The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Background/Overview:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a driven partnerships professional with a wealth of knowledge and excitement for the health sector, who will develop and deepen partnerships with corporate partners in support of our mission to help refugees survive, recover and gain control of their future. 

Since its inception in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. This temporary role is part of the Global Corporate Partnerships (GCP) team, which leads on the IRC's engagement with corporations and corporate foundations across key global sectors such as financial services, healthcare, consumer goods and technology.

The ideal candidate is someone experienced and familiar with the Global Health sector, the major players, and the key partnerships and funding opportunities. Candidates with knowledge of the financial services sector, or broader experience working across corporate industries, are also encouraged to apply. As a Senior Officer with a dedicated portfolio of corporate partners — primarily in Global Health, with a smaller portfolio of financial services accounts — you will cultivate, steward, and solicit corporate donors and will build tailored fundraising strategies and activations, focusing on incremental and sustained revenue generation, in-kind support, and humanitarian impact. 

The Senior Officer will also demonstrate a passion for the IRC's mission, nuanced understanding of private sector fundraising, and dedication to the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion values. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Steward and cultivate a $3M+ USD portfolio of partners and new business prospects in support of the Global Corporate Partnerships Health strategy with a focus on diversified funding streams, growing flexible funds, and expanding influence.

• Help to deliver a robust strategy for the Global Health sector; identifying and initiating strategies for sector partnerships through a variety of partnership models (e.g. Strategic, employee engagement, pro bono expertise, etc.).

• Support the Associate Director of Health Partnerships in proactively building and managing a robust new business pipeline, researching and identifying prospective corporate partners in the Global Health sector (and financial services, where relevant) to drive incremental revenue growth.

• Design and implement creative stewardship, engagement and growth strategies for partners within the portfolio including account plans, proposal submissions and partnership discussions. 

• Develop and review materials for partners or prospects, including proposed partnership overviews and activation ideas, concept notes, proposals, presentations, and reports.

• Work closely with the External Relations teams (e.g., digital, creative studio, experiential events) to leverage health-related virtual and in-person events and campaigns to support the overall fundraising efforts of the organization. 

• Establish a robust client servicing plan for each portfolio partner, including identifying key performance indicators, ongoing planning and reporting procedures to optimize quality of service, income growth, and donor satisfaction.

• Facilitate information flows between prospects and donors, program staff and fellow GCP officers;

• Undertake special assignments, as needed.

Essential Qualifications: 

Work Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent 6 years relevant experience;

• Experience working within the Global Health sector and community;

• Minimum 6 years’ experience of partnership development and/or front-line corporate fundraising experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;

• Experience identifying and exploring new and creative ways of engaging with health companies and their communities, influencers, and other partners to support humanitarian efforts.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 

• Management or solicitation of partnerships valued at or above $500,000 USD per year;

• Ability to develop thoughtful project management plans and implement them in timely and detailed fashion;

• Ability to accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills: the ability to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external contacts with confidence and poise.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Strong project management skills, experience working on multiple projects with global cross-functional teams;

• Ability to travel for partnership meetings in the United States (twice per year) and potentially internationally for conferences, meetings, etc.

Working Environment: This role may require working remotely full- or part-time (i.e., telecommuting). Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace they can effectively complete their work from during regularly scheduled hours.

This is a hybrid position open to internal candidates based in countries where IRC operates who have the right to work in their location. Successful candidates will be hired on a local employment contract and according to local salary scale.

This role is open to candidates located and with the right to work in United States of America, United Kingdom, and Kenya.

Compensation: (US Pay Rate: $95,000-$103,000/yr; UK Pay Rate: £52,210-£61,999/yr). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. 

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.