Youth Donors relations Officer

Contract

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

UNICEF is committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children – victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation, and those with disabilities.

Partnership and Resource Mobilization are a priority for UNICEF Guinea. The need to enlarge the partners portfolio and to retain the existing ones is pressing to reach the results for children in Guinea. The Country Office need an additional staff to support the efforts to strengthen the relationships with existing and potential partners in Guinea. The UNV will be supporting resource mobilization efforts from the donor engagement, proposals development and the grant reporting.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Reports Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Donors Relations will:

Partnership and Resource Mobilization: - Contribute to maintaining in-depth knowledge and familiarity with current and potential partners and relevant stakeholders, contributing to a database of key contacts and UNICEF's knowledge base on partnerships and resource mobilization. - Contribute to the promotion of new partnership and resource mobilization opportunities with institutional donors and the private sector. - Contribute to the development of fact sheets, newsletters, donor updates, case studies, specific donor portfolio appeals and other program information for current and potential donors, as well as organizing visits to UNICEF programs. - Contribute to the conceptualization and drafting of project proposal outlines and concept notes, as well as their quality control. - Contribute to the development of the resource mobilization strategy for 2024-2028.

Reporting - Contribute to the quality assurance of all donor reports, checking data accuracy and compliance with UNICEF standards and guidelines. - Review and, if necessary, rewrite draft donor reports and proposals in English.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

• Knowledge of current development issues, strategies, and programming policies and procedures in the field of international development cooperation. • Strong communication skills, both oral and written. • Strong networking and negotiation skills. • Strong familiarity with political and governmental processes. • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and build harmonious working relationships both inside and outside the organization. • Knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization.

Guinea is located in West Africa and its capital is Conakry which is the largest city and the main economic and financial center of activities with a high population density. • Climate: Guinea has a mostly tropical monsoon climate, and a rainy season is influenced by the harmattan. The average temperature is 29°C-30°C, the rainy season is from June to October. • Population: The population is approximately 12,093,349. Guinea's population is made up of about 24 different ethnic groups, with the Fulani making up 40% of the population. Other major ethnic groups include the Mandingo, Susu, Kissi, Kpelle, and non-African groups. • Religion: Approximately 85% of the population is Muslim; other religions practiced include Christianity, Hinduism, and others. • Safety: Guinea is generally a safe country to visit, but there are times when socio-political and criminal cases persist, especially in Conakry. It is advisable not to travel at night. Safety guidelines have been developed and are updated by the UNDSS office for reference. • Currency: The local currency is the Guinean Franc (GNF), 1 GNF is equivalent to approximately 0.001 USD. • Health: The COVID-19 pandemic is the main health threat in the country. It is advisable to get vaccinated against COVID-19.