Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue is looking for a Donor Relations Officer (Remote)

Location: Remote work in European time zone (ideally London, Paris, Vienna or Berlin) or Geneva.

Applications close: 24 February, 2026

Starting date: March 2026

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Donor Relations Officer to strengthen and expand HD’s institutional donor network. You will play a key role in securing and managing funding from key donors, ensuring compliance, and supporting proposal development and reporting. You’ll act as a liaison between HD teams and donors, coordinate grant management, and contribute to donor diversification strategies.

The position is embedded in HD’s External Relations team. The team combines donor relations and fundraising with external communications functions and works to ensure that HD’s income meets the organisation’s needs. The External Relations team develops and maintains close relations with government and private donors, coordinates the organisation’s efforts to diversify its funding, and supports programme staff across regions in their fundraising efforts. The ER team ensures the coordination of core and multi-project grants implemented across HD teams.

The key responsibilities are:

• Identify and pursue new institutional funding opportunities.
• Maintain strong donor relationships and provide strategic briefings to senior management.
• Coordinate multi-project grants, ensuring timely reporting and compliance.
• Organize donor visits and meetings; maintain donor portfolio data in HD’s database.
• Support internal teams in tailoring proposals and engaging donors effectively.

The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in donor relations and grant management in the non-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French is an asset).
• Strong coordination, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience with European government donors is a plus.

The ideal candidate should be:

• A collaborative, self-driven professional with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working across teams and stakeholders in complex, multi-project environments.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV along with a short cover short letter (maximum 2 pages) in a single PDF file to [email protected] by 24 February 2026 Please indicate “Donor Relations Officer ” in the subject line of your e-mail.

HD promotes equal opportunities in employment.

The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) works to prevent and resolve armed conflicts around the world through mediation and discreet diplomacy.

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