Director of Institutional Financing (M/F) – France At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside disabled and vulnerable people, she acts and testifies to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in more than 60 countries and intervenes in numerous emergency situations. Today we have a budget of around 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International, we firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our structure. This is why we are committed to a disability policy in order to promote the reception and integration of people with disabilities.

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Find more information on the association: www.hi.org .

CONTEXT :

Through its Institutional Financing (FI) department and its network of correspondents in National Associations (AN) and in Programs ensuring knowledge of donor rules, the main mission of the Director of Institutional Financing will be to monitor opportunities financing and the compliance of our actions and management methods with donor rules.

The challenge now is to strengthen our proximity with traditional HI donors (US, UK, EU, etc.) or new donors, by:

Developing a Donor engagement strategy combining their individual strategies (thematic or geographical priorities) and HI priorities on the ground;
Pre-positioning HI before the calls for proposals are officially released as a key player in the response, thus increasing our strategic relationships and our chances of being funded (dynamic interdependence, coverage of our full costs, etc.).

The Institutional Funding Director will report to the Innovation and Development Director.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Develop the institutional financing (IF) development plan in accordance with the strategic objectives:

Develop the 5-year FI operational strategy and its FI development plan
Feed the DPI and DID teams as early as possible on thematic or geographical policy developments and related funding opportunities
Analyze developments in donor financing strategies (MLB/FT, humanitarian principles, comprehensive approach, localization, etc.) having an impact on the implementation of HI operations or the way of selling our projects, in relation to positioning of the HI Institute – identify opportunities to work with new institutional donors (Gulf, China, etc.)
Mobilize resources to contribute to the writing of major projects with the required quality and deadlines, provide guidance in the drafting of proposals, manage the responsiveness line – contribute to the search for partners and support the development of consortia
Supervise the implementation of the CRM by being proactive and ensuring that all those concerned use it correctly in order to improve relations with donors
Assume the role of representative and guarantor of the digital transformation of the relationship between HI and its institutional donors
Ensure the quality and implementation of FI tools and methodologies as part of the development of financing opportunities and the management of FI contracts and in accordance with the challenges of our economic model (full cost)
Ensure the management of the association’s institutional funding using key performance indicators (KPIs) in order to inform the organization’s strategic decisions
Carry out advocacy with our institutional donors to increase the coverage of all of the association’s costs in the implementation of its actions
Ensure the diversity of donors with the aim of protecting HI from political exploitation or too high a level of operational constraints in order to guarantee the free will of HI.

Ensure institutional knowledge of donor rules and ensure compliance of our actions and management methods with these rules

Head of ComEx FI
Monitoring and advocacy on changes to donor rules
Capitalization, dissemination of information and training on donors
Coordination and good communication with the Directors of National Associations
Supervise FI risks and disputes in conjunction with the Risk and Audit Department (DRA) and the functional services responsible for implementing recommendations.
Ensure good coordination with the DRA and the lawyer
Ensure the influence and position of the DFI vis-à-vis other services and Directorates.

Manage the teams in charge of IF development

Is an authority on the FI professional sector and ensures its proper development (induction, exchange of practices, skills development, etc.)
Directly manage the FI teams based in Lyon and the FINE team based between Brussels and Luxembourg, via the direct management of its manager
Ensures the functional management of the team of “FI Managers” within the National Associations (AN)
Supervises and coordinates its teams according to the Manager 2.0 framework
Ensures the recruitment (and/or position development) of managers under his/her direct hierarchy; conducts their individual annual evaluations; intervenes with the ANs as a third-party referent in the recruitment of FI and SIPO managers and in their evaluation
Ensures the proper functioning of hierarchical lines and necessary functional links, particularly between the different network entities
Validates the training plan of its Management
Supports the professional development of its employees
Is responsible for the proper management of funds relating to its Department.

REQUIRED PROFILE:

With leadership ability, you can manage, motivate and train a team and peers, including remotely, all with kindness;
You are capable of assuming a leadership position while being able to produce yourself, to question yourself, and to cooperate;
Committed, you have a strong political sense, are able to manage ambiguity and demonstrate strength of conviction through adhesion;
Adaptable, you are open to the unexpected and can be bold; you know how to manage uncertainty with perseverance;
You are able to drive your business and resources, as well as create and develop international influence across the organization;
You know how to negotiate and communicate internally and externally in a clear and concise manner, both in English and French.

ACCESSIBILITY OF THE WORKPLACE:

The premises are easily accessible by public transport (bus, metro). Car parking and a bicycle park are also available. Within the building, access ramps and elevators guarantee better circulation. All workstations are located in Open Space but boxes are available on each floor to work in peace if necessary. The work space is very bright.

A disability representative is available to answer any questions and support you in your efforts. Depending on your needs, the position can be adapted.