Resource Mobilization Manager

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Description

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• Lead on the development and support the implementation of Divisional fundraising action plan (both thematic and cross-cutting) and  in collaboration with the key Division’s stakeholders and other key Divsions;
• Lead and coordinate the mapping of partnerships and support development of an outreach plan for focused building of partnerships for data, expertise, analysis, and other non-financial benefits; support the Director in proactively maintaining the partners’ engagement calendar

• Establishing the annual workplan in collaboration with senior management and unit chiefs, setting priorities/targets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performance measurements of Resource Mobilization;
• Supporting senior management and unit chiefs in formulating and clarifying fundraising needs to ensure individual and collective capacity;
• Defining roles and accountabilities.

• Seek and promote new partnerships for resource mobilization, working with colleagues to identify financial and other resource needs and broker agreements to meet those needs.
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge and familiarity with current and prospective partners and relevant stakeholders, contributing to a database of key contacts and to UNICEF’s base of knowledge on partnership and resource mobilization.
• Monitor, analyze and gather intelligence of donors and funding trends, and support identification of funding opportunities for DAPM, internally and externally.
• Receive and screen inquiries from potential collaborators and facilitate communication with appropriate UNICEF staff. Scan and scout external environment within designated partnership area for opportunities and risks and share information in a timely fashion with relevant stakeholders.

• Act as DAPM’s focal point for partnerships and resource mobilization matters;
• In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, prepare briefs, pitches, communication materials and products, and up-to-date capacity statements in support of resource mobilization activities and relationship management efforts.
• Provide strategic and logistical support to senior management and other stakeholders in corporate engagement and interaction with assigned partners.

• In collaboration with relevant teams, coordinate and support the delivery and review of donor proposals and related submissions in line with overall agreed quality standards.
• In collaboration with Planning Specialists, monitor the Division’s progress on resource mobilization and partnership building, and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards; create accountability mechanisms to ensure targets are met.

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area.
• Proven experience developing and managing complex partnerships with leading international institutional funding partners and in private foundation grants cultivation and management desired, and a demonstrated track record of successfully achieving funding for/administering large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with the current international development landscape and humanitarian aid issues, and UN agencies, preferably with UNICEF.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, excellent communication skills (verbal/written), and entrepreneurial thinking. Must be able to formulate strategies and concepts and influence others. Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals, and direct experience engaging with senior-level decision makers and influential individuals in foundations / philanthropy community.
• Significant business development and relationship building skills, and proven ability to meet revenue targets.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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