Resource Mobilization Specialist / Special Assistant

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through its Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to More efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, for Better production, Better nutrition, a Better environment and a Better life, leaving no one behind..

The Resource Mobilization and Private Sector Partnerships Division (PSR) leads and coordinates the mobilization of voluntary contributions (currently 70 percent of FAO's budget) in support of the Organization's strategic priorities. PSR manages FAO's relations with resource partners, strategically matching partners' interests to those of the Organization, and supports the negotiation of approximately 800 trust fund agreements per year. It mounts marketing analysis and campaigns around global development opportunities, provides market and business intelligence and positioning services to management as well as resource mobilization capacity development to decentralized and headquarters offices. PSR also oversees and coordinates results reporting to ensure accountability to resource partners.

The Resource Mobilization and Private Sector Partnerships Division (PSR) leads and coordinates the mobilization of voluntary contributions (currently 70 percent of FAO’s budget) in support of the Organization’s strategic priorities. PSR manages FAO’s relations with resource partners, strategically matching partners’ interests to those of the Organization, and supports the negotiation of approximately 800 trust fund agreements per year. It mounts marketing analysis and campaigns around global development opportunities, provides market and business intelligence and positioning services to management as well as resource mobilization capacity development to decentralized and headquarters offices. PSR also oversees and coordinates results reporting to ensure accountability to resource partners.

This UNV assignment is located in the Directors office and reports to the Deputy Director of PSR

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the UN Volunteer Resource Mobilization Officer will:
• Support the Division in mapping out and improving PSR business processes as needed, and ensure horizontal coordination on corporate issues;
• Coordinate and provide quality assurance of briefs, inputs to briefs and other key documentation in support of the daily activities of the Deputy Director;
• Enhance the knowledge management system of the unit, including by further developing the PSR Induction Package and other SOPs;
• Coordinate special projects and assignments on behalf of the Deputy Director;
• Support PSR Team Leaders with resource partner liaison tasks upon request.
• Organize and facilitate informal and formal meetings with resource partners;
• Prepare briefing documents and talking points for senior level management meetings with resource partners;
• Support the Organization efforts to ensure partner visibility.
• Ensure support to headquarters teams and Decentralized Offices to resource mobilization efforts and initiatives in line with defined corporate priorities;
• Identify and share with relevant offices of FAO, thematic and geographic priorities and new funding opportunities with resource partners;
• Act as liaison point for cooperation with other FAO divisions, as needed;
• Coordinate work with other Officers in the Unit as well as in the Division and beyond to ensure adequate flow of information and to align activities.