Associate, Private Partnerships & Philanthropy, Eurasia Region

Reports to (role)

Private partnerships and philanthropy manager

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.

Purpose

The associate in the private partnerships and philanthropy team plays a central role to support the manager and specialists in their stewardship with major donors. During the 12 months of the associateship, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the prospection and development of new donors, the cultivation and development of existing partnerships, as well as contributing to institutional development within the team. Working in the different regions of the market, the associate will also be able to learn the differences and specificities of a variety of donors. The associate will also be in charge of the follow up of an innovative project: the circle of young humanitarians. 

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
 

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

•    Support the activities of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Specialists, to develop long-term funding partnerships with major donors.
•    Contribute to ensure that major donors (wealthy individuals, foundations, corporates) and prospects receive high-quality stewardship through a variety of communication channels.
•    Conduct prospect research.
•    Support in updating the ICRC’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database.
•    Collect information about the ICRC’s operations and ongoing legal and policy issues of interest to private donors and contribute to fine-tuning appealing narratives for major donors, foundations and corporate partners. 
•    Help prepare proposals, reports, briefings and presentations. 
•    Support information management within the Swiss market, e.g. by monitoring financial income from donors, preparing briefings files, power point presentations, and taking notes at meetings or gathering information to feed reports or newsletters.
•    Provide efficient administrative and technical assistance.
•    Assist with events organisation (face-to-face and virtual) (invitations, update of guests’ replies, answer their questions by email and phone etc.). Help with event logistics as required.
•    Provide good stewardship for the Circle of Young Humanitarians together with the colleague in charge.
•    Support other colleagues in the Swiss market and in the resource mobilisation division in specific projects.
•    Assist on other tasks not listed here.
 

Relationships

•    Internally: PPP team, REM Swiss Market, REM Center of Expertise, REM IDC, REM REP, other units depending on needs.
•    Externally: major donors and ICRC external providers.

Professional Experience required

•    Ideally between 12 to 24 months of professional experience 
•    Former relationship management or fundraising experience or a strong interest to develop fundraising skills.
•    First experience of working or volunteering in one of the following areas are an asset:
-    International or national humanitarian, social or cultural organizations
-    The Red Cross Movement
-    Marketing, communication, event organization or customer relation
-    Corporate social responsibility

Certifications / Education required

•    Bachelor degree in Economics, Marketing, International Relations, Social Sciences, Literature, Arts or equivalent eduction.
•    Excellent oral communication and writing skills. Fluency in German/Swiss German and English is required. Fluency in French can be an asset. 
•    Engaging personality.
•    Attention to detail.
•    Good comprehension of Swiss social, economic, political and current issues. 
•    Ability to deliver high quality work within defined timelines.
•    Good interpersonal and organizational skills, flexible and efficient manner.
•    Team player.
•    Passion for humanitarian work and ability to operate in a complex international organization.
•    Understanding of customer relationship management and philanthropic issues is an asset.

Our Values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Additional information

•    Location: Geneva
•    Type of contract: Traineeship - 12 months duration
•    Starting date: May/June 2024
•    Working rate: 100%
•    Gross monthly salary: 3’840 CHF
•    Application deadline: 8 April 2024

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply, including those who do not have the right to work in the EU/EEA.