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Resource Mobilisation Specialist, P-3, Amman Regional Office, Jordan

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Resources Mobilisation Specialist to be based in its Amman Office to support its fundraising efforts relating to the on-going Syria sub regional crisis.


Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification:

• Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the area of donor relations, combined with advanced university degree in a related discipline.
• Five years progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, reporting at international and national levels and in Emergency situations
• Competencies in Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results, Relating and Networking, Persuading and Influencing, Planning and Organizing, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Deciding and Initiating Action, Creating and Innovating
• Negotiation/Liaison skills are an important asset.

In addition, you will require fundraising experience and the ability to work under pressure with thoroughness and attention to detail. Fluency in English and experience in proposal development with excellent writing skills and the ability to provide accurate and concise briefs and reports for internal and external purposes are also required. The ability to work in an international and multicultural environment, whilst maintaining good working relations with people of different cultures and nationalities is also essential. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset and previous UN/UNICEF experience in developing or middle income countries support to emergency response programme will be an asset.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form to recruit.menar@unicef.org, quoting VNMENA–12-08. Applications must be received by 13 September 2012. You can also become a member of the MENA Regional Database by submitting and application to the address above quoting VNMANADB-12-09. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.


UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.