External Relations Officer (Co-Financing and Partnership)

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Co-financing and Partnership Section (CPS), Public Affairs and Policy Support Branch (PAB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The External Relations Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, CPS.

For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org.

Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for contributing to and supporting the planning and implementation of resource mobilization activities in support of the UNODC Strategy 2021-2025 and the implementation of the UNODC fundraising plan. Within assigned authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties:

• Actively manage UNODC relations with a portfolio of donor Governments and funding agencies, with a view to increase the level of contributions on a sustained basis; maintain official contacts with representatives of donors located in Permanent Missions and in capitals of Member States, to promote support for UNODC activities; maintain a regular flow of information with donors on relevant substantive issues and on the utilization of their contributions, coordinate with the Financial Resources Management Service and other offices involved.
• Prepare corporate presentations for potential donors on various thematic and regional programmes.
• Explore and propose public-private partnerships within the assigned portfolio and advise on new opportunities for public – private partnerships.
• Monitor, analyse and maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of UNODC's technical cooperation programmes so as to facilitate interaction with donors.
• Monitor and advise on the implementation of the corporate fund-raising plan including corrective actions or new partnership opportunities.
• Assess specific donor interests by analysing evolving donor policies and priorities, both nationally and internationally, as well as exploring new avenues of fund-raising.
• Assist in the design and implementation of a coordination system to streamline and harmonize fundraising with donors.
• Provide training to UNODC colleagues on how to draft effective fund-raising plans.
• Advise partners on the funding modalities available.
• Negotiate and prepare funding agreements and arrangements, follow up on their clearance and subsequent registration and management of the contributions; provide advice, support and guidance as needed, identify and solve any difficulties which may arise.
• Promote fund-raising activities with relevant UNODC headquarter offices and those in the field, by providing guidance with regard to donors' priority areas of interest, including key programmes or thematic areas; Provide substantive contribution to the coordination of overall project/programme fund raising activities for donor consideration; Provide support in the evaluation of the effectiveness of fund-raising strategies and campaigns to recommend adjustments whenever necessary.
• Organize and prepare a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, correspondence with governments, mission reports etc. including briefing materials for the Executive Director and Directors for their missions to capitals; donor profiles and analyses of funding trends of earmarked and un-earmarked funding.
• Assist and advise field offices and global programmes on the development of their fund-raising strategies and related documents.
• Provide substantive input for missions of the Executive Director and other senior staff, as appropriate, to donor countries; participate in fund-raising missions.
• Manage UNODC initiatives to raise funds from and develop partnerships with the non-state sector by: (a) identifying new sources of funding in partnership with the private industry, foundations, civic groups and other organizations, and advising senior officials on possible approaches; (b) examining and implementing ways to leverage resources with non-governmental organizations; (c) promoting partnership and joint ventures with international financial and other institutions; (d) maintaining contacts with counterparts in other UN entities/offices.
• Promote the image of UNODC through presentations and representing the Office at meetings, conferences and other occasions, as required.

• Perform other work related duties as may be assigned.

  Competencies Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has good knowledge and understanding of technical cooperation, resource mobilization and development of partnership with governments, civil society organizations and the private sector. Is able to apply sound judgement in the context of assignments given. Has very good research, conceptual analytical and evaluative skills and the ability to identify and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. Is familiar with enterprise resource planning systems or other similar systems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political or social sciences, business management, law, international relations, or a related field, is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advance university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience, including five years at the international level, involving technical cooperation and public relations/fund-raising is required. Experience in working with the UN system or similar international organization is desirable. Working experience with enterprise resource planning systems and fund management tools or other similar systems is desirable. Field experience in technical cooperation is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice This position is financed from extra-budgetary resources. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Vienna is classified as a H and family duty station.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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