Head of Resource Mobilization & Strategic Partnerships

Overview

Lead resource mobilization and strategic partnerships effectively.

You have:

• Master degree in relevant field such as business administration, economics, international relations, social science or political science.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in resource mobilization and partnership is required.
• Minimum three (3) years leadership experience, including proven track record in managing personnel is required.
• Demonstrated experience in managing external stakeholder relationships (e.g., donor and implementing partner relationships) is required.
• Demonstrated experience in design and execution of a public information/communication strategy is required.
• Fluency in written and oral English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language, particularly French is an asset.

Contract

This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 207,103 USD and 259,547 USD.

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Background information- ECR

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Background Information - Job-specific

Background Information – The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) Operational since July 2021, SHF is a new and innovative Fund dedicated to achieving access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations.

The SHF mission is to catalyze vital investment into global sanitation and hygiene services to contribute to the world’s commitment that everyone will have access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene with the specific needs of women and girls, including menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), accounted for. Our presence is critical because global progress on achieving safe sanitation and hygiene is lagging due to insufficient finance and there is an urgent need to create more opportunities for further public and private investment into the sector.

The SHF is utilizing innovative financial approaches to catalyze national sanitation economies. By doing this the SHF supports countries to increase the number of individuals with inclusive and sustainable access to improved sanitation, hygiene and Menstrual Health Hygiene(MHH), by, a) Increasing the volume of investments in the sanitation economy and b) Realizing the full value of national sanitation economies; delivering inclusive and sustainable goods, services and jobs.

The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund is a scalable financing mechanism to effectively tackle the sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health crisis in countries with high burden yet least able to respond. The Fund will maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of international development assistance and national investment. The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund therefore calls on global leaders, including national governments, to drastically scale up their investments in sanitation and hygiene and menstrual health in schools, health care centers and at the household level and to ensure the necessary innovation that supports better sanitation and hygiene. At the core of the new architecture is a country funding model designed to be an efficient and effective mechanism that can operate at scale and deliver impact and supported by a suite of policies that define how funding is to be invested.

Role of the Head of Resource Mobilization & Strategic Partnerships The role of the Head of Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships is to ensure predictable and sustainable long-term funding to meet country needs for SHF-supported programmes.The role works to leverage private-sector investments and expertise, and to take innovations to scale, including innovative financing mechanisms where relevant, in order to achieve a long-term impact in SHF-supported countries.

The role also provides advocacy support at the global, regional and national level using strategic content and approaches to deliver commitments in support of immunisation.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions: 1. Resource mobilization 2. Strategic Partnerships 3. Team leadership 4. Knowledge management and innovation

1 - Resource Mobilization - Lead the development of the donor intelligence strategy and the consolidated global strategy for resource mobilization. - Lead the implementation of the RM strategy, including monitoring, analysing and documenting progress toward targets. - Lead revisions to the resource mobilization strategy to facilitate secure resource streams, based on the ongoing monitoring of donor policies, trends and funding mechanisms. - Provide reporting on resource projections/scenarios to senior leadership and other key stakeholders. - Lead the identification opportunities for resource mobilization and recommendation of solicitation strategies for emerging sources of funding. - Make recommendations on best practice approaches to donor interactions, including identifying opportunities to leverage private-sector investments and innovative financing mechanisms - Represent the organization in donor and membership meetings and negotiate/finalize donor agreements. - Represent the SHF in meetings, conferences etc. on resource mobilization. - Review and approve outreach/publicity material geared towards partners and donors.

2 - Strategic Partnerships - Lead the implementation of the partnership strategy. - Identify and build strategic partnerships with organisations which SHF can collaborate and partner with. - Manage and maintain strategic partnerships at a senior level. Lead SHF’s external relations work, identifying opportunities to intervene with critical institutional partners and leaders ,to influence policy and decision making. - Provide the Executive Director and the Board with expert advice on formulating appropriate strategic partnerships

3 - Team Leadership. - Recommend and/or determine team priorities and supervise the implementation of annual work plans. - Monitor implementation, oversee progress toward annual objectives and take decisions to ensure the delivery of results as planned. - Operate within the defined limits of authority on matters of Finance, Procurement and Human Resources and subject to any limits or conditions that may be imposed as per delegated authority. - Promote teamwork, collaboration and diversity by providing direct reports with clear direction, objectives and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently. - Plan, recruit, manage and develop a flexible workforce with the skills and competencies needed to ensure optimum performance, and ensure gender and geographical diversity. - Foster a positive work environment, respectful of both men and women, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.

4 - Knowledge Management and Innovation - Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively. - Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure SHF is continually incorporating best practice approaches.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education: - Master degree in relevant field business administration, economics international relations or social science or political science or other relevant areas. - A bachelor's degree with a combination of two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree.

Experience: - Minimum ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in resource mobilization and partnership is required - Within these 10 years, a minimum three (3) years leadership experience, including proven track record in managing personnel is required - Demonstrated experience in managing external stakeholder relationships (e.g., donor and implementing partner relationships, or similar) is required. - Demonstrated experience in design and execution of a public information/communication strategy is required.

Language Requirements: - Fluency in written and oral English is required. - Knowledge of another official UNOPS language, particularly French is an asset

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.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) 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.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA - UN Staff Contract) Contract level: ICS-12 / P5 Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

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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 UN 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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