Resource Mobilization Specialist - Special Assistant

Provide support to resource partner relations and outreach.

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Application deadline 7 months ago: Wednesday 29 Oct 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide support to resource partner relations and outreach.

You have:

  • At least 5 years professional work experience, at the national and/or international level, experience working in the UN or other international development organization is required.
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting 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.
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with database management and office technology equipment.
  • Have affinity with or interest in FAO’s work, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
  • Working knowledge of a second UN language is required.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully engaged with a resource partner? The interviewer wants to understand your experience in building partnerships. Share a specific example detailing the context, actions you took, and the outcomes.
What strategies would you use to identify new resource mobilization opportunities? The interviewer is assessing your strategic thinking in resource mobilization. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure compliance in funding agreements? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've supported capacity development in a previous role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging project you worked on. How did you handle the difficulties? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to gather and analyze funding data? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach working in a multicultural environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work with FAO and in resource mobilization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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