The Position:

The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Specialist post is located in the Public Funding and Financing Branch, Division for External Relations (DER) in New York.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Public Funding and Financing Branch, the incumbent will work to broaden and increase UNFPA funding base, maintain and strengthen strong partnerships with government donors, including emerging donors within their portfolio, provide guidance to regional and country offices with a view to meet donors requirements and expectations. As part of the government donor team, the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Specialist works within an integrated, coordinated, and systems strengthening approach which is fundamental to the Communication and Strategic Partnerships and UNFPA’s overall strategy.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
You would be responsible for:

• Maintain and expand strong relation with donor representatives in UN missions and capitals in order to ensure appropriate level of contribution;
• Undertake donor studies (donor policies, sectoral and geographic preferences, etc), research and other activities with a view to identifying funding opportunities;
• Provide strategic guidance on building and expanding UNFPA’s engagement with government donors, and set mechanisms for leveraging partnerships with emerging donors.
• Develop specific donor fund-raising strategies and approaches when relevant and solicit funding proposals from relevant UNFPA program units;
• Work closely with UNFPA’s Representation Offices to position UNFPA programmes and build the case for core and non-core funding, in alignment with donor’s priorities.
• Advise UNFPA colleagues (HQ Units, Regional/Country Offices) on resource mobilization modalities and procedures, including bilateral and multilateral modalities;
• Assist Country Offices with development of Resource Mobilization Plans;
• Advise on co-financing procedures and guidelines;
• Review/clear and, when necessary, negotiate and revise co-financing agreements with donors;
• Prepare briefing notes and speaking points for senior management ahead of donor or UNDG meetings;
• Ensure that UNFPA internal systems (DARTS, Quantum) properly reflect donor agreements;
• Support the Agency in  increasing visibility and mobilizing resources for UNFPA’s key New York-based funding instruments, including thematic funds and joint programmes.
• In liaison with UNFPA’s Media and Communication Branch, ensure appropriate visibility of Donor’s support to UNFPA core resources and programs.
• Any other tasks allocated by the supervisor and DER management.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Business Administration, Economics, or International Relations.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Seven (7) years of experience at national and international level, of which, 3-5 years must be related to Resource Mobilization and Public Relations, and in a managerial/ leadership position leading a team, as well as dealing with development assistance and donor relations;
• Previous experience in working with donors in the area of population and development is desirable;
• Good track record in fund-raising and management of funding instruments;
• Familiarity with UNFPA programmes and policies, knowledge of international development financing, and international politics;
• Excellent negotiation skills, advocacy and public speaking.
• Field experience is an asset.

Languages: 

• Excellent English-language writing and communications skills;
• Knowledge and fluency in one or more other UN official languages is an asset.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for Impact

Functional Competencies:

• Mobilizing Resources;
• Creating visibility for the Organization;
• Leading global/ regional/ country advocacy for organizational priorities;
• Internal and external communication and resource mobilization.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements