External Relations Officer (Donor Relations Officer)

LocationGENEVA, Switzerland

LevelMid

Posted4w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism is hiring a mid-level External Relations Officer (Donor Relations Officer) in GENEVA, Switzerland, with a focus on developing and maintaining key strategic partnerships with donors and negotiating contributions.

Role: External Relations Officer (Donor Relations Officer)
Organization: Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism
Location: GENEVA, Switzerland
Level: Mid
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The position involves developing and maintaining key strategic partnerships with donors to strengthen IIIM-Syria's partnerships and contribute to building new partnerships, negotiate contributions, and provide feedback to the Chief of Staff and Head of the IIIM.

What you'll do

Develops and maintains key strategic partnerships with donors
Contributes to an office-wide consistent and coherent approach to fundraising
Negotiates contributions and funding arrangements with donor governments and intergovernmental organizations
Provides advice to the Head and other members of the Leadership Team on fundraising strategies and approaches
Regularly updates donor profiles and maintains information on donor relations
Prepares various written outputs including briefing notes, strategy and position papers for the Leadership Team

What it takes

Advanced university degree in social and political science, public administration, business administration and management, economics, international relations, or related fields
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in human rights/humanitarian or development work, out of which five years of experience in donor relations and resource mobilization is required
Experience in donor relations in the UN common system is required
Proven experience in negotiating with donors and/or governments is required
Experience in results-based management is required
Working on Syria (especially regarding the situation from 2011), with in-country experience, is desirable

What you'll bring

Develops and maintains key strategic partnerships with donorsNegotiates contributions and funding arrangements with donor governments and intergovernmental organizationsContributes to an office-wide consistent and coherent approach to fundraisingProvides advice to the Head and other members of the Leadership Team on fundraising strategies and approachesRegularly updates donor profiles and maintains information on donor relationsPrepares various written outputs including briefing notes

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in GENEVA, Switzerland.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least seven years of relevant experience, experience in donor relations, and proven negotiation skills.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided.

Is the job remote?

The job location is specified as GENEVA, Switzerland, so it is not remote.

How to apply

Apply directly on Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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