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Regional Resource Mobilization and Partnership Adviser, Arab States

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VACANCY NO.: UNFPA Job ID 2163
POST TYPE: Rotational
DURATION: One year (renewable) *
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Arab States Regional Office
Organizational Setting:
Under the overall guidance/supervision of the Regional Director and in close consultation with the Resource Mobilization Branch (RMB), the individual - located in a regional office - will focus on the development and implementation of a Regional Resource Mobilization Strategy and on building and coordinating Regional Office resource mobilization, partnership and private sector outreach capacity. He/she will also provide capacity building to Country Offices (COs).
Job Purpose:
In order to enhance UNFPA capacity at regional level and with the main goal of improving support for the pressing needs in regional and country offices, each Region will require the services of a Regional Resource Mobilization and Partnership Adviser to guide the development, implementation and updates of a Regional Resource Mobilization Strategy. The individual will also focus on building and coordinating Regional Office resource mobilization, partnership and private sector outreach capacity and to provide capacity building to COs.
Major Activities/Expected Results:
  1. Prepare an inventory and accompanying analysis of the various funding modalities available for the region for both a developmental and humanitarian context.
  2. Actively develop and explore partnerships with potential donors seeking to encourage their commitment to UNFPA. This includes both traditional and newly established donors and funding mechanisms (through traditional donors, the UN, World Bank, donor special programmes, and – in consultation with RMB prior to outreach - private sector and foundations) and analyse specific funding trends and patterns which can assist in predicting donor interest in UNFPA programmes.
  3. Cooperate with UNFPA offices present in the region on funding opportunities and when relevant, conduct donor negotiations for contributions to regular and co-financing contributions demonstrating UNFPA's comparative advantage and reflecting priorities of donor countries.
  4. Actively collaborate with the Regional Office team (including the Communication Adviser) on raising the visibility and promoting results from Country Programmes (CPs) and other relevant programming modalities relevant in the region.
  5. Manage networks of partners in the region, and create mechanisms for interaction among partners (parliamentarians, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), etc);
  6. Develop guidelines for above partnerships, including the development and maintenance of a database on regional partners.
  7. Develop a Regional RM Strategy to include inter alia:
a. The development of innovative approaches and strategies for fund raising activities from various donor segments to increase regular and co-financing contributions of the organization. b. Activities to engage private sector partners at the regional level. c. The promotion and sharing of lessons learned/best practices in resource mobilization in the region; d. The identification and support of countries that have special needs with respect to Resource mobilization and management; e. Building capacity of specific country offices in fund raising, partnership building and fund management; f. Review of the various CPs, including on the respective RM plans in consultation with the Resource Mobilization Branch. 8. Follow-up with country offices on contributions to UNFPA regular resources. 9. Work with selected countries in the region identified as “emerging donors” to develop specific strategies aimed at exploring potential increases in contributions to regular resources, co-financing opportunities towards their own country programmes and South-South collaboration. 10. Assist COs in the development of country-specific resource mobilization strategies and as required, undertake specific missions to support related fund-raising efforts at country and/or regional level and provide capacity building. 11. Provide support to the regional office and specific COs in the development of donor proposals and in the preparation of progress reports. 12. Oversee timely and high-quality compliance with donor reporting requirements by Country Offices, including through the Donor Agreement and Report Tracking System (DARTS). 13. Oversee full utilization of donor contributions, review donor-funded programme implementation bottlenecks, challenges and opportunities and suggest solutions to improve results-based implementation and reporting. Any other duties as required by the Supervisor. Core Competencies:
• Commitment to UNFPA's Values and Guiding Principles; • Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management; • Team Work/Communication/Self-Management • Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making; • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning
Functional Competencies:
• Creating visibility for the organization • Global leadership and advocacy for ICPD goals • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships; makes effective use of UNFPA’s resources and comparative advantage to strengthen alliances • Innovation and marketing of new approaches • Resource mobilization • Organizational awareness • Job knowledge/technical expertise
Job Requirements:
• Advanced university degree in international relations, international development, public administration, communication, management or other related field; • 10 years of relevant professional experience in Resource Mobilization or partnerships building, including at least 5 at the international level • Established track record in fund raising and public-private sector partnerships; • Relevant work experience with UN, bi-lateral, international donors/agencies and/or non-governmental organizations; • Familiarity with UNFPA programmes and policies, knowledge of international development policies and institutions, international politics an advantage • Proficiency in English and Arabic required. Working knowledge of French would be an asset.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
How to apply:
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA athttp://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
*No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5

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