Partnership & Resource Mobilization Officer

Overview

Lead partnership development and resource mobilization plans for UNRWA.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in political science, international relations, public or business administration, communication, development or humanitarian studies, or a related discipline is required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in developing partnerships, programmes, resource mobilization, fundraising, donor coordination, and/or result-based management is required.
• At least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA and the country(s) of citizenship is required unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations language is desired.

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 100,925 USD and 132,154 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Partnership and Resource Mobilization Officer reports to the Field Programme Support Officer.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of an evidence-based partnership and resource mobilization plan: Develops and maintains an up-to-date list of program priorities for funding based on regular needs analysis; Conducts aid and stakeholder mapping and analysis of ODA and funding trends; Develops annual partnership and resource mobilization plans for the field office; Develops a database and monitoring system for public and private donors, including in-kind contributions. - Research and drafting of top-quality partnership and fundraising documents: Prepares high-quality programme and project documentation, including concept notes, proposals, presentations, UN joint programming frameworks, documents, and Emergency Appeal, in line withUN and results-based management (RBM) guidelines and standards; Negotiates Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with donors and partners, in close consultation with DDUA (P)/Front Office, Field Legal Office, Programme Departments, and other relevant business units. - Ensures accurate and timely monitoring and reporting on all projects, in line with donor contribution agreements and deadlines: Develops and maintains a monthly monitoring and reporting schedule of all programmes and projects in the field, ensuring compliance with donor's contribution agreements and deadlines; Coordinates inputs from programme and project teams, drafts and finalize high quality reports and other required documentation, in compliance with internal and external deadlines; Drafts documentation relating to reprogramming, project extensions and budget revisions, and other required official correspondence through close consultation with the Front Office, Field Legal Office, Field Finance Office, ERCD, and other relevant units (as required). - Coordinates and contributes to advocacy and donor visibility initiatives: Supports efforts to strengthen UNRWA's brand profile at the field level, particularly with donors, by developing communication tools in line with programme funding and advocacy priorities, and contributing to reporting; Coordinates with Communication/Public Information Office to ensure that the annual events calendar (e.g., UN days and advocacy events) is updated regularly. Supports the planning and organization of field visits by government officials, donors, UN representatives, and other stakeholders, including drafting agendas, briefing notes, talking points, and other required documentations.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. i.Applying Technical Expertise ii.Relating and Networking iii.Persuading and Influencing iv.Learning and Researching v.Planning and Organizing

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in political science, international relations, public or business administration, communication, development or humanitarian studies, or a related discipline.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in political science, international relations, public or business administration, communication, development or humanitarian studies, or a related discipline is required. At least five years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in developing partnerships, programmes and projects, resource mobilization, fundraising, donor coordination and/or result-based management in the context of government, donor, non-profit, UN, private sector and other relevant organisations is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA and outside the country(s) of citizenship is required. Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations language is desired.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

Type of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for Six (6) months with the possibility of further extension. Advertisements published in English will only accept applications in English, other language submissions will not be considered. The incumbent may be asked to travel throughout UNRWA’s five fields of operation based on operational requirements. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All university degrees must also be stated, where applicable. UNRWA personnel must ensure adding their contract type and grade level. Given the large pool of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application form will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post, when the need arises. Equivalency: A first level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. Join our eco-friendly organization dedicated to environment sustainability and targeting to be plastic free by 2025. The Agency disqualifies applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated while a misconduct process was pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated while an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and those individuals may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, 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. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA 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. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. 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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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