Job Description
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Partnerships Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Partnerships Officer will:
- Create donor profiles tailored for the region.
- Financial analysis of income trends.
- Perform ad hoc research on engagement strategies and assist in maintaining up-to-date knowledge management.
- Provide support to country offices for their resource mobilization and partnerships engagement as required.
- Draft communication materials in coordination with the Communication and Advocacy Team and Programme Sections, as required.
- Assist in the preparation of briefing notes, reports, and other documentation required by UNICEF leadership for meetings with partners.
- Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
- Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers;
- In-depth research and analyses of resource mobilisation activities, funding trends, strategies and initiatives of respective partners in the region.
- Identification and reviewing resource mobilisation opportunities.
- Preparation of communication related material.
- Ensuring the workflow of the section.
- Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
- A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed
Job Specification
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 - 80
Required experience
3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in a related field preferable, e.g. international affairs, international development, communication
Skills and experience
- Experience in partnerships, external relations, and communication is an asset.
- Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
- Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Demonstrated self-initiative, sound judgement, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a proactive team player.
- Proven ability to be an analytical, well organized, highly numerate, able to juggle multiple priorities under pressure and display outstanding attention to detail.
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