UNDP Jobs - 54296- Resource Mobilization Specialist

Resource Mobilization Specialist

Location :

Harare, ZIMBABWE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

23-Mar-2015

Application Deadline :

12-Mar-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director, the Resource Mobilization Specialist supports the Management and spearheads the overall effort to build partnerships and mobilize an appropriate and sustainable funding base in the Zimbabwe Country Office. The Resource Mobilization Specialist develops the country office partnerships building and resource mobilization strategy, tools and procedures and coordinates their implementation, leads donor intelligence, supports strengthening of UNDP position within the UN family and developing strategic partnerships with government, donors, private sector and civil society organizations.

Interested offerors can download theTerms of Reference and the IC procurement for futher action and submission of the required proposals by 12th March 2013 on the following link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=20879.

Please note that this advert is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with you. Furthermore, UNDP reserves the right to reject part or all of the proposals.

Proposals should be submitted by email to:

bidstechnical.zw@undp.org for technical proposals- detailed methodology, workplan and approach
bidsfinancial.zw@undp.org for financial proposals

Any request for clarification must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: procurement.zw@undp.org.

The response will be sent by standard electronic mail and written copies of the response including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry will be sent to all consultants.

Duties and Responsibilities

Formulates and implements CO strategies related to resource mobilization and partnerships building, focusing on achievement of the following results:

External and internal analysis for assessing Country Office opportunities for resource mobilization;
Support Country Director and Resident Representative in resource mobilization;
Scanning of the opportunities in the country based on partner-specific intelligence and the competitive landscape; identification where the CO competency strengths overlap with partner/client needs;
Analysis of key development and sectoral policies currently being discussed and implemented in the country and key donors willing to support policies;
Development of a detailed Partnership and Resource Mobilization (PRM) CO Strategy with planning tools to implement the strategy;
Negotiation, drafting and revision of agreements with donors. Monitoring of overall implementation of agreements;
Assessment of the level of CO engagement with each donor: type and level of contact and particular areas of interest; development of strategy to position the CO to become a priority partner for the donor;
Drafting of funding proposals based on thematic areas of poverty reduction and democratic governance

Strongly positions UNDP in the UN family focusing on achievement of the following results:

Identification of opportunities for UNDP in its relationship with other UN Agencies;
Implementation of CO strategy for partnering with UN Agencies around ZUNDAF;
Identification of specific areas for support, building on UNDP comparative advantages and UNDP programmatic objectives in the country;

Facilitates knowledge building and knowledge sharing as required by the organization, focusing on the following results:

Identification and formulation of lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into broader CO knowledge management efforts;
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;

Organization and conduct of trainings on RM and partnerships building in the Country Office.

Competencies

Ability to provide clear messages on complex information;
Ability to seek and synthesise information from a variety of sources and draw solid conclusion based on in depth analysis;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
Good communication skills, including the ability to write high quality reports, conduct studies and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise style;
Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and adept at working with people of diverse cultural and social backgrounds;
An understanding of and ability to abide by the core values of the United Nations.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Experience:

5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level involving multi-stakeholder projects and partnership development;
Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis;
Some experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems;

Language:

Fluent in English.