Remote Desk Coordinator, Donor Engagement

RELIEF INTERNATIONAL UK; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief International UK is seeking two Desk Coordinators within the Resource Development and Program Implementation team. This remote role accepts applicants from any Relief International registered country and may require up to 30% travel to country programmes and field locations.

You will lead donor engagement, solidify strategic positioning and manage proposal development to secure funding for humanitarian and development programmes across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English is essential.
• French is required for one of the available positions.
• Proven ability to secure funding from institutional and non-institutional donors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor donor trends and funding opportunities, sharing insights with teams.
• Develop concepts, pitches and approaches for priority opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate full proposal development from ID to submission.
• Coordinate proposal design workshops and internal review processes.
• Provide technical guidance on donor requirements, budgeting and BD processes.
• Facilitate go/no-go decisions and maintain funding pipelines.
• Strengthen country team capacity in programme design and donor engagement.
• Support submissions on platforms like APPEL, GMS and UNPP as needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional work across Resource Development and Country Offices.

Skills

English fluency

French (for one role)

Education

Degree in International Relations or Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Relief International UK is seeking two Desk Coordinators within the Resource Development and Program Implementation team. This remote role accepts applicants from any Relief International registered country and may require up to 30% travel to country programmes and field locations.

You will lead donor engagement, solidify strategic positioning and manage proposal development to secure funding for humanitarian and development programmes across multiple offices.