# International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies vacancy

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/1997/06/23/international-federation-red-cross-and-red-crescent-societies-vacancy/
- Published: 1997-06-23T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The IFRC are seeking a Senior Officer, Global Projects to identify, develop and 
implement transnational and global fundraising projects.
Senior Officer, Global 
Projects

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

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June 16, 1997

LOCATION:

Secretariat, Geneva

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Revenue Generation, the Senior Officer, Global Projects
will work with National Societies to identify, develop and implement trans-national
and global fundraising projects for the benefit of National Societies and through
them the International Federation as a whole.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates closely with National Societies to identify successful fundraising 
programs that have global potential; undertakes research and establishes a network
to enable the identification of new and innovative fundraising projects; works with
National Societies to implement projects that have received the necessary approvals;
collaborates closely with Secretariat departments to understand the funding needs
of the International Federation including its National Societies; develops, implements
and coordinates Federation global sponsorship programmes including the development
of necessary policies and procedures; develops, implements and coordinates the International
Federation grants program, particularly from international Foundations, in collaboration
with National Societies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A university degree and 5-10 years of experience at the senior fundraising level
in an international organization , or one of it’s national affiliates, is required.
Demonstrated success in fundraising from corporate donors and Foundations is essential.
Field experience in development programs would be an asset. Excellent written and
presentational skills in English are required together with competence in one of
the other working languages of the International Federation (French, Spanish or 
Arabic). Analytical skills and the ability to develop sound proposals and work under
pressure will also be key. Advanced computer skills, including graphics, are necessary.
Candidates must be available to travel.

CLASSIFICATION LEVEL:

56

APPLICATIONS:

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer. Interested parties may submit their
applications quoting VACANCY NUMBER 97-045 no later than August 15, 1997 to:

Head, Recruitment & Human Resources Planning

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

PO Box 372

1211 Geneva 19

Switzerland

Fax: (41 22) 733 17 27

Duties & responsibilities as described above may continue to evolve.

Selected candidates will undergo an interview.

Closing date for applications: August 15 1997

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