Consultant: Strategic Partnership and Resource Mobilization

Job Description

Organizational Context

Who we are?

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a humanitarian organization established in Paris in 1919 after the first World War. It is the world’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network, reaching 150 million people each year through our member National Societies. Together, we act before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. We do so with impartiality as to nationality, race, gender, religious beliefs, class and political opinions. At the IFRC, we work as partners in development, responding to disasters, supporting healthy and safe living, and improving humanitarian standards. As a result, we help reduce vulnerabilities, make communities more resilient and foster a culture of peace around the world.

The IFRC is a component of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which includes.

the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the 189 Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies.

Our vision is to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies, with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering, and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.

What we do?

Our humanitarian work is guided by our 7 Fundamental Principles and centred on our mission “to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity” and focused on four core areas: promotion of the Movement’s Fundamental Principles and humanitarian values; disaster response; disaster preparedness, and health and care in the community.

How we do it?

The humanitarian assistance we deliver is carried out by networks of volunteers, Federation staff and Red Cross Red Crescent-National Societies. Strategy 2020 is our current guiding frameworks to deliver humanitarian assistance for the decade until the year 2020. Through its strategic aims and enabling actions we seek to organize ourselves effectively and efficiently. The three strategic aims are:

• To save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises.
• To enable healthy and safe living
• To promote social inclusion and a culture of non-violence and peace

The three enabling actions are:

• To build strong National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
• To pursue Humanitarian Diplomacy to prevent and reduce vulnerability in a globalized work
• To function effectively as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

In Central America, the IFRC works closely with National Societies to address the region’s complex and evolving humanitarian challenges, with health as a central pillar of its mandate. The organization leads efforts to expand equitable access to community-based health services, epidemic and pandemic preparedness, mental health and psychosocial support, and emergency health response, particularly for populations affected by migration, climate‑related disasters, and fragile health systems. To advance this agenda, the IFRC prioritizes strategic partnerships and resource mobilization that enable sustainable, locally‑led health initiatives and strengthen the capacity of National Societies to deliver essential services before, during, and after emergencies.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen the IFRC’s resource mobilization capacity in Central America by identifying, cultivating, and securing new funding opportunities that advance the region’s priorities particularly around health and its intersection with other thematic priorities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Donor Landscape and Funding Analysis:

1. Conduct a comprehensive mapping of existing and potential donors (institutional, corporate, foundations, philanthropic, and non‑traditional) relevant to health and resilience in Central America.
2. Analyze donor trends, priorities, pipelines, and competitor positioning to identify high‑value opportunities for the IFRC and National Societies.
3. Development of a Sub‑Regional Resource Mobilization plan 2026 – 2027 with particular focus on the health portfolio, including priority donors, engagement pathways, and investment cases based on through analysis of donor profiles.
4. Define realistic funding targets, timelines, and outreach recommendations aligned with sub‑regional health needs and IFRC strategic priorities.

Engagement Planning and Partnership Building

1. Develop tailored engagement plans for priority partners, including messaging, pitch materials, and follow‑up actions
2. Conduct regular outreach to prospective partners, organize and support engagement meetings, prepare briefings, talking points, and strategic communication products.

Proposal Development and Pipeline Strengthening

1. Support concept notes and proposal development in collaboration with technical teams, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and IFRC technical standards (support the development at least 2-3 new concept notes).
2. Strengthen the health funding pipeline by identifying opportunities and matching them with the capacities and priorities of National Societies, with particular focus on Guatemala.

Capacity Strengthening for National Societies

1. Develop or contextualize tools and templates to share with National Societies to enhance local resource mobilization, including donor engagement guidance.
2. In coordination with the SPRM Regional team, co-facilitate at least one virtual workshop on resource mobilization approaches tailored to the health sector or other sector relevant to health portfolio.

Internal Coordination and Strategic Guidance

1. Work closely with the Regional Health Unit, Partnerships & Resource Development teams, and National Societies to ensure alignment of fundraising efforts.
2. Provide regular updates, strategic recommendations, and risk assessments related to donor engagement.
3. Track progress of outreach, leads, and funding opportunities using IFRC tools and produce periodic progress reports for internal stakeholders.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

Key Deliverables include:

• Donor Mapping Report: A comprehensive analysis of donor opportunities for the sub‑region with a focus on health, including recommendations and prioritization.
• Sub‑Regional Resource Mobilization plan (Health‑Focused): clear, actionable strategy with targets, partner engagement pathways, and investment priorities for the consultancy period and beyond.
• Engagement Plans for Priority Partners: Tailored engagement plans for at least 6–10 high‑potential partners, including messaging, talking points, and recommended actions.
• Set of Pitch and Communication Materials: Donor‑ready materials such as one‑pagers, investment cases, partner briefs, and presentations tailored to the health portfolio.
• Pipeline of Funding Opportunities: A structured pipeline with active leads, timelines, and next steps, regularly updated and shared with the regional team.
• At Least 4–6 Concept Notes or Funding Proposals: High‑quality submissions developed with technical teams and National Societies prepared and/ or submitted to different donors.
• Capacity Strengthening Package for National Societies: Tools, templates, and guidance documents, plus a delivered workshop or virtual learning sessions on resource mobilization for health.
• Monthly Progress and Final Report: A consolidated report summarizing achievements, lessons learned, recommendations for sustainability, and an updated donor pipeline.

Education

A degree in International Affairs, Social Sciences, Corporate Social Responsibility or other relevant area

Experience

The consultant should bring experience in donor mapping, proposal or concept note development, stakeholder engagement, and/or coordination within humanitarian or health‑related programs, with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Strong attention to details

Proactivity and willingness to learn.

Teamwork, well organized, responsible

Solution and results focus

Cross cultural experience

Sound writing skills.

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Fluency in English and working knowledge of Spanish

Competencies, Values and Comments

Methodology

This consultancy will be carried out remotely and will operate under the technical guidance of the Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (SPRM) team in the ARO, with overall supervision and coordination from the relevant Country Cluster Delegation (CCD).

Deadline: 11 Mar 2026