Advisor, Strategy, Planning and Innovations, P-4 Amman, Jordan*

Vacancy Announcement

Advisor, Strategy, Planning and Innovations, P-4

Amman, Jordan*

Re-opened with extended deadline; candidates having previously applied need not re-apply.

*Note: UNRWA may consider alternate locations or work arrangements, but reserves the right to not make an appointment where the candidate is unable to take up the post functions in the official duty station of the post: Amman, Jordan.

Deadline for Applications

30 August 2017

Duration

1 year, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

Vacancy Announcement Number

17-HQ-AM-24

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women and welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA’s strategic objectives

The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission, the Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under international law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protected and disease burden is reduced; (c) school-age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (d) Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (e) Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and environmental health.

Do you want to make a lasting difference? 

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.

The main responsibilities include:

·         Providing strategic and planning support across all leadership giving and individual giving income streams, including provision of oversight to the Major Donor programme for UNRWA and stewardship of at least 100+ individual supporters of the agency;

·         Developing methodologies and new approaches for improving strategic planning processes and ensuring synergies within Partnerships Division and with National Committees and field offices. Ensuring clear and coordinated internal communication on key PSFR priorities, including through development of key messages and other internal communication content;

·         Monitoring and guiding proposal development relevant to private fundraising and partnerships across UNRWA field offices and works with fields and programmes to develop fundraising products (impact-focused proposals and reports that show added value, innovation, a theory of change and promise professional stewardship of funds);

·         Providing guidance and technical support to UNRWA National Committees to ensure that their Joint Strategic Plans are aligned with UNRWA’s overall strategy;

·         Identifying opportunities for innovation in partnerships and philanthropy and advising UNRWA on how to capitalize on these opportunities. Managing and building UNRWA’s knowledge of PSFR, providing mentorship to National Committees, fields, programmes and Partnerships Division staff on PSFR trends, best practices and key developments;

·         Ensuring that UNRWA’s Case for support is understood and internalized in all aspects of PSFR and contribution management. Coordinating and delivering best practices and capacity building workshops on PSFR across the agency;

·         Improving contribution management processes and tools to enhance stewardship of current and future grants; putting in place data management processes to support PSFR. Providing support to the Chief in developing specific guidelines and policies to strengthen UNRWA’s capacity to manage PSFR income, including on donor and financial stewardship, national committee governance, and donor communication and marketing.

Conditions of service

UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $70,647 net tax free with post adjustment of 36.4% (subject to change without notice). All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

To qualify for this position, you will need: