Donor Relations Officer

Mid Senior Programme & Policy

Overview

Manage donor relations and fundraising efforts effectively

You have:

• Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) preferably in Public Relations, International Development, Economics or other relevant discipline.
• A bachelor's degree preferably in Public Relations, International Development, Economics or other relevant discipline with a combination of two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in fundraising and donor relations, including in coordination and multistakeholder contexts is required.
• Understanding of donor policies and environment is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required.
• Excellent writing skills to draft proposals and external communications are required.
• Experience in working in developing countries with an understanding of development, human rights or humanitarian issues is desirable.
• Full working knowledge of English is essential.
• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language, particularly French, is an asset.

Contract

This is a IICA-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-2 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

Background Information – SUN Movement Secretariat

Since 2010, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement has inspired a new way of working collaboratively to end malnutrition, in all its forms. With the governments of SUN Countries in the lead, it unites people—from civil society, the United Nations, donors, businesses and researchers—in a collective effort to improve nutrition. The SUN Strategy 2021–2025 (SUN 3.0) prioritizes country leadership and focuses on supporting systemic change at the country level. It seeks to capture the ambition of SUN countries and guide the work of all actors at all levels aligning concerted action behind and responding to commonly agreed national priorities set out by governments in SUN countries.

SUN 3.0 is committed to fundamental, effective nutrition action, with equity and the principle of leaving no one behind. For its third phase, the SUN Movement will drive forward gender equality and enshrine youth leadership across the Movement. SUN 3.0 will strengthen partnerships to achieve greater impact on nutrition through food systems, health, social protection, education, water and sanitation. In the current global context working with multiple stakeholders to ensure a climate smart and gender responsive approach will be key.

The SUN Movement Secretariat (SMS) plays a convening and facilitating role for the stakeholders of the Movement to work together to advance progress on addressing malnutrition in all its forms. This is done by working at global, country and regional levels.

The SUN Movement Secretariat comprises personnel based in Geneva and teams based in regional hubs in Asia, African and Latin America. All parts of the Movement – member governments, and the four SUN networks (Civil Society, United Nations, Business, Donors) as well as the SUN Movement Secretariat - work together with the SUN Movement Coordinator, to align and focus efforts around national nutrition priorities. These priorities are advocated for in global and regional fora.

The SUN Movement Secretariat is hosted by UNOPs.

Role of the Donor Relations Officer

The Donor Relations Officer will report to the Head, Partnerships, Financing and Network Relations and will support donor relations and fundraising as well as private sector partnerships for the SMS and other parts of the Movement through outreach and partnership building, development of proposals and joint initiatives, support and facilitation of meetings and events as well as support the development of targeted communications and advocacy materials or resources for donor relations and fundraising efforts.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Fundraising for the SMS - Serve as focal point for a portfolio of assigned donors (governments, intergovernmental organizations, fund and foundations). - Contribute to an office-wide consistent and coherent approach to fundraising including coordinated outreach to donors in Capitals, Geneva, Rome and other Permanent Missions in the SUN regional hub locations through regular information sharing of office-wide fundraising policies, strategies, and approaches. - Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned donors' nutrition related policies and analyze opportunities for enhanced cooperation with SUN. - Develop and update donor profiles and other briefing materials for the SUN Coordinator and SMS Management. - Develop comprehensive donor proposals for the SMS and SUN Movement and ensure all required documents are developed and included when finalising donor agreements. - Support the update and implementation of the donor strategy designed to increase un-earmarked funding. - Identify opportunities for fundraising, including outreach to new donors, funds and foundations - Monitor agreements and renewals with donors in cooperation with the Operations Team. - Maintain updated contact databases for donors and key partners for fundraising. - Organize high level donor meetings and missions to donor capitals for the SUN Coordinator, SMS Director and other senior staff. - Monitoring the use of contributions in order to provide accurate and relevant information to donors. - Updates donors regarding implementation of ongoing projects and forthcoming needs in order to ensure maximum funding stability for SMS and SUN activities. - Prepare regular progress reports to donor governments or foundation partners on the implementation of donor support, in consultation with the Operations Team. - Prepare written documentation, correspondence and presentations to donor governments and other SUN stakeholders. - Working in close collaboration with Comms and Operations Teams, support the development of the SMS Annual Report as a key donor advocacy product. - Review and provide input on other outreach/visibility material geared towards donors. - Represent the SUN Movement Secretariat in meetings, conferences etc. on fundraising at the request of the Head of Partnerships, Financing and Network Relations.

2. Fundraising for the SUN Networks

• Support and coordinate fundraising efforts of the SUN Networks, including through development of joint fundraising materials, presentations, regular information exchange and joint donor meetings and missions.
• Explore available modalities for the funding of SUN Networks, including using UNOPS as a pass-through channel.
• Support the SUN Network secretariats in the development of fundraising strategies and targeted proposals for individual SUN Networks.
• Support meetings of the SUN Donor Network (SDN) and facilitate engagement of donors in key policy processes and events in consultations with the SUN Networks.
• If decided to set up a new SUN Movement Pooled Fund, develop the strategy and all foundation documents including fundraising for it.

3. Private Sector Fundraising and Engagement

• In consultation with SMS management, develop a comprehensive private sector fundraising and engagement strategy for the SMS and/or SUN, taking into consideration conflict of interest and UN rules and regulations.
• Support strengthened private sector engagement across the SUN Movement with the SUN Business Network and other GSS partners as appropriate.
• Support outreach and engagement with private sector partners and key business networks at the global and regional level.
• Ensure coordinated approaches to private sector across the SMS through regular information exchanges, sharing of materials.
• Develop funding proposals for SMS and SUN targeted at the private sector.

4. Knowlegde Management and Innovation

• Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively to improve fundraising and donor relations in SMS and SUN.
• Support the facilitation of an internal SMS cross-team fundraising group.

• Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure the SMS is continually incorporating best practice approaches.

  Impact of Results

• SMS Fundraising Strategy implemented

• SUN Network fundraising efforts aligned and strengthened
• Private sector engagement strategy developed and implemented

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) preferably in Public Relations, International Development, Economics or other relevant discipline.

• A bachelor's degree preferably in Public Relations, International Development, Economics or other relevant discipline with a combination of two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree

Experience - A minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in fundraising and donor relations, including in coordination and multistakeholder contexts is required - Understanding of donor policies and environment is required. - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required. - Excellent writing skills to draft proposals and external communications are required. - Experience in working in developing countries with an understanding of development, human rights or humanitarian issues is desirable.

Languages

• Full working knowledge of English is essential.
• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language, particularly French, is an asset

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: ICS-10 (International ICA - IICA 2 ) Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

****This position is based in Switzerland and the contract fee is not exempt from Swiss laws, including but not limited to laws regarding taxation, social security, accident and health insurance. The incumbent will be required to pay taxes, social security and any other legal requirements under Swiss laws.****

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
• Geneva, Switzerland is a family duty station.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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