Head of REACH (Resource mobilization, Branding and Communication) at International Media Support (IMS), Copenhagen
- International Media Support (IMS) Country: Denmark City: Copenhagen Office: IMS HQ Copenhagen Are you motivated by strengthening independent media in some of the world's most challenging contexts and can you help us increase our outreach? Who are we? At International Media Support (IMS), you join a global community working on one of today's defining challenges: ensuring that people everywhere can access trustworthy, fact‑based information.
- and shape their future
- depends on who produces information, how it circulates, and whether it can be trusted.
We work with bold and brave partners in contexts affected by conflict and social tension, helping ensure that ethical, public‑interest information can be produced and shared safely.
Through long‑term, locally grounded partnerships, we co‑create practical and innovative solutions- and respond rapidly in moments of crisis or opportunity.
By joining IMS, you become part of a collaborative, action‑oriented organisation that links local initiatives to global networks and helps shape responses to today's information challenges.
We may not offer the highest salaries, but we offer meaningful work with real impact on people's ability to act with confidence and agency in some of the world's most challenging environments.Unit The REACH unit consists of 10 colleagues and is IMS' Fundraising, Branding & Communication and MEL institutional support unit.
The Unit supports the Executive Management Group in executing the IMS Global Strategy, with a particular focus on fundraising, strategic branding and communication, and strengthening relations with key donors.
Key objectives include performance related to IMS's overall fundraising targets, including relational management with strategic partners and enhancing IMS's brand visibility and external positioning.
Job summary The Head of the REACH Unit ensures progress in IMS's global fundraising efforts, strengthens our strategic brand and communications, and cultivates strong relationships with key institutional donors, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the EU.
Working full‑time (37 hours/week), the Head of REACH applies their own expertise within the REACH task portfolio, acts as a “playing coach”, and leads an experienced team through clear KPIs.The role collaborates closely with leaders across IMS' three other institutional support units to ensure coherence and impact across the organisation.
Key responsibilities Leading a team of 10 skilled professionals including setting direction, supporting professional development and performance through clear priorities, budget follow‑up, well‑defined KPIs, and a focus on quality and impact.
Managing the unit's responsibility for IMS fundraising pipeline and CRM system, providing timely progress updates to the Executive Management Group, and supporting regional departments in identifying opportunities and guiding application processes.
Managing the unit's responsibility for leading the IMS Brand Identity process and the associated institutional communication tasks, including progress reporting and follow-up on internal and external branding efforts.Managing the unit's responsibility for overseeing the Key Account Structure for core donors Danida, SIDA, Norad, and the EU in close collaboration with regional departments and the FLOW unit.
Managing the unit's responsibility for ensuring that Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) is closely integrated into the unit's areas of responsibility.
Collaborating closely with executive management and other unit heads to avoid sub-optimization and ensure coordinated efforts across units.
What are we looking for?
Qualifications Approximately 7 years of relevant professional experience across one or more of the areas listed below Proven experience in fundraising, including managing pipelines and securing contributions from institutional donors and experience working with CRM systems and managing structured fundraising data.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high‑level donor relationships.Understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and its integration into programme or organisational processes.
Strong understanding of strategic branding and communication, with experience leading organisational brand initiatives and its connection to fundraising targets.
Solid experience in stakeholder engagement across complex organisations.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and using KPIs to drive performance.
Ability to collaborate effectively across units to ensure strategic alignment and coherence.
Excellent organisational skills, including budget follow‑up and administrative oversight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are an asset.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable plans.
Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications, International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
Duration and location Place of employment: IMS Headquarter, Copenhagen, Denmark Employment type: Full-time, open-ended contract The REACH unit is one of four Institutional Support Units alongside FLOW, responsible for finance, accounting and IT, GROW, responsible for IMS delivery capabilities, employee cycle and salary management and ENGAGE responsible for product development and our global engagement.
The head of REACH works closely with the other unit heads and reports to Executive Director.How to apply You apply by submitting your resume and application in English through the link below.
We review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early.
Deadline for submitting applications is April 22nd.
Please direct questions about the position to Director of Change Management, Daniel Drevfors ([email protected]).
Who can apply IMS encourages everyone with the required qualifications and skills to apply, regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Code of conduct IMS shows no tolerance to any kind of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.
Therefore, all employments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
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