Partnerships Officer at National Professional level (NOB) on temporary appointment (364 days)- for Tajik citizens and residents of Tajikistan

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For every child, a champion

As part of its obligations to donors, UNICEF Tajikistan is committed to provide results-based reporting on programme achievements. Such documentation and reporting require coherent quality assurance across all UNICEF sectors as well as ensuring timeliness of reports. As an integral part of the Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships section (CAP), the Partnerships Officer is also tasked with supporting the Chief of CAP, and program sections, with drafting high quality donor proposals and concept notes, and engaging in business intelligence research, prospecting and partnership identification in the country office.

 

How can you make a difference? 

Under the supervision of the Chief of CAP, the incumbent will be accountable for monitoring, editing and timely submission of Donor Reports, and responsible for coordination/editing/content development with respective program colleagues in the submission of funding proposals and concept papers to donors as per donors’ framework agreements. The incumbent will also be responsible for researching the donor landscape, and providing relevant business intelligence on donor trends and opportunities in both Tajikistan and the region, to the Chief of CAP.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, partnership building and support resource mobilization activities:

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and monitoring of donor interests and information needs. This includes notifying sections of deadlines/timelines, gathering of information, consolidation, editing and production and quality control of quarterly and final reports and submission into FIORI against fixed deadlines.
• In collaboration with the deputy Representative and Sections Chiefs, support the development of fundraising proposals and concept notes, for the Tajikistan Country Office in line with the overall fundraising strategy. This includes compilation of information, editing and layout of these documents when necessary.
• Support research and business intelligence, and opportunity identification to support resource mobilisation in the country office.
• Support the Chief of CAP in the development of frameworks and templates and review partner agreements and amendments for senior staff approval, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date information on partner and income trends (pipeline), analyse development assistance policies and keep resource partner profiles updated.
• Maintain awareness of current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments, conduct analysis to understand how they may impact UNICEF activities and programmes and provide timely information to UNICEF staff for decision-making.
• Conduct research on perspective new partners for UNICEF, and provide analysis of the areas of work, outreach, financial based and reputation of prospective partners.

2. Promoting Compliance, Utilization and Control measures regarding grants management:

• Work with the Budget Officer to enhance methods to increase office awareness of the utilization and reporting requirements.
• Work with the Budget Officer to promote regular monitoring of utilization/expenditure, expiring funds and funding gaps involving all sections.
• Update and maintain information on all the donor and programme proposal and reporting requirements.  Ensure section heads and field offices are updated on these requirements and follow up as required.
• Work with Budget Officer to train and plan regular meetings with programme officers and Programme Associates to ensure awareness of utilization and reporting requirements, familiarization with contribution SOPs and processes and where to find key information.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… NOB_Partnerships Officer_CAP section. July 2024. FINAL.doc

Minimum requirements:

• Education: University degree in social or political sciences, international relations, international development, planning, communications, journalism or another relevant technical field
• Work Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, donor/ external relations, report writing or other relevant area. Relevant experience working in a related UN or development organization preferable.
• Skills (optional): current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation; strong communications skills, verbal and written; strong networking and negotiation skills; strong familiarity with political and governmental processes; ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English (written and oral) and Russian language is essential. Knowledge of local language (Tajik) would be an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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