Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Officer

Under the overall guidance of the Representative and direct supervision of the Resource Mobilization Specialist, the National Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Officer will work closely with the Resource Mobilization and Partnership team to support UNFPA’s interventions through resource mobilization and partnership efforts.

He/she will work with programme units, M&E, Communications, and the resource mobilization and partnerships team to enhance the caliber and punctuality of funding proposals and donor reports. He/she contributes to the overall effectiveness of UNFPA’s humanitarian response, ensuring that the organization remains adept at securing support and maintaining transparent communication with donors.

 Summary of Key Functions:

• Support units and collaborate with Resource Mobilization and Partnership team to write concept notes, proposals, project reports, situational reports, and other relevant documents, as well as ensure adherence with the SOPs related to Reports writing and Proposal development.
• Support the tracking of funding pipelines and coordinate financial projections to ensure a systematic overview of financial resources and enhance strategic planning and resource allocation for effective program implementation.
• Collaborate closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit to verify the accuracy and currency of data and statistics presented in reports, project proposals, situation reports (sitrep), and other pertinent documents.
• Support units and collaborate with Resource Mobilization and Partnerships thematics to update the monthly reporting calendar and ensure timeliness of reporting deadlines are kept.
• Assist in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning.
• Perform any other activities/tasks as requested by the CO.

The following are key outputs expected from the consultant:

• Timely, comprehensive and compelling concept notes, proposals, project reports, situational reports, and other relevant documents produced with accuracy and currency of data and information.
• A detailed funding pipeline analysis report that tracks financial resources as well as projects’ microplannings created and updated on a fortnightly basis.
• Knowledge management strategies, capturing lessons learned and best practices produced and used by the communication unit.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:

• Advanced University degree equivalent to Master Degree or above in international development studies, social sciences and/or business administration, law, public administration or other related fields.

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least three years of increasingly responsible professional experience in resource mobilization and partnerships, or other relevant fields;
• Background in planning, reporting and resource mobilization, knowledge of the UN System and in particular UNFPA policies and procedures preferable;
• Track record of preparing high quality donor proposals and reports;
• Strong analytical ability and experience in representing an organization;
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English;
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills are necessary in this position;
• Good knowledge of humanitarian response, prior experience of working in challenging and complex humanitarian response is desirable.

Source: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/national-post-resource-mobilization-and-partnerships-officer-kabul-afghanistan-ic