UNFPA Seeks Resource Mobilization Specialist to Strengthen Partnerships and Fundraising Efforts

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UNFPA Seeks Resource Mobilization Specialist to Strengthen Partnerships and Fundraising Efforts

Level: P-4
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty station: New York
Closing date: 24 Mar 2025

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is hiring a Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Specialist. This role focuses on developing strategic partnerships and innovative fundraising initiatives to support reproductive health and rights globally. The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Specialist post is located in the Public Funding and Financing Branch, Division for External Relations (DER) in New York.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Public Funding and Financing Branch, the incumbent will work to broaden and increase UNFPA funding base, maintain and strengthen strong partnerships with government donors, including emerging donors within their portfolio, provide guidance to regional and country offices with a view to meet donors requirements and expectations.

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Responsibilities

Maintain and expand strong relation with donor representatives in UN missions and capitals in order to ensure appropriate level of contribution;
Undertake donor studies (donor policies, sectoral and geographic preferences, etc), research and other activities with a view to identifying funding opportunities;
Provide strategic guidance on building and expanding UNFPA’s engagement with government donors, and set mechanisms for leveraging partnerships with emerging donors.
Develop specific donor fund-raising strategies and approaches when relevant and solicit funding proposals from relevant UNFPA program units;
Work closely with UNFPA’s Representation Offices to position UNFPA programmes and build the case for core and non-core funding, in alignment with donor’s priorities.

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Requirements

Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Business Administration, Economics, or International Relations.
Seven (7) years of experience at national and international level, of which, 3-5 years must be related to Resource Mobilization and Public Relations, and in a managerial/ leadership position leading a team, as well as dealing with development assistance and donor relations;
Previous experience in working with donors in the area of population and development is desirable;
Good track record in fund-raising and management of funding instruments;
Familiarity with UNFPA programmes and policies, knowledge of international development financing, and international politics

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