Director of Development and Donor Engagement

• Design and implement a multi-year fundraising and donor engagement strategy aligned with the Institute's mission and priorities.
• Build and professionalize the Development Office, including processes, governance, reporting, and stewardship frameworks.
• Develop and manage relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, alumni, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Lead the development of a flagship endowment initiative and secure transformative philanthropic support.
• Partner closely with the President, faculty, senior leadership, and the Institute's supporting foundation to advance fundraising priorities.
• Leverage the Institute's centenary celebrations as a platform for donor engagement and philanthropic growth.
• Establish meaningful KPIs, fundraising reporting, and CRM-driven donor management practices.

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in development, fundraising, advancement, or strategic donor-facing roles.
• Demonstrated success securing significant gifts and partnerships from foundations, corporations, and/or major donors.
• Proven experience building or transforming fundraising functions, teams, or processes.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within higher education, international organizations, foundations, or mission-driven institutions is highly desirable.
• Fluent English required; strong French is highly desirable.

This is a rare opportunity to build a strategic function from the ground up within one of the world's most respected institutions in international affairs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Institute's long-term philanthropic strategy, strengthening donor engagement, and contributing to its future success as it enters its second century.