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REM Global Lead, Institutional Philanthropy & Corporate

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.

In the context of growing humanitarian needs, the ICRC launched its Resource Mobilization Strategy 2020-2030 to guide advancement efforts over the course of 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. The ICRC is committed to working together with National Societies and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) to maximize collective potentials.

A Strategy Implementation Plan process will guide this evolution to deliver increasing income for the ICRC and the other Movement components with which it actively collaborates on private sector engagement. In support of this, the ICRC has established Centres of Expertise to lead the development of engagement with National Societies and private sector audiences with a view to sustainably grow and diversify its partnership portfolio globally.

Purpose

In view of reinforcing its activities, the ICRC’s Centre of Expertise on Private Sector Engagement is offering a paid one-year Trai¬neeship position – with a primary focus on deepening understanding of, activating and engaging with Institutionnal Philanthropy, Corporate and Inter¬mediary ecosystems across ICRC’s global resource mobilization portfolio.

Against this backdrop, the chosen candidate will join a dynamic team iand contribute to the following activities:
–    Advancing and accelerating the ICRC’s engagement agenda with private sector audiences.
–    Capturing, consolidating and monitoring external trends, conducting benchmarks, analysing data for the Centre of Expertise and wider Ressource Mobilization Division where relevant.
–    Supportng the strengthening, harmonizing and streamlining of collaborative approaches and tools to ensure that ICRC’s strategic engagement with relevant private sector audiences is effective.
–    Supporting and facilitating outreach with relevant audiences and networks including through drafting/production of relevant materials (emails, PPT, excel spreadsheets, meeting minutes, event reports…) 
–    Advising and convening internal stakeholders to inform and deliver on priority leads (including drafting and monitorinhg of prospect lists, networks and event mapping).
–    Optimizing service quality and reinforcing internal systems.
–    Supporting coordination within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in close collaboration with the Movement Center of Expertise, the IFRC and National Societies in selected regions.

Within this general framework, the post-holder’s primary tasks will be to support team members in driving and implementing the ICRC’s Resource Mobilization Strategy 2030 across a portfolio of accounts, projects and themes.

Relationships

–    Internally: Member of the ICRC’s Private Sector Engagement Centre of Expertise team and the wider Resource Mobilization Division. Reports to the Global Lead, Institutionnal Philanthropy and Corporate Engagement and works in a ‘networked approach’ across this team and with colleagues in REM Regions and the wider organization.
–    Externally: Interacts with external interlocutors, including select private sector stakeholders and Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners as necessary.

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

–    Supports the team in implementing the ICRC’s Resource Mobilization Strategy 2030.
–    Contributes to further developing the team’s strategic frameworks and product portfolio with a view to strengthening and widening its service offering.
–    Keeps track of and analyses market trends and benchmarks, conducts research, helps produce training materials and contributes to positioning the ICRC in areas of relevance.
–    Assists colleagues in coordinating, planning and deploying a wide range of activities in Philanthropic, Corporate and Intermediary spaces.
–    Helps identify, incubate and advance strategic partnership opportunities and steward key collaborations.
–    Prepares briefing notes, presentations, minutes of meetings and reports and coordinates the timely delivery of due diligence screenings, the review of contractual agreements and the commissioning of translations.
–    Executes stewardship responsibilities for select partners and prospect audiences, helps coordinate the devel-opment of compelling engagement material and keeps internal information systems up to date.
–    Seconds and coordinates the participation of PSE colleagues in fora of interest and attends gatherings and events where appropriate.
–    Provides support to initiatives involving private sector audiences and National Societies of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Certifications / Education required

–    Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Marketing, Business, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Literature or equivalent education.
–    Knowledge of philanthropic, humanitarian and/or development work. 
–    Understanding of multilateral processes and global humanitarian fora is an asset.

Professional Experience required

–    A maximum of 24 months of professional working experience.
–    Fluent command of English and French in both verbal and written communication.
–    Record of evidence of having worked in private sector advancement, business development and/or philanthropic already or clear articulation of interest to build a career in this area.
–    Prior experience in working in international or national humanitarian organizations, components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, communications, marketing, or international business contexts.
–    Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. 
–    Good drafting and analytical skills, ability to synthetize information in a clear and concise manner.
–    Sound research, presentation and pitching prowess.
–    Collaborative and proactive attitude, characterized by thoughtful action, empathy, discretion and tact.
–    Able to represent the ICRC in an engaging and concise manner in meetings and negotiations.

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: February 2024
• Working rate: 100%
• Gross monthly salary: 3’840 CHF
• Application deadline: 21 January 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.