Senior Institutional Partnerships Officer M/F – Permanent Contract – Lyon At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Location : FRANCE (Lyon) contract : permanent

Start date : October 1, 2024 (ASAP)

Outraged by the injustice experienced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a united and inclusive world, where all differences enrich us and where everyone can live upright.

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and bears witness, to meet their essential needs, to improve their living conditions and to promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Present in more than 59 countries, HI implements activities to serve vulnerable populations, refugee, displaced and disaster-stricken populations, people who have suffered injuries and populations exposed to the danger of weapons, munitions and explosive devices.

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 to promote the reception and integration of people with disabilities.

Please indicate if you require any special accommodations, including to participate in initial interviews.

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Within the Institutional Financing Department, you lead the Institutional Financing (FI) France team in support of the FI Director, on the strategic mobilization of institutional financing in France, in particular by proposing a donor strategy and taking charge of the day-to-day management of the portfolio of French and Monegasque institutional donors within a given geographical and/or technical scope.

For that :

You support operational teams in managing contracts with portfolio lessors

Updating and registering administrative files with lessors
Support teams in the day-to-day management of financing contracts
Ensure the interface role with the institutional lessor in the day-to-day management of financing contracts.
Support Operational staff in negotiating, signing and managing contracts
Monitor the quality of contractual information on the internal financial information system.

You contribute to the search for funding for projects for the organization

Collect, analyze and disseminate internally knowledge on donors and other institutional actors/partners
Exchange and negotiate with donors and institutional partners, carry out advocacy actions with these stakeholders and defend the interests of HI
Identify regular funding opportunities
Be proactive in identifying program funding needs and potential associated funding sources from donors

You capitalize on and disseminate information on the lessors in the portfolio and are responsible for ensuring that the latter have a good knowledge of their rules.

Update administrative and contractual information on portfolio donors in the internal network; and circulate it to operational and technical staff;
Contribute to the development of training tools and provide training to headquarters and field teams

You lead the FI France team (2 people) in support of the FI Director.

Coordinate and monitor the scope of FI France activities. By relying on contributors, of whom you are not a hierarchical manager.
Follow the action plans established by the FI Director
Regulate the load on daily tasks, manage priorities and provide answers to the team’s operational questions related to the performance of the activity

You contribute to the cross-functional files of the FI Directorate

REQUIRED PROFILE:

With higher education in international cooperation, political science or social sciences, you have at least 5 years of work experience, if possible within an international humanitarian or development NGO.
Mastery of the NGO environment and the institutional landscape of the portfolio donors is necessary for this position: You have worked on the management of donor contracts and have proven negotiation experience.
You have good analytical skills and understand strategic issues
Preferably you have experience in networking, promotion & official representation for collaboration & fundraising
You demonstrate very good writing skills (in English and French)
You have a good ability to summarize and communicate and you are a good teacher.
You are organized and attentive to detail while knowing how to work efficiently and quickly and you know how to manage priorities.
You know how to work in a team

JOB CONDITIONS:

Contract type: CDI executive for October 1, 2024
Based in Lyon
Restaurant vouchers, Mutual insurance
34 CP 13 annual RTT
Advantageous teleworking charter.

ACCESSIBILITY OF THE WORKPLACE:

The premises are easily accessible by public transport (bus, metro). A car park 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 workspace is very bright.

A disability representative is available to answer any questions and assist you with your procedures. The position can be adapted to suit your needs.