Senior Officer, Health Partnerships, Global Corporate Partnerships

International Rescue Committee • Nairobi, NY

1d • $95,000 - $103,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• The IRC is committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior