Resource Mobilization and Communications, P3, LACRO (TA)

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.

The Position:

Under the supervision of the Resource Mobilization Advisor and the Communications Advisor, the Partnerships and Communications Specialist will strategically leverage the UNFPA brand to strengthen and forge partnerships, especially with the private sector, and raise non-core funds in Latin America and the Caribbean.   
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 LACRO´s work to reach them. S/he will work closely with senior managers and advisors in Panama, Country Offices (COs) in Latin America and the Caribbean, and New York headquarters (HQ) to position UNFPA as a go-to partner to ensure rights and options for all. His/her role is also to support fundraising efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Develop and implement a regional plan that integrates partnerships, resource mobilization and communications in support of the corporate vision and goals.
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 CO focal points for private/public sector engagement and individual giving to leverage synergies at the global, regional and national levels. 
Guide and support COs on partnership and fundraising strategies, action plans, data/trend analysis, and reporting. Share lessons learned and best practices.
Serve as a member of the UNFPA regional Innovation Committee and the UN regional partnership/communications network, representing resource mobilization and communications.

Qualifications and Experience: 

∙ Postgraduate Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences, Communications, or other related field; 
∙ Preferably 5 years of progressively responsible professional work at the national or international level in development work, with an emphasis on partnerships and resource mobilization 
∙ Experience in the design and drafting of project proposals and concept notes within national, multilateral or international organization, as well as research and analysis. 
∙ Experience in donor mapping, management, and outreach, including donor communication, reporting and non-core resources income analysis. 
∙ Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is an asset. 
∙ Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written) is required.  
∙ Excellent negotiation skills, advocacy and public speaking.
∙ Ability to write clearly and concisely. 
∙ Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from  different national and cultural backgrounds

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, analytically and strategically, working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, communicating for impact.

Functional Skill Set: 

∙ Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships; Resource Mobilization; Job knowledge/Technical expertise; Advocacy/advancing a policy oriented agenda; Results-based programme development and management.

Disclaimer: 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.