Partnerships Manager

Job Overview

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Partnerships Manager in Kyiv, Ukraine. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships to support the organization’s mission to help people survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Company Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 50+ countries and in 28 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: none
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive partnership strategies aligned with IRC’s mission and objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage strong relationships with key donors, governmental bodies, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefit and compliance with organizational policies.
• Monitor partnership performance, prepare reports, and ensure effective communication with partners.
• Represent the International Rescue Committee at relevant forums, conferences, and networking events.
• Collaborate closely with internal program and fundraising teams to ensure successful program delivery and resource mobilization.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in partnership development, business development, or resource mobilization, preferably within the humanitarian or non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of fundraising, donor relations, and grant management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced, and challenging environment.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is a significant advantage.
• Deep commitment to the IRC’s mission, values, and humanitarian principles.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a leading global humanitarian organization dedicated to making a tangible impact.
• Contribute directly to lifesaving care and life-changing assistance for displaced people.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement within an international context.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and diverse global team environment.
• Be part of an organization with a rich history, founded at the request of Albert Einstein.