Resource Mobilization Country Manager France, Italy, Spain

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
Closing Date: Closed

Reports to (role)

Regional Head of Resource Mobilization, Eurasia

Context

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.

The Regional Unit Europe sits within the Resource Mobilisation Division (REM) and covers the funding relationships and all funding streams of 19 European countries and political entities, including the following ten members of the Donor Support Group: France, Italy, Spain .

Given the ongoing and sequenced structural changes within the REM Division, as part of the implementation of the strategy for 2030, the portfolio and the length of the contract may be subject to change. Throughout various recruitments, the REM division's goal is to identify and retain talent. REM management strives for communication and planning early on to ensure minimal impact on existing and future staff.

Purpose of the position

The Resource Mobilization Country Manager implements the ICRC fundraising strategy (government, NS and Private). They are the relationship manager responsible for relationships across Govt, Private funding streams (excluding Development) in the three DSG countries.

Owing to the nature of the post, the country manager works transversally with other units in the division and maintains an active relationship with relevant headquarters units/services, operational regions, and delegations.

Relationships

Internally interacts with the operational desk and various métiers (Movement, WatHab, Health, Protection, etc.) with delegations and with REM experts and enablers.
Externally interacts at the working level with the Permanent Missions of Geneva, with interlocutors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries/agencies of interest at the capital level.

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.

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Donor relations　

Defines and implements the fundraising and relationship management strategies for the three DSG member countries under their responsibility in accordance with Division, institutional objectives and financing requirements. Mobilizes relevant HQ/field staff and management to support the strategies where necessary;
Contributes to the establishment of the Unit's priorities and objectives;
Develops and deepens the existing working relationships with the donor governments and NSs, and where relevant with the private sector (working in close coordination with the business development manager on unlocking new opportunities);
Manages the negotiation of funding contracts, with the support from relevant technical experts (REM Enablers, finance, legal, audit, operations, etc.);
Liaises with Operations Regions, facilitates institutional and operational contacts with donors and ensures the necessary follow-up;
Collaborates with National Societies to mobilize resources (from Government and Private sector) to support ICRC operations and is the REM entry point for National Societies on funding matters;
Presents or mobilizes ICRC’s experts to present operations and specific thematic files to donor audiences;
In coordination with REM/REP, develops a narrative and tailor-made funding proposals according to the interests and needs of donor.

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Analysis　

Contributes to shaping the strategy of the unit as well as its orientations (support to HoU);
Develops and updates roadmaps and plans of action for donor countries and private sector fundraising;
Internally, is the focal point for the Region and Operations on donor relations and fundraising for the three countries under their stewardship; interacts with Operations and technical departments (COM, MOUV, wathab, health, protection, etc.), with delegations and with REM Foresight and Enablers teams;
Coordinates with Regions, delegations and other internal divisions on joint analysis, speaking notes, etc.;
Acts as an interface between ICRC and donors and ensures that ICRC capitalizes on the links between Government, National Society and the private sector (“Virtuous Circle”);
Undertakes or facilitates fundraising/donor relations visits to capitals and participates in donor events representing the ICRC.

Professional Experience required

5-9 years of professional experience;
ICRC field experience is a clear asset and preferably in former management or coordination roles;
Experience of the functioning of the humanitarian and/or development communities;
Previous fund-raising experience is an asset;
Knowledge of humanitarian work;
Knowledge of the RC Movement;
Understanding of ICRC operations, practices and policies;
Experience representing the ICRC to donors.

Certifications / Education required

University degree required (BA and/or MA) preferably in marketing, social science, business administration or management qualification an asset;
Fluent in English & French. Any other relevant language an asset;
Computer proficiency.