Strategic Engagement Advisor - Washington, United States - FINCA International

Description

ERADICATING GLOBAL POVERTY:

ABOUT FINCA INTERNATIONAL

FINCA International believes in creating sustainable solutions to eradicate global poverty.

We started in 1984 with a powerful idea: if rural women farmers could form a Village BankTM to share a loan and guarantee repayment, they could access the funds to invest in their farming operations, grow their businesses and improve their standard of living. It was the dawn of what we know today as microfinance.

Remaining true to this original idea but evolving our business model to meet the needs of customers across diverse geographies, FINCA is now a global leader in mobilizing and investing capital in lasting and sustainable solutions. We focus on solutions that are most important to our customers: improving livelihoods, building resilience and investing in education.

We think banks can, and should, offer accessible and flexible credit, savings, and other financial products to help people improve their financial health, manage their ongoing obligations, cope with setbacks, and build resources for the future.

We also know that financial services are not the only tool people need to thrive. People also need access to education and other services such as health, sanitation, clean water, and climate adaptation guidance and resources. FINCA is a leading investor in social enterprises whose products and services address these challenges in a scalable and sustainable way while delivering on quantifiable and positive social impact.

We are over 8,000 dedicated colleagues who are passionate about ending poverty. Most of us live in the communities we serve across 40 countries, and all of us are guided by our values of warmth, trust, and responsibility.

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and consider people at all career stages. We seek individuals with whom we can build strong and lasting relationships – people who care about, and have respect for, customers. We look for colleagues who approach their work with joy, innovation, energy, and a sense of service beyond self.

Thank you for applying.

Role Overview

FINCA International is looking for a proactive, results-oriented, and passionate Strategic Engagement Advisor (SEA) to join our team to develop and drive impactful engagement strategies with key influential audiences to dramatically increase awareness and support for FINCA's work to end global poverty.

As the Strategic Engagement Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of fostering relationships and mobilizing support from key stakeholders, including board members, corporate leaders, celebrities, investors, and donors. Your primary responsibility will be to design and execute ambitious, tailored engagement strategies that catalyze support for FINCA amongst these key stakeholders and their networks.

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Business Development and External Relations, the SEA will work directly with the leadership team including FINCA's Global CEO. We are looking for an expert creative thinker and relationship builder, with executive presence who is comfortable with ambitious goals and can effectively leverage organizational resources and foster relationships to maximize impact.

Responsibilities:

• Identify influential supporters aligned with FINCA's strategic goals and values.
• Develop unique engagement strategies for each supporter/audience, leveraging organizational resources and competencies.
• Craft compelling narratives and experiences tailored to the interests and motivations of each group.
• Establish a priority list of events and meetings to attract support, leading participation and representation as appropriate.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including regular communication and personalized engagement efforts.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of engagement activities, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate and coordinate with FINCA's fundraising team to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational goals
• Develop and maintain expertise in FINCA's work through trips to visit clients and collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of resources and support needed to achieve FINCA's strategic objectives
• Use CRM to track identification and engagement of portfolio of influential stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic engagement or relationship management, fundraising
• Proven track record of fostering relationships with influential stakeholders resulting in measurable fundraising impact
• Experience in international development or social impact field
• Proficiency in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and other relevant technology tools to track stakeholder engagement, manage relationships, and analyze engagement data.

About You

• Passionate about using your skills to connect influential audiences with organizations working to drive social impact
• Works effectively with individuals and with groups, exhibiting tact and consideration, actively working to resolve conflicts.
• Flexible and open-minded; You seek out and handle constructive feedback
• Confident, inspiring trust and respect amongst your peers and colleagues
• Comfortable working under pressure and in lower resource environments
• Pro-active, results-oriented, and self-motivated; you take initiative, tackle tough problems, act on opportunities
• Creative, generating new ideas and bringing fresh thinking to challenges and opportunities
• Excels at systematic decision-making using sound and accurate judgment, you include appropriate people in decision-making process, build consensus, and consider the holistic impact of decisions

Competencies:

Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop innovative engagement strategies tailored to the needs and priorities of different stakeholder groups. Experience in aligning engagement efforts with organizational objectives and priorities.

Relationship Management Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. Experience in personalized engagement efforts, including regular communication, networking, and stakeholder outreach.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts in a clear, compelling, and persuasive manner. Experience in crafting engaging narratives, presentations, and communication materials tailored to different audiences.

Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience in developing and implementing action plans, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies as needed.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to gather and analyze data, identify trends and insights, and make data-driven decisions to optimize engagement strategies and outcomes.

Team Collaboration: Readily shares information and ideas with others, has good listening and comprehension skills; Can effectively as part of a cross-functional team, collaborating with colleagues from different departments such as Research, Communications, and Programs to develop and execute integrated engagement strategies.

Cultural Sensitivity: Cultural sensitivity and awareness, with experience working in multicultural or international settings. Ability to engage with diverse cultures and communities in a respectful and inclusive manner.

Travel requirements

Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to domestic and foreign locations

To apply please upload in one combined PDF attachment: a cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for this role and CV.