IWGIA is looking for a Donor Relations and Communication Advisor

The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) is a global human rights organisation dedicated to promoting and defending the rights of Indigenous Peoples worldwide. As Indigenous Peoples continue to play a critical role in addressing global challenges related to human rights, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development, IWGIA is expanding its efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships, diversify its funding base, and enhance its engagement with institutional donors and other stakeholders.

To support these ambitions, IWGIA is seeking a Donor Relations and Communication Advisor. The position will contribute to strengthening donor engagement, identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities, supporting resource mobilisation efforts, and enhancing the visibility of IWGIA’s impact and partnerships.

Your primary tasks:

The advisor will play a central role in coordinating IWGIA’s institutional partnerships and engagement efforts. Key tasks include:

Resource Mobilisation and Donor Relations Support

• Support in updating the mapping of global donors (including private philanthropies and institutional donors) aligned with IWGIA’s strategic priorities on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and human rights.
• Support the Institutional Partnerships and Engagement Advisor and Technical Advisors in developing tailored concept notes, and proposals for solicited and unsolicited donors and other institutional partners.
• Support in coordinating inputs from programme, finance, and regional teams for funding applications and partnership opportunities.
• Support the preparation of donor briefing materials, background notes, and presentation packages.
• Maintain and regularly update donor profiles and engagement records in relevant internal systems.
• Assist in maintaining proposal pipelines and tracking resource mobilisation efforts and results.
• Support internal knowledge sharing on donor priorities, requirements, and funding trends.
• Support the planning and coordination of meetings, presentations, and donor engagement opportunities.
• Contribute to donor intelligence gathering and tracking emerging funding opportunities.

Donor Communications and Visibility

• Support development of donor-related communication materials and initiatives in close collaboration with the communications and engagement team.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of donor-facing events, briefings, and networking opportunities.
• Support managing external contractor relations and content in relation to donor communication and visibility.
• Ensure donor visibility requirements are met across relevant communication products and platforms.
• Maintain and organise donor communication materials, contact lists, and engagement records.

You as the candidate have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in donor relations, partnerships, communications, or resource mobilisation, preferably within an INGO or international development context.
• Knowledge of donor landscapes and familiarity with Indigenous Peoples’ rights, human rights, or related advocacy fields is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Danish / Nordic philanthropies will be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in institutional fundraising, including donor mapping, opportunity identification, and relationship management with bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and/or private sector donors.
• Strong skills in proposal development and grant writing, including coordinating inputs, developing logical frameworks, budgets, and high-quality funding applications.
• Experience managing fundraising pipelines, tracking donor engagement, reporting deadlines, and funding opportunities through CRM systems will be an asset.
• Excellent project coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals and donor processes simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating communication products and outreach activities, such as newsletters, events, webinars, digital content, or donor communications.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex programme information into clear, engaging, and donor-oriented content tailored to different audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external service providers.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in one or more Nordic languages is a strong asset.

In return, we offer:

A position in a global human rights organisation dedicated to promoting and defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights, where you get the opportunity to influence development and put your professional and personal skills into play. You get committed colleagues with whom you can spar in a good and engaging working environment where we help each other.

The position is a 30 hours (per week) role, including ½ an hour for lunch, for an initial 2-year employment contract with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. IWGIA follows the state’s salary levels.

You will report to the Institutional Partnerships and Engagement Advisor.

The position should ideally be based in Copenhagen, Denmark, to facilitate close collaboration with colleagues and partners, although alternative locations may be considered for the right candidate. IWGIA does not cover the cost to relocate.

IWGIA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability. All applications will be treated confidentially.

Application deadline: 2^nd November 2026

First interview is scheduled for week 46. Start date is 1^st January 2027.

For more information contact our Institutional Partnerships and Engagement Advisor, Arnab Dewan on ad@iwgia.org

Please send a motivation letter and your CV to position@iwgia.org

Statement on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We recognise that AI can be a useful tool when preparing an application. If you choose to use AI, we encourage you to first develop your own responses and then use AI to help refine or polish your writing. Most importantly, we want to hear about your own experiences, skills, judgement and understanding of the role, not AI-generated responses that do not reflect your actual background and capabilities. Applications will not be assessed on writing style, but on the relevance of your experience, skills and competencies, your ability to collaborate, and your understanding of the role and context.