Humanitarian Diplomacy (HD)

• Provide strategic advice and act as a trusted adviser to the Head of Delegation in matters pertaining to humanitarian diplomacy, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization.

• Identify key decision-makers, power centres and policy opportunities both internal and external to the RCRC Movement for the Head of Delegation in the advancement of the IFRC’s HD agenda in India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka, facilitating, preparing and following up on engagement.

• Facilitate close dialogue with key stakeholders, diplomatic missions and donors including by preparing regular briefings, bilateral meetings, and donor or mission briefings as well as visits.

• Supporting the HD strategy for IFRC CCD, taking in to account the challenges outlined in Strategy 2030.

• Ensure the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the Head of Delegation’s strategic outgoing correspondence, policy position papers and briefs by coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders, providing analysis on political and humanitarian issues, complex contexts and stakeholders.

• As advised and directed by the Head of Delegation, working closely with National Societies on HD strategy and messages, and providing appropriate support and advice to NSs.

• Support the IFRC CCD Senior Management Team (SMT) with advice on humanitarian diplomacy, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization issues to ensure overall organizational coherence and alignment on positioning, including on national and regional policy dialogues.

• Coordinate with the IFRC Programmes team, Operations team and Communications staff on rapid emergency communications response to humanitarian challenges and crises impacting India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka to highlight their needs, to support positioning, and to support fundraising efforts.

Strategic Partnerships

• Development of clear engagement strategies for partners and systemic ways of engagement where needed in collaboration with Partner National Societies.

• Support coordination with the Host NS and the IFRC Membership, supporting via multilateral and bilateral channels, to ensure an IFRC-wide approach while liaising with the ICRC on relevant matters.

• Support strengthened cooperation with multilateral and international financial institutions, development banks with country presence, UN agencies, and specialized funds.

• Ensure the management of all information/data related to partnerships/funding in India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka is kept fully up to date in the IFRC’s customer relationship management (CRM) system.

• As directed by the Head of Delegation, working closely with National Societies counterpart on strategic partnerships strategy and messages, and providing appropriate support and advice to NSs.

Resource Mobilization

Aim for strong coverage of IFRC emergency appeals and Unified Plans in India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka, working with regional SPRM, maintaining an overview of the funding situation, continuously identifying gaps in funding, developing funding plans, and pursuing new funding opportunities.

• Support strategic donor and partner stewardship (i.e. Governments), including provision of continuous contextual and progress updates,

• Support development of funding proposals to a high standard and compliant with internal guidelines/procedures.

Education

Required

University-level degree in a relevant field (e.g. international relations, development

studies, law, political science, public administration) or equivalent in qualifying

experience.

Preferred

Qualification or certification in project management.

Experience

Required

At least 10-15 years of relevant professional experience in advocacy, partnerships, multi-stakeholder engagement, donor relations, or resource mobilization.

Experience in managing external relations with diplomatic missions, international organizations, and other key actors.

Solid experience in networking and building relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred

At least 5 years of experience within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and/or other humanitarian organization(s) will be preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with field experience in high-risk and/or fragile context(s).

Candidates who have Demonstrable experience in project/funding proposal preparation.

Experience in grant management.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

(i) Required

Proven good judgment and ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality, acting as a model of highest integrity in personal capacity and at team level

Professional credibility, strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing skills, networking, and representation skills.

Ability to negotiate while maintaining effective working relations

Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual and cross-functional environment

Ability to translate strategy into reality/practice

Ability to work under pressure and in a demanding environment while keeping a consistent, courteous, and positive attitude towards others

Developed soft skills such as adaptability, empathy, high-level of individual ethics

Ease with public speaking and engagement with external stakeholders

Ability to work in situations of uncertainty and rapid change

Proven skills to foster and identify need for confidentiality

Candidate should be fluent spoken and written English

(ii) Preferred

Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

Demonstrated internal and external accountability

Comprehensive understanding/knowledge of IFRC policies, procedures, and IFRC-wide approaches.

Comprehensive knowledge of major donor policies, regulations, and approaches

Competencies, Values and Comments

VALUES: Respect for Diversity, Integrity, Professionalism and Accountability

CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork, Judgement and Decision making, National Society and Customer Relations, Creativity and Innovation, and Building Trust

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: Managing staff performance and Managing staff development

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Strategic orientation, Building alliances, Leadership and Empowering others

How to apply

Applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV highlighting relevant experience accompanied by motivation letter at Job details: Coordinator, Humanitarian Diplomacy Email subject should contain the relevant post title.

Last date for sending application is 3rd July ,2025

Position open to Indian Nationals Only. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IFRC is an equal opportunity employer.