Director of US Government Donor Engagement

1 day ago

Washington DC USA, United States International Rescue Committee Full time
Job Title: Director, US Government Donor Engagement

Join the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as a Director, US Government Donor Engagement, and play a critical role in securing funding for our humanitarian programs. As a key member of our team, you will lead the development and implementation of strategies to engage with key Washington DC-based donors and partners, particularly the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State (DoS).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and lead a comprehensive USG-focused business development strategy, including approaches, tools, and metrics.
  • Oversee the implementation of the USG BD engagement strategy, coordinating actions of relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain a network of senior stakeholders within relevant USG teams to ensure effective engagement, influence, and winning, compliant BD approaches.
  • Represent the IRC at external meetings, events, and forums, delivering presentations/briefings to senior donor representatives, forums, and sector groups.
  • Participate in key meetings with USAID and DoS officials, including Desk/Program Officers, Heads of Unit, Director-General/equivalent, advisors, and other officials.
Requirements:
  • Significant senior experience of working with organizations that engage closely and directly with USAID and US Department of State.
  • Strong working understanding of the US political environment and trends relevant to USAID and DoS, and knowledge of their structure, priorities, and financing mechanisms.
  • Hold a wide network of contacts within USAID and/or the Department of State's refugee-facing work.
  • Experience of humanitarian and development business development, program management, advocacy, or other similar HQ-HQ relationship with USAID and/or Department of State.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including development of influential reports and briefing documents.
  • Ability to lead and manage projects, including working as part of remote/virtual teams.
  • Excellent strategic vision and a track record of delivering long-term strategic objectives.
  • Good analytical skills and first-class attention to detail.
  • Strong prioritization skills and organizational skills.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with others, and work as part of a team.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
  • Previous experience of working for USAID or equivalent experience of working in partnership with US government agencies.
  • Demonstrable experience of driving coordinated advocacy, communications, and fundraising programs to access funding.
  • Understand programmatic and financial contractual arrangements with donors and partners, including experience of negotiating with donors.
  • Experience of working in developing countries, preferably in the context of a USG donor, NGO, or International Organization.
  • Relevant additional language skills, particularly French or Spanish.
Benefits:

The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits, including sick time, a 403b retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.

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