Take direct responsibility for drafting responses to calls for proposals and coordinate funding requests submitted by desk units or field teams (notably in France)
Build and maintain partner relationships and ensure compliance with accountability requirements
Contribute to the association's fundraising strategy by proposing initiatives and creating partnership opportunities tailored to prospects/partners and Médecins du Monde's funding charter, both for prospecting and retention
Research, identify, qualify and catalogue potential prospects
Implement regional action plans (France) in collaboration with a team member and regional teams
Monitor the approach strategy for major prospects and propose improvements
Contact and meet (including in-person) prospects and partners in meetings and at internal or external events
Manage and negotiate agreements with partners
Liaise with the legal department on contractual matters and with program teams for reporting and monitoring commitments
Foster strong partnership relationships and facilitate internal working groups
Manage the creation, updating and dissemination of communication materials (brochures, reports, social media…)
Participate in various department projects; contribute to events, public relations and donor retention activities, and handle a range of files according to current needs and urgencies

General university degree (Master's level, BAC+5)
At least 5 years' experience in private fundraising, including CSR, is required; ideally in France and in the humanitarian/solidarity sector
Proven experience managing and nurturing private funders/donors based in France
Good knowledge of and interest in the commercial private sector
Autonomy / ability to work independently
Strong interest in business development and prospecting
Tenacity and persistence
Ability to work in a team
Rigour in tracking prospecting activities and partnerships
Diplomacy
Project management skills
Ability to identify and engage internal stakeholders
Create and develop a network of partners
Prospect, persuade and negotiate
Draft and present outreach proposals
Knowledge of the humanitarian and non-profit sector
Identify key messages to promote the association's projects
Adapt communication style to different interlocutors
Ability to retain and deepen relationships with private funders
IT: Proficient in MS Office and social media — experience with a CRM is a definite plus
Languages: Proficiency in English is a plus and could make a difference

Telework agreement: up to 110 days per year (minimum presence: 5 days/month)
13th month salary (for employees with more than 6 months' seniority)
Meal vouchers worth €10 (MdM contribution: 60%)
Health insurance (mutuelle) covered 100%
MdM promotes training and internal mobility
5 weeks of annual leave + 22.5 RTT days per year
50% reimbursement of public transport pass
Strong commitment to inclusion and the fight against all forms of discrimination

Project Manager, Funding & Private Partnerships

Key skills