Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
Start Date: 1 March 2026
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time (Belgian contract)
Geneva Call, a respected international humanitarian organization, is currently recruiting a Donor Relations Coordinator to join its team in Brussels. This senior-level role is ideal for experienced fundraising and donor engagement professionals who are passionate about humanitarian protection, international law, and working in complex conflict environments.
About Geneva Call
Geneva Call is a neutral, impartial humanitarian NGO dedicated to promoting respect for international humanitarian norms among armed non-state actors and de facto authorities. Operating in some of the world’s most fragile and conflict-affected settings, the organization focuses on protecting civilians, reducing violence, and strengthening compliance with humanitarian principles where traditional diplomatic or legal mechanisms may not apply.
Through dialogue, advocacy, training, and monitoring, Geneva Call plays a unique role in bridging humanitarian engagement gaps and improving outcomes for affected communities.
Role Overview: Donor Relations Coordinator
The Donor Relations Coordinator will lead and strengthen Geneva Call’s engagement with institutional donors, ensuring sustainable funding and long-term partnerships that support the organization’s global mission.
This role sits at the intersection of fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, and grant management, working closely with headquarters teams and field offices. The successful candidate will oversee donor engagement across multiple regions, support high-quality funding proposals, and contribute to Geneva Call’s long-term resource mobilization strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Engagement & Fundraising
- Identify, monitor, and analyze institutional funding opportunities from bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, and international agencies
- Build and manage strong, strategic relationships with existing and prospective donors
- Develop donor engagement plans to support long-term partnerships and funding continuity
Proposal Development & Grant Negotiation
- Support and coordinate the development of high-quality funding proposals and concept notes
- Lead or contribute to grant negotiations, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organizational priorities
- Collaborate with program, finance, and field teams to ensure accurate budgets and compliant submissions
Donor Coordination & Reporting
- Coordinate donor meetings, briefings, field visits, and high-level engagement events
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, funding pipelines, and reporting calendars
- Analyze funding trends and produce internal reports to support strategic decision-making
Knowledge Management & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with donor rules and contractual obligations
- Support learning and best practices in donor relations and institutional fundraising across the organization
Required Qualifications and Experience
To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate:
- An advanced university degree in international relations, political science, development studies, humanitarian affairs, or a related field
- At least 8 years of professional experience in donor relations, institutional fundraising, or resource mobilization
- Strong knowledge of institutional donors, including government agencies, multilateral organizations, and foundations
- Proven experience in budgeting, grant management, and donor compliance
- Excellent coordination, communication, and negotiation skills
- Fluency in English and Arabic (French is considered a strong asset)
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Contract Conditions & Travel
- Permanent, full-time position based in Brussels
- Employment under a Belgian contract
- Regular international travel to support donor engagement and coordination with field operations
Why Join Geneva Call?
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Play a strategic leadership role in sustaining humanitarian action in conflict-affected regions
- Work with a globally respected organization focused on civilian protection and humanitarian norms
- Engage with high-level donors and partners shaping international humanitarian responses
- Contribute meaningfully to peace, protection, and humanitarian access worldwide
If you are an experienced donor relations professional with a strong humanitarian background and a commitment to ethical, impactful funding partnerships, the Donor Relations Coordinator role at Geneva Call offers both responsibility and purpose.
Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
Start Date: 1 March 2026