Foundations and Institutional Partnerships Manager

Habitat for Humanity Area Office for Europe and Middle East (HFHI EME) is looking for Foundations and Institutional Partnerships Manager who will report to the Global Foundations, Organizations and Institutions Director EME/AFR (GFOI Dir EME/AFR) and will act as a focal point for Foundations Organization and Institution (FOI) fundraising for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Foundations and Institutional Partnerships Manager will actively lead developing/maintaining relations internally and externally in partnership with Area office (AO)/National Organizations (NO)/Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with peer organizations, bilateral and multilateral institutions, develop the GFOI CEE/CIS pipeline, targets, and forecasts.

​Foundations and Institutional Partnerships Manager will be the main contact with the European Commission for the HFHI, attending key meetings with peers and stakeholders in Brussels, working closely with the Senior Director - EU Representative to inform and influence donor policies and investment priorities.

Foundations and Institutional Partnerships Manager will play a key role in diversifying the FOI pipeline, supporting the National Offices (NO) with their FOI engagements including attending in-person meetings and supporting discussions around consortia building with Peer organizations.

*Previous experience with HORIZON/EU LIFE is necessary.

This position is to be based in Bratislava, Slovakia and requires up to 30% of travel mostly to Brussels, Belgium and HFHI’s CEE/CIS Countries.

Key Responsibilities:

To develop relations internally and externally, develop the GFOI CEE/CIS pipeline, targets, and forecasts:

• Lead on pre-positioning and pipeline strategies for the region, engaging with key stakeholders in the area office and national offices and providing guidance on opportunities to pursue.

• Providing leadership and support to CEE/CIS colleagues in pre-positioning meetings with donors and peers, in particular with the EU.

• Coordinate multiple high-quality Go/No Go processes and proposals for the region in collaboration with GFOI and key (internal/external) stakeholders and provide support in the proposal development process to increase the number of awards.

• Share trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities in institutional fundraising with the Area Office (AO) team.

• Identify opportunities through forecasts and market intelligence in line with the AO and NO strategic plans and share with key stakeholders.

• Prepare briefings to guide Dir EME/AFR and HFHI leadership with FOI / Peer engagement as needed.

• Ensure updates to the CRM system and other management tools are made regularly.

• Support NOs/AOs teams with specific pieces of donor or funding research, capacity statements, and proposal support.

• Manage the priorities for the intern.

To lead on partnerships with donor and peers in Brussels to inform fundraising efforts globally and develop and manage training staff on FOI tools for effective fundraising:

• Work with the Dir EME/AFR and the Senior Director - EU Representative to strengthen HFHI’s presence and partnership with the EU.

• Attend NGO Forums and partner meetings in Brussels on behalf of Habitat for Humanity and provide updates to key stakeholders

• Support the Dir EME/AFR with the development of relevant GFOI tools and training and advice to the HFHI network to encourage FOI champions.

• Guide the execution of donor strategies in close collaboration with internal HFHI/HFH colleagues

• Develop prepositioning strategies for the EU to inform and influence their policies and investment priorities in line with HFHI global programming priorities.

• Develop, coordinate and steward RACI plan with CEE/CIS stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Global Affairs, International Relations

• 5+ years of Proven Institutional Partnership/Fundraising Experience with HORIZON/EU LIFE is necessary.

• Resource development experience in securing grants with the top funders in the sector.

• Solid expertise in pre-positioning and networking and establishing successful relationships leading to pipeline growth.

• Proficient in analyzing FOI trends, grant guidelines/requirements, coordinating program development/review and budget development/review.

• Proven commitment to promoting gender equity and inclusion internally and during prepositioning with institutional donors and including it in proposals.

• Understanding of donor priorities in terms of integrating gender.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal and presentation skills in English. Experience working and communicating in French is desirable. 

• Solutions-oriented and collaborative in an evolving, dynamic, inter-cultural global team. Reflects the organizational principles through on time delivery of work products in changing work terrains as the organization rapidly evolves.

• Computer literate; able to use word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and project communication software e.g., Microsoft TEAMS for global information sharing and knowledge management.

• Active supporter of HFHI Values:

        - Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves

        -Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular

        - Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission

• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

We have a benefits package that invests in our employees’ long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here’s a sample of what that includes:

• Work-Life balance: 40 hours a week with Alternative Work Schedule providing some degree of flexibility on how long, where, and when you work.

• Meal vouchers: 7 € per day fully compensated by the employer.

• Transportation, internet, and cell phone allowance

• Contribution to DDS in the amount of 6% of the gross salary

• Medical benefit (membership at ProCare or annual credit for medical expenses)

• Multisport card or UpDejeuner benefit credit

• Employee recognition portal

• Extra personal days off

• Sick days

• Retreats and teambuilding activities organized by organization

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to work for an International NGO contributing to eliminating poverty around the world and positively impacting millions of people annually

• Being part of a truly international environment – working with colleagues from various parts of the world

• Friendly and supportive working environment