[Hiring] Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Coordinator @International Detention Coalition

Role Description

The Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Coordinator supports the development and implementation of IDC’s fundraising and resource mobilisation efforts, helping to strengthen and diversify the organisation’s funding base, with a focus on mobilising private capital and securing funding from donors and sectors that IDC has not yet reached.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on implementation, and works to:

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities
• Develop high-quality pitches
• Support donor communications
• Coordinate with relevant team members
• Maintain strong relationships between IDC and its funders, and prospective funders

Working closely with the Executive Director, Programmes Manager, Chief Communications Officer, as well as the finance and regional programme teams, the Coordinator will help ensure that fundraising is:

• Proactive
• Coordinated
• Innovative
• Aligned with IDC’s organisational strategy and programme priorities

The Coordinator will help strengthen IDC’s long-term financial sustainability by:

• Building a proactive, relationship-driven and diversified fundraising function
• Focusing on mobilising private philanthropic capital
• Engaging philanthropic and entrepreneurial networks
• Developing strategic relationships with prospective supporters
• Exploring innovative funding approaches and emerging giving channels

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in management, business administration, economics, social sciences, communications, marketing or related field or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience and a successful track record in fundraising or development and mobilisation of private capital for the non-profit sector
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience maintaining funding pipelines, donor information or similar relationship-management systems
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and grant regulations
• Ability to understand complex organisational or programme information and translate it into clear, compelling pitches
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues faced by refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills in English
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote and internationally distributed team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, donor management software, online research tools and relevant AI technologies
• Commitment to the mission and values of IDC
• Ability to travel if needed

Requirements

• Experience engaging with private philanthropists, corporate giving, family foundations, family offices, major donors, donor-advised funds (DAFs), philanthropic advisers or other private funding networks
• Familiarity with entrepreneurial networks, business angels or other intermediaries who can facilitate access to philanthropic capital
• Experience exploring alternative funding channels, such as digital giving, crypto philanthropy or other emerging approaches to resource mobilisation
• An established professional network in philanthropy, private giving, business development or related fields
• Understanding of impact-oriented philanthropy
• Knowledge of the Spanish language
• Knowledge of project management/fundraising software such as Salesforce, Sales Navigator, etc.

Application Process

To apply for this role, please upload your resume and a cover letter on IDC Careers’ Webpage, by Friday 6 November 2026. Please ensure that you clearly address all of the key selection criteria in your application.

If you have enquiries, please write to [email protected] . Please note that applications will not be accepted if sent by email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selected candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.

NB: All applications must be submitted in English.