are in place to support the adoption of changes. Facilitate regular communication with multiple audiences.

 

Strong focus on the development of a fundraising network:

 

  • Design the concept of “Networked approach” with the partnering functions of REM – roles and responsibilities, coordination mechanisms, decision-making protocols, etc.;
  • Test new concepts together with our “Asia Prototype Team”;
  • Based on the lessons learned, define a plan of action to develop further the “Networked Approach” concept in other regions;
  • Work with HR on how to integrate Fundraising objectives into Performance objective setting. 
     

Main duties & responsibilities 2/2

 

Other topics contributing to the workstream which will need support and may evolve in the future : 
 

  • Fundraising Governance: design and implement the future Fundraising governance model in collaboration with other initiatives and ensure the new mechanisms are functional and  run by each unit;
  • Fundraising policies: identify missing Fundraising policies to be developed and drives their delivery;
  • Enabling Brand: support the development of a joint vision between Resource Mobilization and Communication;
  • Fundraising skills development: identify and build together with HR a global “Fundraising Skills” development plan for the organization;
  • CRM: prepare elements for deploying a CRM across the fundraising network team.

Professional Experience required

 

  • Over 10 years of work experience as a project/program manager on the Operations or Support side;
  • Proven experience in successfully leading large projects with a multidisciplinary team;
  • Practical ability to design new organization (roles and responsibilities, processes, governance mechanisms, policies, reporting…);
  • Experience in implementing change within the business (ex. new projects with an organizational component);
  • Good knowledge of ICRC organization (HQ / Field – Operations / Support departments) is an asset considering the large number of collaborators to handle and work with;
  • Change management certification is a plus considering the large number of organizational impacts to manage and the strong change management component.

Education required

 

  • Master’s degree in marketing, communication, business administration or economics;
  • Excellent project management skills (planning, design, integration, monitoring) - project management certification is a plus;
  • Good conception/analytical thinking skills and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent communication, listening and collaboration skills;
  • Ability to challenge the way things are done and look at ways to optimize processes;
  • A committed and highly motivated teammate who can work in a fast-paced environment;
  • Very good command of written and spoken English.

Additional information

  • Location: Geneva
  • Type of contract: Maximum duration contract
  • Duration of assignment: 24 months 
  • Grade: C1
  • Activity rate: 100% 
  • Estimated start date: ASAP
  • Application deadline: Sunday, the 18th of December  2022, 11:59PM GMT 

 

Are you ready for the next chapter of your career? Apply today!
 

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

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