Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is โto inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs 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.โ IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. 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 IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. 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. IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat. IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Humanitarian Diplomacy, the Senior Officer SPRM Support the coordination of Afghanistan Country Delegation Resource mobilization activities, and efficient and effective management of flagship grants, and stewardship. This position will work closely with the PRD unit in Asia Pacific.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the coordination of resourcing/fundraising efforts for the emergency operations and the unified plan.
- Support the development of a fundraising strategy for Afghanistan, and its implementation.
- Provide support on partner engagement to ensure accountability to donors. Create a database of partner profiles with latest data and information on funding and thematic trends.
- Support the development of key briefing notes on key donor profiles/external partners/diplomatic missions.
- Ensure effective coordination between Afghanistan Country delegation, regional SPRM and technical teams to ensure compliance with donor requirements, and that agreed earmarking criteria are understood and adhered to.
- Support the negotiation of contractual Agreements with Partners/Donors and manage the review and validation processes in internal IFRC systems (i.e. Econtracts, CAM matrix).
- Provide regular reporting and analysis of partner and funding landscape including trends, gaps, income and expenditure and quality and nature of contributions, including creating IM portal to visualize our resourcing plans.
- Propose and coordinate actions to increase funding coverage, advising colleagues in country office and operational leads on fundraising strategies and approaches to partners.
- Support the coordination of the proposal development and submission process, in close liaison with operational and technical leads as well as relevant partners.
- Support facilitation of external relations, both within the RC Movement and with non-RC partners, including in proactively coordinating donor field visits, planning partnership meetings and conference calls.
- Close coordination with Afghanistan Country Delegation and Afghan Red Crescent Society on partnership needs and capacity development.
- Support the Afghan Red Crescent Society in developing fundraising strategy and approaches to support their flagship programmes and priorities.
Education
Required:
- Relevant university education or an equivalent of qualifying experience.
Preferred:
- Relevant post-graduate degree.
Experience
Required:
- A minimum five yearsโ experience in resource mobilization and partnership.
Preferred:
Experience in, or knowledge of, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Required:
Familiarity with government and multilateral funding systems and within the RC Movement. Strong knowledge of information sharing tools including CRM systems. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Job Description: Senior Officer, SPRM Afghanistan.Proven ability to work with integrity, confidentiality and accountability. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and event planning skills. Ability to work well under pressure while keeping a consistent, courteous and positive attitude. Self-supporting in computers, use of standard office equipment, and internet-based tools. Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines. Fluently spoken and written English. Fluently spoken and written Dari and Pashto, including interpreting and translating.
Preferred:
Good command of another IFRC official language (Arabic, French or Spanish).Competencies, Values and Comments
Core competencies: Communications, Collaboration & Teamwork, Judgement & Decision, National Society & Customer Relations, Creativity & Innovation, Building Trust.
Functional competencies: Strategic Orientation, Building Alliances, Leadership, Empowering Others
Values: Respect for Diversity, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability