Private Sector Fundraising Expert for Central and North Europe

TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff.

Private Sector Fundraising Expert for Central and North Europe. Brussels

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of UNRWA’s Representative Office to the European Union (D/ROEU) in Brussels as a first supervisor and the Chief, Partnerships Division (CPD), Department of External Relations and Communications (ERCD) in Jerusalem as a second supervisor.

The position will be based at UNRWA’s Representative Office to the European Union in Brussels, with continuous interaction with the Department of External Relations and Communications in Jerusalem.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage and assess existing portfolio of partner organizations in Europe including companies, foundations and NGOs; with the objective of strengthening and expanding collaboration and development of a private sector network of contacts to increase support to UNRWA; • Build new relationships and expand existing outreach and fundraising plans for companies, foundations and NGOs in the in light of lessons learned and best practices of UNRWA’s previous outreach initiatives in Europe and other markets; And actively pursuing innovative avenues to identify new potential partners based on market intelligence, foundation and CSR databases and existing Agency contacts; • Develop and write proposals in collaboration with ERCD Partnerships Division and UNRWA’s Field Offices and Programme Departments within UNRWA’s priorities and criteria of potential partners; And coordinating project agreements and reporting internally with UNRWA’s Field Offices and Programme Departments concerning partnerships projects; • Promote awareness on UNRWA’s partnerships activities with companies, foundations and NGOs by producing communication material for publishing in UNRWA’s website, partners’ websites etc; • Assist in organizing meetings and drafting briefs and talking points for D/ROEU and senior; UNRWA officials on mission to Europe; Support the work of the UNRWA Representative Office to the EU through the necessary communication activities vis-à-vis the European Union and its Member States; • Support the work of the ERCD Partnerships Division with particular reference to development and drafting outreach and fundraising plans and activities as well as knowledge sharing across fundraising units including National Committees; • Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • A university degree in in business/marketing, communications, political or social sciences or a related discipline; • At least four years of progressively responsible professional experience in fundraising and resource mobilization; • Excellent command of written and spoken English; Proficiency in a second European language is mandatory.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • Advanced university degree is desirable. • Working knowledge of French • Familiarity with the Middle East and the Palestine refugee issue.

COMPETENCIES • Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; • Proven ability to exercise initiative, to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple competing priorities; • Excellent ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise style; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team environment and with people of diverse backgrounds, culture and nationalities; • Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE • The duration of the assignment is for 12 months. • Remuneration of up to USD 60,000 depending on qualifications and experience of the candidate. In addition to the fees, the consultant will be paid travel subsistence allowance (TSA) to cover costs of accommodation and other expenses.

APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements viaconsultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “Private Sector Fundraising Expert for Central and North Europe” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 21/10/2013 (late applications will not be considered).

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced female candidates. Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

How to apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “Private Sector Fundraising Expert for Central and North Europe” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 21/10/2013 (late applications will not be considered).

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced female candidates. Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.