Resource Mobilization Officer P2 (DC)

Introduction

The Multilateral Partnerships and Development Cooperation Department (PARTNERSHIPS) establishes, develops and maintains strategic partnerships to contribute to the advancement of social justice and the promotion of decent work in close interaction with other ILO portfolios at headquarters and the regions. PARTNERSHIPS is responsible for developing and implementing the ILO’s Office-wide Development Cooperation Strategy as a key enabler for advancing the ILO’s core mandate and delivering on strategic priorities. The Department leads consultations and negotiations with funding partners, mobilizes voluntary contributions for the ILO’s programme and reports on delivery and expenditures. The Department also provides quality assurance services to the ILO’s DC portfolio. Moreover, it leads, coordinates, and promotes the ILO’s engagement with the UN system, IFIs and other multilateral organizations.

The position of Resource Mobilization Officer is located in the Development Partners Relations Unit (DPRU), within PARTNERSHIPS.  DPRU is responsible for mobilising public and private voluntary resources for the ILO, including negotiating funding agreements. DPRU is also responsible for developing and maintaining relations with ILO development partners, including government donors, the European Union, domestic funding and private partners. In addition, DPRU is responsible for mobilizing resources for the ILO Regular Budget Supplementary Account (RBSA). DPRU provides a single contact point for development partners and for ILO field offices and policy units on all matters related to resource mobilization, including contractual arrangements and the implementation of and reporting on development cooperation projects.

The incumbent will work with a team of professionals in the area of resource mobilization and development cooperation.  

Under the overall supervision of the Director of PARTNERSHIPS, the incumbent will report to the Head of DPRU.

Description of Duties

Resource mobilization and strategic engagement with partners

1. Identify and compile information on funding opportunities, priorities and emerging trends for assigned development partners.  Propose ways for the ILO to benefit from these efforts to increase levels of voluntary funding.
2. Provide support in the development and implementation of specific resource mobilization strategies for selected ILO outcomes, priorities or themes. 
3. Support the engagement with development partners, including the maintenance of the network of contacts with counterparts, the identification of broader collaboration opportunities, targeted communication on results achieved and maintenance of up-to-date donor intelligence products such as factsheets and development partner profiles.
4. Provide support to local resource mobilization by field offices through sharing best-practice, partner intelligence and specific support for country-level resource mobilization efforts.

Contribution management: 

1. Support the submission of proposals for funding, ensuring quality and relevance to partner requirements, formats and timing
2. Provide support to the negotiation of funding agreements with development partners, ensuring compliance with ILO rules, regulations, directives and procedures.
3. Plan, prepare and follow-up on annual consultations and review meetings with partners.

Portfolio Monitoring 

1. Facilitate and support the timely start-up and closure of projects.
2. Support the monitoring of project portfolios by development partners, including reports, in compliance with contractual obligations of funding agreements.
3. Draft formal correspondence to donors and internal correspondence.
4. Assist in organizing and delivering staff training and capacity development on all matters relating to resource mobilization and portfolio management.
5. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Education

First level university degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in economics, social science, international studies or another relevant field. Advanced university degree is an advantage

Experience

At least three years of relevant professional experience in the area of partnerships and development cooperation, preferably including grant management.

Languages

Excellent command of English. Working knowledge of another working language of the Organization (French or Spanish). Knowledge of a third working language would be an asset.

Competencies

Competencies:  In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:

Technical competencies:

Knowledge of development partners and donor agencies. Knowledge of grant management.  Knowledge of Office’s financial rules and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to clarify information.

Behavioural competencies:

Ability to work on own initiative as well as member of a team and ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy. Establishes productive client relations. Seeks opportunities to build the depth and breadth of own expertise and knowledge. The ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.