Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist for Humanitarian Response. (Level: NOA)

The Position:

The Resources Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist is located in the UNFPA Venezuela Country Office (CO) and reports to the Head of Office. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of office and in close collaboration with the Humanitarian Operations Coordinator and in close coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation team and Communication team. S/he also works closely with other programme and operations officers and contribute with strategic guidance to ensure efficient, effective, and timely design and delivery of UNFPA CO’s country programme results and humanitarian aid. 

Under the supervision of Head of the Office, the Resources Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist will strategically leverage the UNFPA brand to strengthen and forge partnerships, especially with the private sector, and raise non-core funds in Venezuela.

The Specialist´s primary role is to link partnerships, resource mobilization and communications to raise awareness of and advocate for UNFPA´s three transformative goals and promote UNFPA´s Venezuela CO work to reach them.

S/he will promote and work closely with networks of alliances with private sector under the strategy of “Coalición Naranja” positioning the UNFPA brand and its transformational goals, enhancing communications from the allies' platforms, generating in-kind contributions according to the capabilities and characteristics of the allies, generating synergies between them to consolidate the sense of a network of allies and creating, if necessary, different specialized chapters. 

 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Resources Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist guides the UNFPA CO's strategic positioning. S/he is responsible for providing strategic advice and hands-on content creation and support, to ensure the best possible coverage for UNFPA’s mandate in Venezuela and to contribute towards effective and efficient donor/cooperation agency/UN partners’ relations management. His/her role is also to support any fundraising efforts of the office and interagency efforts involving UNFPA CO.

You would be responsible for:

• The incumbent will coordinate the production of relevant, high quality and results-driven content and communication materials, including but not limited to context analysis, financing appeals, statements, and reports, for a range of audiences and stakeholders, including Government, donors/funders, cooperation agencies, media, humanitarian entities, UN agencies and private sector partners. 
• S/he will lead the design and implementation of the country office partnerships building and resource mobilization strategy. The incumbent will direct the resource mobilization efforts to ensure quality and timeliness of donor reports, funding proposals and other external communication materials for optimizing the office’s resource mobilization capacity and demonstrating “value for money” to donors through effective resource mobilization and communication of results. 
• As responsible for positioning UNFPA in an ever-changing context, the incumbent will contribute to garner political, substantive, and financial support for UNFPA’s mandate and work in the country. This involves environmental scanning, relationship building and management, substantive dialogue and the negotiation with donors, cooperation agencies and UN partners. In this regard, s/he analyses and assesses relevant political, social, and economic trends, both at the international and national levels, and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, programming initiatives and frameworks. 
• Identify strategic opportunities, develop tailored outreach plans, and build/strengthen quality partnerships in the private sector (businesses, foundations, and individuals). 
• Prepare a variety of communications products with messages aimed at partners and donors. Write funding proposals, briefing materials, concept notes, donor reports, and MoUs, as needed.
• Identify and reach out to high-level supporters who can help amplify UNFPA´s brand story and engage with key audiences. Work on campaigns and/or events that match both UNFPA´s and the influencer´s interests.
• Organize/participate in joint events with partners and donors, including field visits, panel discussions, and high-level conferences. Lead donor visibility efforts. 
• Liaise with HQ and LACRO focal points for private/public sector engagement and individual giving to leverage synergies at the global, regional, and national levels. The Resources Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist will assist the strategic planning process in light of the political context, the humanitarian response architecture, and the program action in the development agenda. S/he will provide advisory and perform any other strategic task that contribute to better position the UNFPA mandate in the country in line with an effective implementation of the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus. 
• In close coordination with programme officers, the incumbent may facilitate UNFPA contributions during interagency strategic planning processes. The incumbent will advocate for the relevance of the three transformative results and the CPD of the CO, the Early Socio-Economic Response, and any other strategic plan, as a concrete UNFPA's contribution for the implementation of the humanitarian, peace and development nexus. S/he will advise on strategies and lead the establishment of partnerships to implement the Youth, Peace, and Security UNFPA Agenda (Security Council resolution 2250) in the country. 
• The Resources Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist will maintain a close communication with the CO’s units and field presence. S/he will provide operational and strategic advisory to the UNFPA National Representative, acting as a critical interface with all units within the country office. The incumbent will establish and facilitate information flow mechanisms to ensure timely and quality decision-making process by the HoO and the alignment with the strategic position purpose. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Master’s degree in international development studies, social sciences and/or business administration, public administration or related field. 5 years progressively relevant experience.

Education:  

Master’s degree in international development studies, social sciences and/or business administration, public administration or related field. 

 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 5 years progressively relevant experience; 
• Specialized knowledge of international development policies, international affairs, populations and related activities. 
• Background in planning, reporting and resource mobilization, work experiences at the UN System will be considered an advantage; 
• Strong analytical ability and professional experience in representing an organization; 
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills are necessary in this position. 
• Advanced computer skills are necessary; 

Languages: 

Fluency in Spanish and English is required; knowledge of another of the UN language will be considered an asset. 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda; 
• Leveraging the Resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances & Partnerships; 
• Delivering Results Based Programmes; 
• External & Internal relations & Advocacy for resource mobilization; 
• Leading Global Advocacy for organizational priorities; 
• Creating visibility for the organization; 
• Mobilizing Resources 

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

• Providing strategic focus; 
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders; 
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance; 
• Making decisions and exercising judgment 

Compensation and Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.