International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago
KOICA, Donor Engagement Consultant
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to global crises, helping people recover and regain control of their lives. They are seeking a Donor Engagement Consultant to gather intelligence and develop a report on KOICA, focusing on their priorities and preferences as a major donor, and to provide evidence-based recommendations for IRC's engagement with KOICA.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Gather intel via desk research, key informant interviews (KII) with KOICA and/or KOICA implementing partners, and other modalities to be confirmed between the IRC team and the consultant, about KOICA to understand their position, priorities, preferences, and role as a major Humanitarian / International Development Donor
Specifically to understand: KOICA’s overall geographic priorities with a focus on KOICA priority geographies which are aligned to IRC country presence
KOICA’s current technical priorities, specifically in the areas of humanitarian assistance, health, education, climate resilience, economic growth and protection
How does KOICA fund implementing partners? What funding mechanisms do they employ? Grants, contracts, in-kind, volunteers, etc.?
How are funding mechanism selections developed?
How could IRC Inc. (HQ) receive funding from KOICA for its country programs?
Could IRC Korea receive funding from KOICA for country programs, similar to the structures for IRC DE or IRC UK to access European and British funding?
Does KOICA only fund organizations with registration in the ROK or do they also fund INGOs without registration in the ROK?
What are registration requirements for INGOs with offices in the ROK that facilitate eligibility for an INGO to receive KOICA funding?
What are the eligibility requirements for INGOs to receive KOICA funding?
What are the eligibility requirements for Korean organizations to receive KOICA funding?
Is it feasible to work with and through Korean organizations?
How does KOICA define CSOs?
What is KOICA’s annual budget?
What is the average award size and duration?
What is KOICA’s annual award cycle?
What is the breakdown of KOICA’s annual budget by geography, technical priority areas, and to INGOs vs Korean organizations?
How is KOICA’s annual budget allocation determined?
What is KOICA’s proposal development process? Concept Note to Proposal?
Do pre and post award collaterals (proposals, reports, etc.) need to be submitted in English, Korean, or the working language of the country where programs are implemented?
Does KOICA prioritize public – private partnerships? If so, what is the structure of this modality and what are the requirements to pursue funding in this way?
Who are the main KOICA stakeholders? Government authorities? Civil Society? International Entities? Private sector? Etc
Who are KOICA’s key implementing partners and how are they funded? Which Korean organizations? Which INGOs (Oxfam, Save, Plan, etc.)?
What proportion of KOICA’s budget is allocated to Country Programs/Projects vs World Friends Korea (CSO volunteers)?
How does KOICA make funding decisions?
What are KOICA’s evaluation criteria (localization. gender inclusion, innovation, etc.?) for funding proposals?
What are the requirements for CSO/INGOs to host KOICA volunteers?
What is the application process to host KOICA volunteers?
Are KOICA volunteers primarily professionals seeking to contribute their technical expertise, ie medical doctors contributing to work for 4 weeks at mobile medical units? Or university age interns seeking professional experience? Or disaster / emergency response teams, ie Team Rubicon?
Provide regular updates and provide a final report on research findings about KOICA as described in items 1 and 2, above
The final report will also include evidence based recommendations for IRC to engage with KOICA to pursue funding to become an implementing partner; or evidence based recommendations for IRC to cease consideration of KOICA as a donor
Qualification
Required
A minimum qualification of Bachelor's degree in International Development, Political Science, or related field
Professional experience working with KOICA, either as a direct employee or as an employee of a KOICA implementing partner
Ability to meet with KOICA in-person at their HQ in the Seoul metropolitan area
Experience gathering research and intel in diverse formats (desk research, key informant interviews, etc.)
Experience with Major Institutional Donor Engagement (FCDO, UN, USAID, EU, ECHO, World Bank, Gavi, etc.) prioritized
Excellent oral and written communications skills and demonstrated ability to write and produce documents (reports, white papers, etc.) under tight deadlines
Excellent English and Korean speaking/writing skills essential
Preferred
Experience with INGO Business Development for Institutional Donor Funding preferred
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
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2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
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David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
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