Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnership Specialist, Lagos, Nigeria, P3

Overview

Support resource mobilization and partnerships for UNFPA's reproductive health programs.

You have:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in fundraising, marketing, sponsorship, corporate social responsibility, CSR, Innovative Financing, Experience working in a Middle Income Country is preferred, communications or project management.
• Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing English, to foster engaged partnerships at the highest level and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned region.
• Field experience in Sub-Sahara Africa would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

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 116,378 USD and 152,388 USD.

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The Position:

Based in the Lagos Sub-Office (SO), the Resource mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist supports the Country Office leadership to develop and implement resource mobilization strategies and manage donor relations thru technical assistance, policy guidance and programme support on resource mobilization and the strengthening of partnerships, especially with the private sector, that will enable effective delivery of quality and equitable reproductive health and Gender Based Violence (GBV) services. The Resource mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist is part of a Country Office Resource Mobilization team which provides integrated programme, technical support within the systems strengthening approach fundamental to UNFPA’s overall strategy, and strengthen the partnership and resource mobilization capabilities to increase domestic resource mobilization.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Resource mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist contributes to the Country Office resource mobilization efforts from the private and public sector by working closely with the Representative and other teams to drive portfolio growth in the Country Office and supports broader engagement with business and key influencers. S/he identifies opportunities for strengthening relationships and elevating UNFPA Nigeria profile with the private sector, academia, high net worth individuals, donors, etc. thru supporting the development, management, and implementation of a comprehensive donor relations strategy and program for the organization. S/he supports establishment and maintaining of collaborative relationships and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, civil society organizations as well as community-based organizations to facilitate successful delivery of the program. This includes supporting the country Representative to develop and maintain relationships with high-level partners, coordinating donor visits, and managing all aspects of the donor experience. S/he will focus on Private Sector engagement and resource mobilization, South-South Corporation, Digital Fundraising, Innovative Financing, Knowledge transfer, and Private Sector Portfolio Compliance Management.

You will report directly to the Programme Coordinator and Head of Liaison Office, Lagos Sub-Office.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in fundraising, marketing, sponsorship, corporate social responsibility, CSR, Innovative Financing, Experience working in a Middle Income Country is preferred, communications or project management, including work with the private sector, ideally with a minimum of one year at international level.
• Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing English, to foster engaged partnerships at the highest level and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned region.
• Field experience in Sub-Sahara Africa would be an advantage.

Languages:

Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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