Resource Mobilization Manager

Employer: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Kathmandu

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Organization: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization. Our vision is to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering, and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world. The IFRC carries out relief operations to assist people affected by disasters and crises, and combines this with development work to strengthen the capacities of its member National Societies. The IFRC’s work focuses on four core areas: promoting humanitarian values, disaster response, disaster preparedness, and health and community care. Positions in the IFRC may be based in the main office in Geneva (Switzerland) or in field offices around the world. A career in the IFRC will involve working alongside colleagues from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, supporting, coordinating and facilitating the humanitarian work we undertake. The role of the secretariat in Geneva is to coordinate and mobilize relief assistance for international emergencies, promote cooperation between National Societies, and represent these National Societies in the international field. The role of the secretariat in the field delegations is to assist and advise National Societies with relief operations, advise on development programmes, and encourage regional cooperation. In response to significant humanitarian needs following the earthquake in Nepal, the IFRC has launched a 33.4 million Swiss franc emergency appeal to provide vital services including food, shelter and water and sanitation assistance for 75,000 vulnerable people. The appeal was launched following an initial Disaster Relief Emergency Fund allocation of 500,000 Swiss francs, which was activated to ensure resources are available immediately.

Position: Resource Mobilization Manager

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The IFRC is currently present in Nepal through a Country Office (CO – first established in 1965 with a presence through regional representation at times), providing support to Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) programmes and capacity building. The longer term mission of the Nepal Country Office is to facilitate organisational growth, technical capacities, partnerships and resource mobilisation that enable Nepal Red Cross Society to deliver on its 8th Development Plan 2021-2025, which is under development now, through the provision technical support, advocacy, representation and coordination functions, in accordance with Strategy 2030 and annual Operational Plans.

Job purpose

The job purpose of the Resource Mobilization Manager is to lead and manage fundraising activities to accomplish the expected results and strengthening the property & Resource Management Division to achieve its plans.

“Resource mobilisation (RM)” in Nepal Red Cross Society includes a combination of diverse skills and competencies comprising of, but not limited to, needs assessment, market trends analysis and research from individual to institutional and corporate donors; planning and budgeting; strategic returns on investment; targeted fundraising; income generation; business planning and development; cost recovery through services and asset management.

This position is created within the IFRC country office Nepal and will be seconded to NRCS with indirect line management by IFRC CO.

Job duties and responsibilities

a) Lead Nepal Red Cross Property & Resource Management division with support of advisory team, concerned departments and Red Cross Movement components and other stakeholders.
b) Update policies related to NRCS Fundraising and resource mobilization and familiarize with the national legal policies regarding fundraising and resource mobilization in Nepal.
c) Plan, execute, monitor and evaluate fundraising activities leading to increased financial support for the Nepal Red Cross Society, and continuous learning to further develop and enhance these activities.
d) Track the periodic Plan of action for fundraising and set targets of income/investment.
e) Continuously study market situation, carry out mapping of financial targets according to the RM strategy and create business opportunities for NRCS sustainability.
f) Support the positioning of the NS as an auxiliary to government (liaise with government for funding/budget allocation in specific areas like blood transfusion, ambulance, eye care, First Aid and Disaster Management).
g) Establish a knowledge management system for fundraising in different levels of NRCS.
h) Develop a database of current/previous supporters and prospects (CRM) and establish reporting system.
i) Contact and collaborate with individuals, humanitarian agencies, Nepalese diaspora, corporate sector and financial institutions for fundraising collaboration.
j) Explore digital fundraising opportunities and collaborate with financial or technical institutions cooperation.

The core competencies
1. Familiarity with Red Cross Movement, its activities and objectives.
2. Capacity to develop strong plans, Policies, Guidelines & SOPs related to fundraising.
3. Ability to analyze market situation & organization’s income-expenditure situation
4. Capability to advocate & facilitate implementation of sustainable, long term fundraising strategies
5. Skills on Customer Relationship Management and reporting systems
6. Skills on asset management and business development
7. Communication and IT skills
8. Leadership communication and representation skill.

Duties applicable to all staff

1 Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
2 Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
3 Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Position Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree or similar professional and/or academic qualifications in economics, marketing, Resource Mobilisation Development management or sales.

Business planning and development skills

Experience

A minimum 5 years’ experience in RM/strategy development with track record in achievements in increased income

Proven ability to transfer knowledge about RM development principles and approaches

Experience working in a Red Cross or Red Crescent National Society and/or IFRC or ICRC

Experience in facilitating and supporting management/professional personnel in RM related matters at both headquarters and also Branch levels

Knowledge and skills

Group process facilitation skills, coordination skills

Commitment to utilising local community knowledge

Skills in mentoring and developing people and ability to work in empowering and participative ways

Open to learning and committed to acting on learning and sharing experiences

Programme management skills

Able to work under stressful conditions and meet tight deadlines

Excellent multi-cultural, interpersonal, communication and networking skills

Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, email)

Language

Fluently spoken and written Nepali & English language

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Last date to apply: 17th December 2020

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online

Country Office Nepal, Red Cross Marg, Tahachal, Kathmandu. Phone 4285843, 4286100

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