Partnership Advisor for Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement engagement

Partnership Advisor for Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement engagement 

The overall purpose of Danish Red Cross’ (DRC) international engagement is to increase and strengthen humanitarian impact, inspire and act for human dignity, and enhance resilience and social cohesion in contexts of poverty, conflict and disaster.

Within the International Department, the Global Partnership unit leads the coordination and strategic direction of the Danish Red Cross’ organizational partnerships, external and within the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. The Unit is responsible for global resource mobilization efforts and initiatives and provides support to countries and regions. The Unit hosts the Danish Red Cross’ core donor specialization knowledge and capacity on compliance and strategies. The unit supports and quality assures proposals to core donors.

DRC is seeking a Partnership Advisor to coordinate strategic partnerships with Partner National Societies (PNS), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The role involves managing partnerships within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, leading resource mobilization efforts, and overseeing proposal development to advance humanitarian impact. Responsibilities include acting as the main liaison for PNS’, coordinating with the ICRC/the IFRC, and supporting grant negotiations.

More specifically you will:  

• Lead resource mobilization efforts and further develop a more strategic engagement with Partner National Societies (PNS).
• Provide support to Country offices in engagement with Movement partners 
• Coordinate proposal development and ensure quality and consistency
• Serve as the primary liaison/focal point for the ICRC and the IFRC, ensuring strategic overview, compliance and effective communication.
• Oversee strategic initiatives and support grant contract negotiations
• Act as the main point of contact for partnerships with the Faeroe Islands RC and DRC Youth (DRCY)
• Keep a strong and clear case management on the Red Cross Movement files
• Provide surge capacity for proposal development and donor relations, particularly during emergencies or priority initiatives.

We are looking for someone with the following competencies: 

• Relevant academic background and a minimum of 2-4 years’ working experience in a humanitarian organization/
• Strong partner engagement and project management skills
• Experience with/knowledge of donor modalities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience with programming, proposal writing 
• Planning, facilitation and coordination skills
• Excellent English language skills
• Experience from the Red Cross movement an advantage

Who you are:  

• A team player who thrives in cross-cultural environments.
• A strong communicator who can engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexible and ready to travel for 8-12 weeks per year.

We offer: 

A full-time position of 37 working hours per week in a busy and inspiring workplace showing flexibility. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work in a motivated team and be part of Danish Red Cross’ large global humanitarian action and contribute to impact. You will refer to the Head of Global Partnerships in Copenhagen. 

Salary and employment conditions will comply with Danish Red Cross’s collective bargain agreement with HK and AC. 

Application and further information:

We look forward to receiving your application and CV via the Red Cross home page www.rodekors.dk/job

no later than October 20th. Interviews will take place shortly after this date. Expected date of commencement is December 1st. 

In case you might need more information please contact Team leader Virginie Morlet [email protected] 

or Head of Global Partnerships, Marie-Chantal L. Dahl, [email protected]

About the Red Cross Red Crescent network 

The international Red Cross and Red Crescent network is the largest humanitarian network in the world, with a presence and activities in almost every country. All Red Cross and Red Crescent activities have one central purpose: to help those who suffer, without discrimination, whether during conflict, in response to natural or man-made disasters, or due to conditions of chronic poverty. Our work is guided by seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.