Resource Mobilization Officer

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Priority Africa and External Relations Sector (PAX)

Duty Station: Lima

Job Family: Programme Coordination

Type of contract : Non Staff

Level : 

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 17-AGO-2020

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the supervision of the Director of UNESCO Lima Office, and working closely with the Culture, Education, Sciences, and Communication and Information Coordinators, the incumbent will design a partnership building and resource mobilization strategy using sustainable tools and procedures and coordinate its implementation. The Resource Mobilization Officer will provide an exhausting mapping of institutional actors and allies, particularly from the private sector, in order to support strengthening of UNESCO’s position in the country. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

•    To support the UNESCO Lima Office in formulating and implementing its Resource Mobilization Plan, including the related action plan, which details ongoing fundraising efforts across the country, with an inter-sectorial and territorial approach.
•    To carry out an exhaustive mapping of institutional actors and allies, particularly from the private sector. This includes:
    Mapping of organizations they have worked with in the past.
    Mapping of new potential allies.
    Identification of their priorities / interest topics.
    Review of the mechanisms for transferring resources to UNESCO.
    Preparation of a complete file for each identified potential ally.
•    To design the modality of approach to the possible ally and organize the meetings, sessions and other pertinent activities.
•    To prepare content and materials related to the positioning and role of UNESO in the fields of Education, Culture, Sciences and Communication and Information.
•    To identify and prepare the necessary materials for each meeting.
•     To properly follow up and support the sector coordinators for the preparation of project proposals, once an initial agreement has been reached with the counterpart.
•    To keep track of donors in the Constituency Relationship Management (CRM) tool, monitor all resource mobilization efforts and systematically share information and updates with the relevant units, including sections of Bureau of Strategic Planning (BSP) at the UNESCO Headquarters.
•    To support the Public Information and Image Coordinator in the development of a set of compelling  communication  assets  that can  be customized easily for different donors.
•    To participate in relevant webinars, trainings and workshops organized by BSP and/or other Regional and National Offices in the Latin-American region. 
•    Other pertinent activities that may arise.

COMPETENCIES (Core) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 
•    Bachelor's Degree or Master Degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Social Marketing or other relevant fields to resource mobilization.

Work Experience:
•    Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience: proven resource mobilization/marketing experiences; 
•    Two or more experiences in writing material for partnerships/resource mobilization, including policies, project proposals and promotional material;
•    One or more experience in resource mobilization for the United Nations or another international or development organization will be considered an asset.

Skills and competencies:
•    Excellent interpersonal skills for teamwork and work in a multicultural setting and ability to interact effectively with different stakeholders inside and outside the Organization;
•    Excellent ability to organize meetings, calls and documents that may require the input of multiple sources

Languages: 
•    Excellent knowledge of Spanish and English.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

14 months

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

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