Donor Relations Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the preparation of briefings and talking points for meetings and missions
• Prepare periodic reports, i.e. donor updates, internal sitreps, briefing notes for senior managers, and activity-specific reports as required.
• Prepare funding submissions for donors
• Be the focal point to ensure that donor visibility is implemented under all programmes
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, Communications, Business of Public Administration is required

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

• Experience in reporting, excellent writing skills.
• Experience in donor relations is an asset.
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills; good research and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
• Have affinity with or interest in development aid, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Language skills:

• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Resource mobilization, partnership and donor coordination

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

Eligible candidates must be between 18 - 29 years of age throughout the duration of their service.

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. How to Apply: - Go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. - Or visit https://www.unv.org/special-calls and select the special call to which you would like to apply by clicking “Apply” button below. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then select the Special call to which you would like to apply via the above-mentioned channels * Watch this video for the specific steps you must follow to register on the UN Volunteers' Global Talent Pool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT5uJ_FolWU Application deadline: 04 April 2021