Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Coordinator

Organizational Unit / Duty Station

(Department / Regional Office / Delegation... etc.)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.”  IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. 

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. 

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The Danish Red Cross (DRC) has enduring partnerships with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) DRC Country Strategies guide the engagement which cover the period 2022 – 2025. They focus on support to communities to prepare for, anticipate, and respond to, and recover from disasters; the delivery of community health care services (including MHPSS); support to people to adapt to the impact of population movement; as well as promoting the engagement and inclusion of the most vulnerable, and marginalized groups in society.  In both Bangladesh, and Nepal, there is also an increasing focus on supporting the respective National Societies (BDRCS, and NRCS) respond to the humanitarian impacts of the climate crisis within their programs, projects; integrate innovation as a priority; and explore new partnership opportunities

In 2024, the DRC has begun the implementation of a Country Cluster which composes individual Country Offices in Bangladesh and Nepal, which are supervised by a Country Cluster Manager.  This is as an effort to maintain as well grow the position of DRC as a leading actor in support of the BDRCS and NRCS as an integrated member of IFRC, as well as within the broader humanitarian-development community in both countries. To do so necessitates increased focus on external partner engagement, branding, communications, as well as upholding the utmost quality assurance of the existing programming being implemented with support from key partners. This requires specialised human resources dedicated to the task to ensure successful delivery.

The Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Coordinator will be based in the DRC Country Office (CO) which is an integrated part of the IFRC in Nepal and located in Kathmandu. They will work under the supervision of the DRCs Country Cluster Manager, but in liaison technically with other members of the COs in Bangladesh, and Nepal, the Europe and Asia Regional Office, and Global Partnerships unit in Copenhagen. 

The Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Coordinator will be responsible under the guidance of the Country Cluster Manager for stakeholder mapping, project idea creation, development of concept notes and proposals as well as managing of internal processes for fundraising based on the broader ambitions, priorities and needs of the DRC COs in Bangladesh, and Nepal. They will act as a support to the Country Cluster Manager in external engagement with key donors and partners to strengthen relationships with them, including ensuring they are kept engaged and informed of the work being done by DRC in Bangladesh, and Nepal.

The Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Coordinator will be responsible for providing support to members of the DRC CO on all aspects of reporting, learning, and ensuring of accountability in terms of donor compliance and regulations. 

They will work closely with Communications counterparts in the DRC COs, Regional Office and as needed IFRC Country Delegation to support the creation of communication products, and externally orientated materials that demonstrate the impact of the work being done with NRCS, and the capacity of DRC in key thematic areas. 

There is an expectation that they will contribute actively to building the capacity of the DRC CO staff and NRCS counterparts on donor compliance and regulations. The Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Coordinator will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal, but will be called to travel to Bangladesh, along with areas where DRC is supporting programming (as required).

• Support assessments, research, project idea development, concept note, and project proposal writing based on needs and opportunities aligned with the Bangladesh and Nepal Country Strategy(ies).
• Coordinate the development of proposal application for a diverse range of donors, including DG ECHO using the Single Form, as well as the preparation and submission of any Modification Requests required.
• Assist the Country Cluster Manager in stakeholder mapping, identification of potential funding opportunities, and initiate development of applications. 
• Build and strengthen donor relations together with the Country Manager to ensure regular dialogue with DG ECHO, EU Delegation, Danish Embassy, Danish companies and other RCRC partners. This includes the creation of targeted engagement plans and strategies, convening of events and meetings. 
• Manage the Partnership and Resource Mobilization Plan (PRMP) for the DRC COs in consultation with the Country Cluster Manager, and Deputy Head of Region. 
• Continuously monitor the donor landscape for upcoming calls for proposals, and opportunities for new partnerships, including pre-teaming and consortium agreements with relevant actors.
• Support the preparation of Go-No Go papers for decision-making to initiate applications. 
• Coordinate with DRC Global Partnerships on funding requirements for the DRC CO in consultation with the Country Manager and initiate applications as relevant and agreed.
• Active engagement in any business development initiatives, including workshops, etc. with focus on Bangladesh, Nepal, and throughout the Asia region
• Lead/Participate in Partnership Meetings with HQ/RO colleagues to coordinate all partnership and resource mobilisation initiatives relating to Bangladesh and Nepal

• Coordinate the preparation of reports for institutional donors (interim and final), as well as provide QA on reports to other donors supporting DRC programming.
• Ensure that all institutional reporting requirements are met including writing and editing programme updates and reports and provide QA for all other donor reporting prior to submission to HQ.
• Support the responsible Senior Officer with the documentation of learning, and evidence on all DRC supported interventions including the DG ECHO funded programs (HIP, PP etc.).
• Assist the Country Manager and responsible Program Coordinator/Manager with the preparation of informal updates and situation reports at the outset of an emergency/disaster; and ensure they are communicated to key partners
• Ensure that project lessons learned are developed and taken into account for new programme development

• Work closely with program and technical staff to create communications products that support the positioning of DRC on specific thematic areas, as well as contributing to the development of communications and advocacy plans.
• Contribute content for sharing on the DRC COs SoMe (LinkedIn and X) accounts, as well as on DRC international website and the intranet.
• Contribute to advocacy with donors to ensure the prioritization of DRC interests in financing instruments, plans, and strategies. This includes contributing to the preparation of position papers to DG ECHO, European Union, and other donors. 
• Support the Country Cluster Manager in leading the dialogue with DG ECHO and the EU Delegations in Nepal; and contributing to this process in Bangladesh.  
• Support the Country Cluster Manager strengthen relationships with Danish INGOs, the Danish Embassy, and Danish companies based in Bangladesh, and Nepal. 
• Represent the DRC in the absence of the Country Manager in coordination and consultation meetings with key donors/external partners.

• Provide technical guidance to DRC COs, BDRCS and NRCS staff on donor compliance, standards, and regulations.  
• Support DRC CO, BDRCS, and NRCS staff with capacity building proposal writing, and other business development skills.