Business Development/Partnership officer

Business Development / Partnership Officer

The Danish Red Cross (DRC) works to increase and strengthen humanitarian impact, promote human dignity, and build resilience and social cohesion in some of the world's most vulnerable regions. You will be joining our Global Partnership Unit in the International Department. The Unit drives our international partnership engagement and is responsible for global resource mobilization efforts and initiatives, provides support to countries and regions and ensures compliance with donor requirements.

As part of this unit, you will help translate visions into business priorities and strong resource mobilization plans. You will secure an appropriate level and diversification of resource mobilization to support DRC's actions within the focus areas Health/psychosocial support, anticipatory action/Response and Migration.

The position

You will collaborate within a small team focused on engaging foundations, Red Cross family and private sector donors. Together, you will identify innovative ideas, forge new partnerships, and pinpoint key stakeholders within specific thematic or geographic focus areas. Your role will involve contributing to the development of scalable business plans based on market concepts. Additionally, you will assist the team by drafting proposals, preparing briefs for management, and supporting partnership and relationship management efforts.

More specifically you will:

• Identify, develop, and support new and current partnership engagements including identifying and building relationships with prospective collaborative partners.
• Co-design, co-develop and support implementation of business development plans linked to global and regional strategies.
• Pitch plans and investment opportunities to management.
• Represent the organization at donor meetings, conferences, and networking events to increase visibility.
• Screen and develop possible funding opportunities.
• Coordinate and support drafting of funding applications, reports and updates.
• Support the team in writing assignments and administrative tasks.

What You Bring:

We are looking for a skilled, driven individual who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. Ideally, you possess:

• A master's or MBA in Business, International Affairs, International Development or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in business development, resource mobilization, partnership development, preferably in the humanitarian or non-profit sector.
• Proposal writing and budgeting skills.
• Interpersonal and networking abilities.
• Proven track record of securing funding and managing donor relationships.
• Ability to engage and provide capacity support at different levels.
• Planning, facilitation and coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

You are:

• Highly motivated and results oriented.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work in multicultural environments.
• Able to travel a minimum of 8 weeks per year to support on-the-ground operations.

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. The position is located in our offices in Copenhagen.

The position is currently limited to one year employment with possibility of extension.

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

Application and further information

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

In case you might need more information please contact Head of Global Partnerships, Marie-Chantal Legendre Dahl at mcd@rodekors.dk or phone: +45 53611897.

The application deadline is February 16th, 2025. Interviews will take place soon thereafter; the expected start date is as soon as possible and preferably latest April 1st.

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.