Desired start date: 03/03/2025
Duration : Fixed-term contract to replace maternity leave
Location : Solidarités International headquarters, Clichy; possibility of teleworking; travel to countries of intervention
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association that, for over 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs: drinking, eating, and shelter. Particularly committed to combating diseases linked to unsafe water, the world’s leading cause of death, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and the promotion of hygiene, but also in the essential field of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, SI’s teams – 3,200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national employees, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The main objectives of the position are:
- Creation, management and development of the IS relationship with its private partners (foundations, companies, etc.)
- Mobilizing private sector resources to support IS programs and activities
- Management of the SPP team, coordination with other RDP services and other IS services/departments
- Capitalization management, production of the standard and capacity building within IS on all subjects related to the establishment, management and development of relationships with private partners.
The main activities of the position:
Private Sector Engagement:
- Follows the multi-year strategy and proposes the annual programming
- Maintains a dynamic mapping of private partnership development opportunities
- Builds and maintains a network of partners and prospects
- Organizes formal or informal events to consolidate alliances and develop private partnership opportunities
Mobilization of Private Sector Resources:
- Actively monitors funding opportunities from the Private Sector and disseminates these opportunities internally. Supports the Grants Management Service (GIP) in terms of producing activity proposals and negotiating with potential private partners.
- Seeking funding for needs identified from private partners
- Develops “programmatic products” targeting specific private partners
- Continues to implement the fundraising strategy with major individual donors
- Supervises the development, management and monitoring of skills sponsorship missions from which SI benefits
Service management and internal coordination within IS:
- Actively participates in the RDP’s annual strategy and programming and is accountable for achieving the objectives set for the SPP.
- Manages the HR structure within the SPP in conjunction with his/her line manager
- Supervises the definition of desired profiles, recruitment, integration, monitoring and capacity building of the team in his department
- Manages the action plan and organization of work within the SPP.
- Works closely with other departments and services to ensure the consistency and effectiveness of private partnership actions, particularly in connection with the ICS for emergency calls. Participates in various internal coordination forums within SI and interacts with various departments/services related to the subject of private partnerships.
- Responsible for reporting on all SPP activities and for rigorously updating private partnership monitoring tools within his department.
Capitalization management, production of the standard and capacity building within IS on all subjects related to the establishment, management and development of relationships with private partners.
IF YOU WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
• Position based at the headquarters of Solidarités International, in Clichy la Garenne (Mairie de Clichy metro station) with travel to the field
• Fixed-term contract replacing maternity leave – Executive status
• Gross monthly salary of: €3,502 or €3,647 (Level 5) depending on the scale in force at the head office
• Possibility of teleworking: 4 or 12 days of teleworking per month. In accordance with the Teleworking Charter in force and the manager.
• Leave: 2.0833 CP/month and 1 day of RTT/full month of work
University training related to the position (marketing, business school, international relations, law, etc.)
Experience: Minimum 5 years in an association or foundation in functions related to fundraising, philanthropy and partnership with the private sector
Desired skills: Very good knowledge of the philanthropic environment in France and internationally, negotiation and diplomacy skills, analytical skills, excellent command of the Office suite. Experience in advocacy and team management.
Humanitarian or development experience would be a plus
Languages: Fluent French and English required
Do you recognize yourself in this description?
If yes, send us your CV and cover letter.
Applications containing only CVs will not be considered.
Solidarités International reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the announcement. Thank you for your understanding.
And to find out more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) is committed to preventing and combating any type of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities that violate human rights – that could be perpetrated in the context of its interventions. SI applies zero tolerance to any type of abuse, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration in order to participate in a recruitment process.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.