Partnership Development Officer (Europe)

The Partnership Development Officer (based in Europe) will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of current and potential partners in the multilateral and bilateral sector active in the global energy transition, as well as key programmatic initiatives within RMI and their fundraising strategies. This includes working with RMI Global and Program leadership and RMI fundraising teams to build an overall public sector partnership strategy for RMI with international and European public sector donors, leveraging key relationships and contacts within and outside of the organization’s network. This individual will be a key contributor to RMI’s Development team and will be essential to the achievement of the organization’s fundraising goals. Please note that this will begin as a one-year termed position.

Responsibilities

• Developing a public sector funding and influence strategy for Europe, in alignment with RMI’s program teams, by engaging public sector actors to support the mission of the RMI, both in Europe and with key multilateral funders such as the GEF and GCF.
• Identify and develop cultivation strategies for qualified public sector funders to support RMI, including policy-level interventions and influence.
• Meet annual fundraising/revenue and influence targets of RMI's public sector vertical.
• Partner with internal RMI legal and operational teams to navigate the legal, philanthropic and evolving geopolitical landscape within the EU and its implications globally and ensure partnership alignment to government policy & regulations.
• Represent RMI with an executive presence, and support organizational leaders in executing cultivation and solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Lead, in partnership with RMI US, the organizing of funder convenings and associated follow up to build networks and cultivate funder relationships.
• Work with RMI program teams to create compelling funder-facing proposals and presentations.
• Develop a high level of familiarity with the Salesforce database to document moves management process and provide accurate relationship status and financial projections for portfolio.
• Work collaboratively with RMI program teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of global RMI work and build strong working relationships with program leaders.
• Support the implementation of the Development Team’s short- and long-term objectives; engage with the development team by attending staff meetings, serving on special task forces, participating in Development-Program meetings, and understanding and contributing to RMI Development strategy and overall mission.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of seven years’ work experience building international partnerships and achieving revenue objectives with major public sector funders such as the IKI, the EU, the GEF, and/or international bilateral donors.
• 5+ years working on topics of energy transition such as industrial decarbonization, energy efficiency, grid modernization, and others.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and/or participating in a successful strategy and a track record for securing new agreements at the six-figure, seven-figure, and eight-figure level (may include EU-based core support).
• Experience working successfully with top-level Executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with global organizations in philanthropy and the public-private philanthropy nexus.
• Excellent initiative, follow-through, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

General Knowledge

• Knowledge of RMI’s mission and objectives as well as the principles and practices of global non-profit organizations.
• Knowledge of the funding and decision-making dynamics of major international public agencies in Europe, including their Boards.
• Experience translating the technical objectives of major international energy policy and programming into programmatic funding packages.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with RMI staff, Board members, community groups and other associated agencies.
• Able to navigate and understand a complicated funding environment with the flexibility to change course quickly with a positive attitude.

Location

We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Please note that this position requires you to be located within the United Kingdom. RMI partners with an Employer of Record (EOR) to hire talent in key countries outside of the U.S., China, and India. The EOR provides in-country employment infrastructure for our international RMI employees.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies. We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

Compensation

At RMI, we prioritize fairness in our pay practices. Salaries are determined based on a mix of experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity across similar roles. New hires typically start toward the lower end of the range, depending on experience and alignment with the role’s scope. In addition to base salary, this position includes an annual bonus target of 10% and eligibility for merit-based increases, which are tied to both individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

We offer an array of benefits including:

• Monthly healthcare allowance (paid in local currency) in addition to statutory requirements
• Pension plan
• Fertility and hormonal health support
• Mental health and wellness support
• Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Paid sabbatical leave
• Generous regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
• Work from home and home technology allowances
• Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
• Potential for bonuses and merit increases
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Team retreats and geographic meetups
• Rewards and recognition programs

Diversity

We know that the diversity of our teams makes us stronger as an organization, and RMI is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity as outlined in U.S. federal law. We prohibit discrimination against applicants, interns, and employees on the basis of any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: age (40 and over), race, color, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, uniformed service member status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other applicable status protected by applicable law. RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.