Fonds mondial pour l’engagement et la résilience des communautés (GCERF) recrute un(e) Responsable de la mobilisation des ressources à Genève, en Suisse.

 

 

 

 

GCERF is looking to significantly increase its operational size and needs to increase donor contributions to match this expansion. The of Resource Mobilisation is a new role that will be responsible for renewing and significantly accelerating GCERF’s resource mobilisation efforts. The role will be responsible for designing and leading the implementation of GCERF’s Resource Mobilisation strategy, the team’s annual workplan and budget, with strong emphasis on resource mobilisation priorities and donor relationships. Responsible for overall coordination of donor engagement and all fundraising activities. Advises the Executive Director, Chair of the Board and Senior Leadership Team on resource mobilisation opportunities and risks, as well as ongoing strategic positioning in relation to the changing fundraising landscape and context. Defines and leads a team of donor relationship officers to define and execute strategies per existing or prospective donor country.

The role is based in Geneva, Switzerland, full time and will require travel, up to 30%.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND OWNERSHIP

  • Overall resource mobilisation (RM) strategy and annual work planning: Responsible for developing GCERF’s overall RM strategy, and managing strategy execution and budget to reach defined funding goals.
  • Existing and potential donor engagement and strategic partnership building: Including donor outreach as well as managing the donor proposal and reporting cycle for existing contributions to GCERF.
  • Team management: Builds a team of approximately three specialists to execute the RM strategy. Manages performance and project workflow of the team. Assigns donor focal point portfolios to team members according to the evolving landscape of opportunities for funding.
  • Cross-unit laboration: Responsible for advising and aligning with Portfolio Management Unit leagues to support the RM strategy at country level. Ensures of Performance and Impact Unit and Finance and Compliance Unit into the donor proposal and reporting cycles.
  • Strategic cooperation with the Communications Team: Leads the RM Team’s ongoing laboration with the Communications Team to jointly define and develop materials and activities which support resource mobilisation. Represents GCERF at donor-related events where appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in international relations, communications, public relations, business or related field.
  • 10- 15 years’ experience in resource mobilisation, fundraising, external relations or strategic communications.
  • Extensive and recent public sector fundraising and donor relations experience, leading strategy design and executing. Within an international organisation with global reach will be considered highly advantageous.
  • A deep understanding of OECD countries’ budget cycles, policy development and resource prioritization processes is expected. An already established network of contacts in donor capitals would be desirable.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of resource mobilisation strategy development and project management.
  • Demonstrated experience in private sector /philanthropy fundraising.
  • Team management and cross-unit coordination.
  • Donor-focused organizational spokesperson experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Native-level fluency in English. Arabic, French or Russian an advantage;
  • Analytical thinking and strong ability to prioritise;
  • Expert writing ability in appropriate for high-level public sector and senior private sector audiences;
  • Excellent presentation development and delivery skills;
  • Budget management and complex project management skills;
  • Spokesperson skills;
  • Strong understanding of data interpretation, data visualization for donor communications purpose.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Excellent interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills in highly international environments;
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit;
  • Diplomacy;
  • Resourcefulness, problem-solving acumen;
  • Drive for results.

How to Apply:Please visit the GCERF website at https://www.gcerf.org/careers-and-opportunities/. Please include a letter of motivation with your CV and send an email to[email protected] with any questions you may have regarding this vacancy.

Deadline: 26 August 2023