Partnership Associate

UNFPA IDN organization mission TBD

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health and rights. It works to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA supports access to family planning, maternal health services, and comprehensive sexuality education, especially in underserved and crisis-affected areas. It also champions gender equality by addressing gender-based violence and harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation. Through partnerships with governments, civil society, and the private sector, UNFPA promotes data-driven policies and programs that empower women and young people, reduce inequalities, and advance sustainable development.

UNFPA Asia and the Pacific is currently strengthening its partnerships with regional organizations such as ASEAN, SAARC, PIF, and regional multilateral development banks such as ADB, AIIB, NDB, as well as its philanthropic partnerships. The Partnerships Associate will support the UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) in strengthening strategic engagement with public and private sector donors, including multilateral development banks, philanthropic organizations, and non-traditional bilateral donors. The Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of donor relations and resource mobilization efforts through research, coordination, and administrative support.

1. Donor Intelligence & Prospecting (30%)
● Conduct research to identify new donors, funding opportunities, and partnership prospects aligned with UNFPA’s regional priorities.
● Monitor donor strategies, funding trends, and areas of interest relevant to sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, healthy ageing, and climate resilience.
● Maintain an updated landscape analysis of key donor and philanthropic actors in Asia and the Pacific.


2. Donor Database Management (20%)
● Establish and maintain a structured database of prospective, new, and current donors, including contact information, meeting records, and engagement status.
● Track proposal submission timelines, donor communications, and reporting deadlines.


3. Donor Engagement & Coordination (20%)
● Support the scheduling and coordination of donor meetings and events, including drafting and sending meeting requests and preparing briefing notes.
● Maintain a follow-up system to ensure timely actions on donor commitments and relationship nurturing.
● Record meeting outcomes and track action points.


4. Proposal & Presentation Support (20%)
● Assist in drafting and formatting concept notes, proposals, and one-pagers tailored to donor interests.
● Contribute to the creation of compelling pitch decks and background briefs for external presentations.
● Ensure that donor materials are visually engaging and aligned with UNFPA’s branding guidelines.


5. Administrative and Logistical Support (10%)
● Coordinate meetings and bilateral engagements with donors, partners and other stakeholders as required and requested by the Policy and Strategic Partnership Adviser.
● Help prepare partnership-related reports, internal updates, and knowledge products.
● Liaise with other units (communications, operations, technical teams) to collect inputs for donor engagement materials.