In this role, the Specialist leads the management of a diverse, multi-country portfolio of high-value donor relationships in close collaboration with partners of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Specialist also contributes to the design, testing, and implementation of innovative fundraising initiatives that expand philanthropic engagement. By identifying, cultivating, and stewarding structured philanthropy prospects and donors, the Specialist helps build long-term and strategic partnerships. The role requires effective cross-functional coordination, strong partnership-building, and alignment with the ICRC’s humanitarian mandate and resource mobilization strategy across the wider International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
As a member of the Movement Private Partnerships and Philanthropy (MPPP) team, the Specialist reports to the Movement Private Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager and works closely with colleagues across the broader Private Partnerships and Philanthropy team in Geneva, London, and Washington, as well as the wider ICRC ecosystem. Together, the team develops and implements strategic engagement plans that leverage the resources, networks, and expertise of philanthropic partners globally to maximize humanitarian impact.
