Scope of the role

 GCERF is looking to significantly increase its operational size and needs to increase donor contributions to match this expansion. The Resource Mobilisation team is responsible for renewing and accelerating GCERF’s resource mobilisation efforts. The team is expanding and this role will be part of the team responsible for the implementation of GCERF’s Resource Mobilisation strategy according to the annual workplan, with strong emphasis on donor proposal and report writing.

The role is based in Geneva, Switzerland, full time and may require some travel.

Principal accountabilities and ownership

• Contribution agreements: Responsible for the end-to-end management of contribution agreement process in line with donor requirements; recording of donors and contributions information, in accordance with GCERF’s internal regulations
• Existing and potential donor engagement: Responsible for providing active support to the Resource Mobilisation Head in donor outreach activities and preparing donors meetings
• Proposal and report writing: Under the guidance of the Head of RM, responsible for coordinating the full reporting cycle of proposal and concept notes submission, including data gathering and content drafting.
• Cross-unit collaboration: Ensures collaboration and alignment with Portfolio Management Unit colleagues to support country-level RM. Ensures input of Performance and Impact Unit and Finance and Compliance Unit into the donor proposal and reporting cycles.

Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Development Studies, Marketing or Communications, or related field
• At least 2 – 4 years relevant experience in NGO or Nonprofit organisations
• Understanding of OECD countries’ budget cycles, resource prioritization processes and reporting requirements is expected.
• Understanding of resource mobilisation project management.

Technical skills

• Native-level fluency in English. French and any other language of a country in which GCERF works e.g. Arabic or Russian is an advantage
• Analytical thinking and strong ability to prioritise
• High attention to detail and ability to collect, synthesize and concisely present large amounts of data.
• Excellent writing ability in English

Personal skills and attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills in highly international environments
• Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit – Flexibility, resourcefulness to adapt to challenges and multiple deadlines
• A team-player professional approach, interested in mutual success of colleagues and projects
• Alignment with GCERF’s values
• Acting with integrity and accountability
• Drive for results

Interdependencies

What this role must provide for key working relationships

Resource Mobilisation Head (primary)

• Assist Resource Mobilisation Head in proactively engaging with key donors and managing relationships

GCERF Donors (primary)

• Provide timely and accurate information and donors related content
• Proactively engage with donors on managing contribution agreements

Communications team (primary)

• Collaborate closely with communications team to ensure alignment of messaging.

Portfolio Management team (secondary)

• Ensure effective flow of information to keep abreast of portfolio developments or country-level risk considerations
• Alignment of country-level RM efforts under guidance of RM Head

Performance & Impact and Finance teams (secondary)

• Collaborate on content for donor proposals and reporting

Finance & Compliance team (secondary)

• Proactively coordinate data-collection and information sharing to produce RM related content

General information:

• Our offices are located in Geneva, Switzerland
• GCERF offers competitive salaries and benefits package. Our contracts are for a duration of two years, renewable
• GCERF values diversity, equality and inclusion and we hire globally. We are committed to hiring qualified candidates irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, family status, sex, gender identity or expression, physical characteristics, race, religion, spirituality or sexual orientation. GCERF has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse as well as any form of discrimination or harassment. Our workplace is adapted to and mindful of physical access for all. Everyone at GCERF is expected to uphold our values. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference checks.

Application Process:

Deadline: 14 January 2024

As a part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to complete a written assignment and participate in interviews either on-line or in-person.

How to Apply: To submit your application, please visit the GCERF website at https://www.gcerf.org/careers-and-opportunities/. Please include a letter of motivation with your CV. Please send an email to careers@gcerf.org with any questions you may have regarding this vacancy.