Regional Adviser, Resource Mobilization - P4

cinfo; Vereeniging; On-site; USD 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Advisor to lead resource mobilization efforts. This role involves managing donor relationships, negotiating funding agreements, and providing strategic advice on resource mobilization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bilateral or multilateral development organizations and a strong educational background in international relations or a related field. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a significant impact in the fight against HIV/AIDS, where your contributions will help shape innovative partnerships and funding initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values integrity and commitment to the cause.

Qualifications

• At least seven years' experience in donor relations and negotiation.
• Advanced degree in international relations or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resource mobilization and donor relations management.
• Develop proposals and agreements for external funding.

Skills

Donor relationship management

Negotiation skills

Market intelligence gathering

Collaboration skills

Knowledge management

Communication skills

Education

Advanced university degree at Master's level

Job description

Reporting to the Regional Director, and matrixed to Director, Resource Mobilization, the Regional Advisor oversees the resource mobilization portfolio.

He / she has the following key responsibilities:

1) Donor relationship management

• Maintains and strengthens relations with donors and identifies strategic opportunities for developing relations with new donors. This includes helping to develop collaborative relationships with non-traditional donors and non-Official Development Assistance (ODA) sources of funding.
• Liaises with donors on issues relating to resource mobilization, programme priorities, partnerships, governance, and organizational results and impact. Represents the RST in discussions with donor governments and other external funders and partners in the assigned portfolio and builds effective partnerships with UNAIDS supporters.
• Coordinates UNAIDS's inputs into activities and events with donors such as multilateral reviews, missions, meetings, consultations and alike, as required, conducting all necessary activities to initiate, plan, implement, follow up and evaluate such events. Prepares resource mobilization briefing documents for others and prepares and delivers presentations for audiences within and outside of UNAIDS.
• Develops concept papers, proposals, and agreements for submission to external funders, or provides advice to this effect.

Ensure robust implementation and reporting on funded programmes.

• Negotiates with relevant government ministries and agencies on new contracts, funding extensions and reprogramming, as required in consultation with other relevant UNAIDS organizational units.

2) Market intelligence gathering and provision of resource mobilization advice

• Gathers market intelligence and strategic information on funding and emerging donor priorities and shares information as required to support core funding of UNAIDS. This includes the analysis funding trends and programming as input into the development of resource mobilization strategies and analyses.
• Provides information and advice on donor priorities and interests to inform UNAIDS leadership and colleagues on opportunities for resource mobilization. Advises on the contents of donor proposals and negotiations for funding on priorities approved by senior management.
• In conjunction with colleagues across UNAIDS, develops guidelines and tools to support the organization-wide resource mobilization effort.

3) Knowledge management and collaboration

• Keeps up to date all relevant organizational databases, such as on donors, on projected incoming resources and alike.
• Participates in advising on the resource mobilization strategy providing advice on innovative initiatives for increasing financial support.
• Proactively seeks and implements collaboration with external resource mobilization teams, for example in cosponsor organizations, for the implementation of joint resource mobilization activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: Advanced university degree at Master´s level or equivalent in international relations, public affairs, communications, political or social sciences or another field related to the responsibilities.

Commitment to the AIDS response

Integrity

Core competencies: Working in Teams, Communication with Impact, Applying Expertise, Delivering Results, Driving Change and Innovation, Vision and strategic thinking, Leading Teams, Building Relationships and Networks, Developing and Empowering Others, Managing Performance and Resources, Exercising Sound Judgement.

Experience:

Essential: At least seven years' work experience in / with bilateral or multilateral development organizations, including in external / donor relations, negotiation, innovative partnerships development and major funding initiatives with donors and / or governments.

Languages:

Essential: Proficiency in English.

Desirable: Knowledge of additional UN official languages.

Additional Information:

Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The abovementioned position is a rotational position, and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

USD 77,326 at single rate

Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.

Any appointment / extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV / AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and / or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.

UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct.

Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.