Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Associate

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Description

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Reporting to the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Adviser (RMPA) at the Regional Office (RO), the volunteer will take directions from RMPA and relevant staff to provide support in the areas of research, analysis, grant management, and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, analysis and provide intelligence on funding trends, donor priorities, mapping, funding landscape and aid environment.
• Support Country Offices (COs) in the timely and effective implementation of grants, including quality reporting and donor relations.
• Prepare donor briefs on areas of cooperation, identify opportunities for engagement with traditional and emerging donors, UN inter-agency joint programmes, IFIs (e.g. European Union, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank) and the private sector for humanitarian funding and strategic partnerships.
• Draft concept notes, project proposals as well as coordinate negotiations over technical and financial requirements to roll out project opportunities in support of the Country Offices and in tandem with humanitarian priorities in the region.
• Support the development of specialized Humanitarian donor proposals including review and support to COs for European Commission Humanitarian Aid, KSRelief, Japan Supplementary budget proposals etc.
• Coordinate submissions of proposals to the European Commission Humanitarian Aid and other humanitarian donors while ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Review and co-draft all humanitarian projects’ reports in collaboration with relevant organizational units, in support of the COs.
• Support COs with capacity development in writing proposals for humanitarian projects, implementation, and reporting.
• Support the organization of events, training workshops and webinars addressed to COs and partners.
• Develop and implement mechanisms for improved knowledge sharing, including organizing coordination meetings, documenting key decisions, and ensuring follow-up actions are tracked.
• Work to strengthen team capacity in developing and maintaining practices that align with donor and organizational policies and procedures, while ensuring UNFPA rules, policies and regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Support the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships team with administrative functions including but not limited to procurement, processing of payments, event logistics, and recruitments.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements:

• Secondary Education, with a Bachelor degree or currently studying towards a Bachelor or Master degree in Development studies, social sciences, international relations, business administration or a related field.Interpersonal and intercultural skills     
• Writing skills in English are essential
• Proposal and report writing
• Research and analysis
• Project/programme management
• Proficiency in current office software applications
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter
• Knowledge of the UN System and in particular UNFPA mandate.

Source: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021261478

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