Engaging the world’s armed groups and de facto or provisional authorities in complex situations, Geneva Call’s staff is a force for humanity, respect and hope. We employ a highly motivated and dedicated staff from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. We offer a unique working environment in a challenging field. If you’re skilled and passionate, we would like to hear from you.
Geneva Call is an equal opportunity employer. Our working languages are English and French. Candidates must be able to travel. For operational positions, travel is required to various parts of the world and, at times, in areas of armed conflict.
For other requirements, please refer to the specifications within the individual notices posted on this page. Geneva Call cannot guarantee a reply to unsolicited applications. Please also be aware that our recruitment and vetting procedures are thorough and can last several weeks.
Department: Funding & Services – Donor Relations Unit
Contract type: Permanent contract, Full-time (100%), Belgian contract
Duty station: Brussels, Belgium
Preferred start date: 1st of July 2026
*This position is open to candidates who are legally entitled to work in Belgium (EU)*
*Candidates who have previously applied for this position do not need to reapply, as their application is already under consideration*
Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect by armed groups, de facto or provisional authorities (AGDAs) for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence, in particular those related to the protection of civilians. Geneva Call focuses its efforts on banning the use of anti-personnel mines, protecting children from the effects of armed conflict, prohibiting sexual violence in armed conflict, working towards the elimination of gender discrimination, protecting civilian infrastructure, and ensuring humanitarian access.
As part of the Donor Relations’ team, the Donor Relations Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the excellence of relationship management of donors (creating and nurturing relationships of trust) and providing relevant support to the fundraising activities throughout the organization. This includes leadership, coordination, facilitation and tracking of the various donor engagements from identification, initial cultivation and solicitation, through ongoing stewardship and relationship management. While donor relations are a shared responsibility at different levels and intersections, the Donor Relations Coordinator, leads & coordinates aspects of the relationships that run across the organization and that are related to donors within her/his portfolio.
The main role of a Donor Relations Coordinator is to identify, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with donors within the assigned portfolio by supporting fundraising activities, providing personalized communication and stewardship, managing donor information and evaluating donor engagement to inform strategic efforts. The Donor Relations Coordinator serves as the focal point for optimising relations and providing relevant support to fundraising activities throughout the organization. The position also plays a proactive role in identifying new donors, funding instruments, and emerging opportunities within existing donor structures, ensuring that funding gaps are anticipated and addressed in collaboration with relevant teams. The coordinator contributes to enhancing Geneva Call’s visibility and positioning through targeted engagement initiatives, technical briefings, and events, and by bridging fundraising efforts with broader advocacy and communication platforms.
Identification of funding opportunities
Donor engagement and cultivation of relationships
Application development & grant negotiations
Data Management
Additional responsibilities
Work Relations
Education (essential)
Experience (essential)
Organisational competencies
Languages
Personal skills
Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies described in this job description. Performance reviews will be conducted in accordance with Geneva Call’s Performance Management guidelines using the job description, the individual work‑ and professional development plan, and the competency framework.
Conflict of Interest
Any candidate affiliated to, or openly supporting, one or more interest groups opposed to Geneva Call’s principles and values, or whose previous position could engender safety issues for co‑workers at Geneva Call, will be excluded from this selection process.
Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. Geneva Call is an inclusive working environment for all staff. Applications are particularly encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to humanitarian initiatives by cultivating relationships with key donors, supporting fundraising efforts and ensuring compliance that enables Geneva Call’s mission to protect civilians in conflict zones. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact and excel at relationship management, we look forward to your application.
For Application Please only submit your CV and cover letter by June 8th, 2026, by following the application link:
Our HR team will meticulously evaluate your profile in line with the requirements of the post you have applied for. Since we receive a good number of applications for all the positions Geneva Call advertises, it is not possible to communicate the results of our decisions with every candidate individually. Therefore, only the short‑listed candidates will be contacted by the HR team to invite them for a written test – and the steps afterwards if they qualify, i.e., interview and other assessments as deemed appropriate.
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