Resource Mobilisation Specialist

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

UN Women has operated in Timor-Leste since 2001 (as UNIFEM) and through the transition to UN Women. It’s goal in Timor-Leste is to promote the rights of women and ensure inclusion of women’s participation and leadership as the country works towards safeguarding stability and promotes development. UN Women focuses on five priority areas: strengthening women’s economic empowerment; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; strengthening women’s economic empowerment and ensuring international gender equality norms and standards translate into action in national development efforts. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality. In 2020, the Timor-Leste CO is developing its new 5-year strategy for the country, in line with the UN’s overall cooperation framework and in support of the country’s broader development goals under the 2030 Agenda.

The Timor-Leste Country team consists of 22 members including: Head of Office, Operations Manager, two international Programme Specialists, six national Programme Officers, one Monitoring & Reporting Analyst, one Finance Associate, one Communications Officer, three Programme Assistants, one Admin Assistant- Procurement, two drivers, 3 national Volunteers. The Resource Mobilization Specialist will directly report to the Head of Office and will be part of the Programme Team, working across the thematic Units.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Resource Mobilization Specialist will:

1. Manage, and facilitate the implementation of, country office resource mobilization strategies and initiatives • Manage the development and implementation of differentiated, donor fund-raising strategies, aligned and coordinated with country-level activities initiatives and outreach activities; • Develop targeted products and initiatives to mobilize programmatic resources and attract additional donors’ funding; • Gather information on project/programmes pipelines and corresponding resource needs through close collaboration with country-based counterparts; • Provide technical support to the development of project proposals in line with the UN Women’s strategy and the interest of donors; • Undertake ad-hoc donor studies, research, and other activities to identify funding opportunities; update the resources mobilization strategy as needs emerge.

2. Build trust and maintain effective relationships with donors • Provide technical support to the Head of Office in the preparation of missions, meetings and other consultations with donors, including the preparation of notes, briefs and other materials; • Act as a direct entry point for donors, building institutional relationships; • Provide regular updates on donor profiles, databases (e.g. contacts management) and donor intelligence; • Identify opportunities to secure additional non-core resources; • Provide technical support the drafting and review of partner-specific Framework Arrangements and Cost Sharing Agreements; and the preparation of brief funding proposals and concept notes, where appropriate.

3. Provide advice and support to strengthen internal resource mobilization capacity • Advise and support UN Women Country Office on resource mobilization procedures and guidelines as well as funding modalities; • Monitor emerging issues that could affect partnerships and resource contributions at the national or regional levels (risk management).

4. Support Strategic partnerships and resource mobilization • Contribute to updating the office’s partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve programme outcomes within the areas assigned; • Support analysis and research of information on donors; • Preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation; • Identification of opportunities for cost-sharing. Follow up on resource on mobilization activities for fund-raising for new projects, in coordination with the UN Women Head of Office.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Client Orientation Communication Creativity Empowering Others Knowledge Sharing Technology Awareness Working in Teams

• A minimum of 3 years of paid working experience in a relevant field (development programme/project design and implementation, coordination and resource mobilization) is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization); • Experience in gender equality and women’s human rights is an asset; · • Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies, civil society and/or donors is an asset. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent concept, drafting and formulation skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in gender equality, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Timor-Leste is half of a tropical island on the Australian continental shelf characterized by a rugged mountain chain running east-west that divides the country into a generally warmer north coast and a milder south coast. The capital city, Dili, is located in the north.

Climate: The climate along the coast is relatively warm hot year round with an annual average temperature of 30°C. There are two distinct seasons: the north-east monsoon season, which runs from November to March, constitutes the rainy season throughout the country. The south-east monsoon season, which runs from March to October, constitutes the dry season with some rain on the southern coast but otherwise dry and windy conditions in the rest of the country. The climate inland with its high mountains can be very cold with an annual average temperature of 15°C.

Health: At the moment, Stamford clinic serves as a recommended medical facility for UN staff. It has two approved UN physicians that can perform primary healthcare and simpler treatments, or recommend medical evacuation to Singapore. There is a national hospital with some international staff and a limited number of other private clinics in Dili. For more complex medical treatment and assessment, it is necessary to evacuate to neighboring countries such as Darwin or Singapore.

Diet, Food and Water: Most staple foods can be found in the markets such as rice, meat, vegetables, cooking oil, salt and sugar. There are many local markets around Dili as well as four supermarkets that are stocked with imported goods, mainly from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and China. Dili has a large number of restaurants, cafes and bars. There is a variety of food ranging from Western to Southeast Asian fare. You can also find several local warungs with less expensive meals. The price range for a meal can range from $3 to $20+.

Telecommunications: At the moment, there are three telecommunication providers in country, Timor Telecom and Telcomcel and Telemor. While Timor Telecom has been long present, Telcomcel and Telemor were newly launched in Timor-Leste, and started operating in February 2013. The SIM cards cost $2-3 and pre-paid/pulsa cards range from $1 to $50. Further, depending on UN Agency, you may receive a PIN code to make international phone calls that will be charged to your VLA.

Hotels: The UNV Field unit in Dili will help arrange your initial accommodation in a hotel, at your expense. Most of the hotels in Dili are aimed at internationals and offer a good level of comfort with air-conditioned rooms and en-suite bathrooms. You can expect to pay from $30 to $50 per night.

Permanent Accommodation: Expect that your accommodation will range from the very basic to adequate, although many private houses in Dili have been renovated to a reasonable or even considered ‘luxurious’ level of comfort. The rate of reconstruction and renovation in the districts has been much slower than in Dili. Accommodation is far more likely to be of a very basic level.

Timor-Leste is a unique country and UN System is a unique work environment. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.