Desk Coordinator – Resource Development

About the role

The Desk Coordinator supports the Resource Development and Programme Implementation team in securing funding for high‑impact humanitarian programmes. Working remotely with country offices across Europe, the US, UN agencies and other donors, the role coordinates proposal development from opportunity identification to submission.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor donor trends and funding opportunities, sharing intelligence with country and headquarters teams.
• Lead and coordinate full proposal development processes, ensuring high‑quality, timely and compliant submissions.
• Facilitate design workshops, consortium development and internal reviews involving programme, finance, technical and operational stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance on donor requirements, budgeting and business development to Country Offices.
• Maintain accurate funding pipelines and opportunity tracking systems.

Required profile

• 5‑9 years of experience securing funding from institutional and non‑institutional donors.
• Professional fluency in English; French fluency required for one position.
• Degree in international relations, business administration or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working in humanitarian or conflict‑affected contexts is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of donor mechanisms such as ECHO, FCDO, EU institutions, UN agencies, US Government donors and foundations.
• Familiarity with donor compliance, proposal budgeting, indirect cost recovery and financial management principles.
• Technical use of online donor platforms and systems such as APPEL, GMS and UNPP.