EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER (Fundraising)

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

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Org. Setting and Reporting The post is located in the Donor and External Relations Section, External Outreach Service of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Chief of Section.

Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief of Section, the External Relations Officer (Fundraising) will be responsible for the following duties:

- Serves as focal point for a portfolio of assigned donors (governments, intergovernmental organizations, private donors) and others to generate and encourage the highest level of donor contributions by: Negotiating contributions and funding arrangements with assigned donors (governments, intergovernmental organizations, private donors) and other donors: preparing funding submissions; coordinating the presentations of strategies and programmes to the donors with OHCHR Divisions/Branches and field offices as appropriate, including during annual consultations; Reviewing and following-up of funding agreements with all donors; Traveling to capitals to discuss with interlocutors in the relevant Ministries or Headquarters of partners. - Develops and maintains key strategic partnerships with new donors (governments, intergovernmental organizations, private donors) in order to achieve a broad donor base for OHCHR by: Advising the High Commissioner, the Deputy High Commissioner, ASG-NYO (through the Chief of Section or Service) and other senior officers in the Divisions/Branches/Sections about fund raising strategies and issues and accompanying them on their missions to State capitals for fundraising purposes; Leading and developing, fund raising and outreach strategies for governments, intergovernmental organizations, private donors); Developing an in depth understanding of assigned donors' (governments, intergovernmental organizations, private donors) human rights, development and humanitarian policies and analyses opportunities for enhanced cooperation with OHCHR; Organizing and participating in donor briefings; traveling to capitals to discuss with interlocutors in the relevant Ministries or partners as appropriate depending on portfolio. - Contributes to ensuring an office-wide consistent and coherent approach to fundraising by: Providing advice to Divisions/Branches and field offices on office-wide fundraising policies, strategies and approaches. Keeping assigned donor profiles updated. - Accompanies the Chief, of Section and senior management as appropriate on their missions to State capitals or relevant donor headquarters for fundraising purposes; Preparing various written outputs like briefing notes, strategic and position papers for the senior management as requested. Drafting correspondence for donors; researching, compiling, maintaining and updating information on donor relations; Ensuring, in cooperation with the Programme Support and Management Services and other relevant units that UN rules and procedures are duly respected; Monitoring the use of contributions in order to provide accurate and relevant information to donors. Informs donors in writing or orally about implementation of ongoing projects and future planned needs in order to ensure maximum funding stability for OHCHR activities. Undertakes missions to the field offices in order to meet with the community of donors and coordinate fundraising activities with relevant staff members in the offices. - Contributes to the organizational effectiveness of OHCHR by: Representing the Chief of Section in relevant meetings (the Policy Advisory Group and the Programme Budget Review Board and other senior management meetings) when requested; Coordinating the work of the overall unit in various fields of activity including administrative matters (recruitment, budget, project management etc.). - Assists the Chief of Section in any of her/his tasks as required.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of project management and methodology. Knowledge of external and donor relations including experience with the donor community; knowledge of programme management; knowledge of the international community and the UN system especially regarding Financial Rules and Regulations; knowledge of and exposure to human rights/humanitarian or development issues and international affairs. Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Capacity to analyse and assess as well as the skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the Internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Analytical and negotiation skills and sound political judgment. Drafting skills in at least English and another UN official language are essential. Ability to work under pressure and in a team. 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; and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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 (Masters degree or equivalent degree), preferably in social and political science, public administration, business administrative or management, economics, international relations, or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in human rights/humanitarian or development work, out of which five years of experience in donor relations and resource mobilization with governments is required.

Experience in the area of corporate social responsibility is desirable.

Experience in developing global partnerships with private donors is desirable.

Experience in negotiating with donors and/or Governments is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French or another UN official language, are required. Knowledge of a third UN official language is desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2021, WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

• If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

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. 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.

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.

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