UN WOMEN Jobs - 76682- UN Women: Resource Mobilization Advisor

UN Women: Resource Mobilization Advisor – Digital and Public Giving (Private Sector)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

01-Feb-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Inter-Governmental Support, Coordination and Strategic Partnership Bureau is responsible for proactively driving the strategic positioning of UN Women so that the size, resources and predictability of its financial resources help the organization achieve its strategic goals. The Bureau's Strategic Partnerships Division focuses on Resource Mobilization and Communication and Advocacy.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Director, Resource Mobilization, and the overall direction of the Director of Strategic Partnerships Division, and in collaboration with Division colleagues, the Resource Mobilization Advisor is responsible for the design, development and roll out of a Digital and Public (or Individual Giving) Fundraising Strategy for UN Women, in close collaboration with the Programme Division, Communication and Advocacy Section and IST.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of a Digital and Public Giving fundraising strategy for UN Women:

Lead the design, roll out and implementation of the UN Women resource mobilization strategy on Digital (Marketing) and Public (or Individual) Giving in close consultation with the Chief of Resource Mobilization,
Review and refine the strategy at regular intervals to harness new emerging opportunities, include innovative strategies and ideas;
Provide strategic guidance and support to all UN Women office in developing and implementing innovative locally-tailored partnerships and resource mobilization strategies and initiatives related to digital and public / individua giving fundraising, including identifying and providing guidance and support on opportunities for public giving;
Lead digital marketing initiatives;
Provide recommendations on how to better conduct resource mobilization across the UN Women's system, based on international best practices;
Determine the partnerships landscape to ensure optimal win-win partnerships for UN Women in Digital and Public Giving Fundraising. Identify and mobilize key strategic partnerships to enhance impact and influence for UN Women's strategic priorities;
Lead the strategic, technical and marketing support for fundraising and engagement in National Committees and field offices.

Provide coordination support to global fundraising related to digital and public giving fundraising:

Provide technical and marketing support to digital and public giving fundraising;
Lead harmonizing resource mobilization activities globally;
Develop, assess, and refine policies and infrastructure for resource mobilization procedures;
Coordinate the inter-related efforts of the resource mobilization team to ensure a streamlined and efficient approach to building strategic partnerships for mobilizing financial resources.

Lead Advocacy and Communication initiatives related to Digital and Public Giving Fundraising:

Develop, plan, and lead the execution of global advocacy and high-profile outreach events and campaigns for Digital and Public Giving fundraising considering donor specific interests and priorities;
Develop products for digital marketing in consultation with the Communication and Advocacy Section;
Collaborate with internal partners (media/ communications, outreach/ campaign) on the development and use of effective communications, outreach, branding and other resource mobilization mechanisms and tools to enhance the packaging and marketing of UN Women’s mission, competencies, and goals.

Participate in External Relations and Partnerships Building:

Act as a key resource of real-time partner intelligence for UN Women's senior leadership;
Maintain effective relationships with counterparts in other UN agencies, funds and programmes to promote and strengthen coordinated funding support for gender equality and women's empowerment.

Manage the team:

Lead and manage the performance of the resource mobilization team, contributing to effective team-building and fostering a well-coordinated team approach;
Ensure effective management through clear direction- and target-setting. Prepare and implement workplans and performance plans and reviews;
Contribute to strengthening the team members' capacities and promote professional growth, learning opportunities and knowledge sharing;
Review the team capacities and expertise required to strengthen UN Women's reputation and to build and maintain results-driven partnerships.

Lead Knowledge Generation and Management initiatives on Digital and Public Giving Fundraising:

Manage the development, maintenance and sharing of knowledge and intelligence, including political intelligence, to ensure UN Women is informed and positioned to effectively generate and harness opportunities to meet its resource mobilization targets;
Organize trainings and workshops on digital and public giving;
Strengthen the case for investment in gender equality and women's empowerment by managing the development of high quality information and knowledge materials;
Promote and facilitate exchange of information and knowledge between the resource mobilization team and other UN Women offices;
Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Key Performance Indicators:

UN Women has a strengthened, deepened and diversified range of donors to ensure sustainability, predictability and growth of financing. UN Women has strengthened capacities and systems to deliver results-driven resource mobilization.

Development of Digital and Public Giving Fundraising;
Implementation, including programme plan, budget and timeline of digital and public giving fundraising;
Development of systems and campaigns;
Coordination with important stakeholders including National Committees;
Partnership with other Division in the organization;
Performance of Team;
Mobilization of Resources;
Generation of knowledge products, and databases.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity;
Integrity;
Professionalism.

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
Accountability;
Creative Problem Solving;
Effective Communication;
Inclusive Collaboration;
Stakeholder Engagement;
Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: http://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-employment-values-and-competencies-definitions-en.pdf

Functional Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively private partnership donors;
Demonstrated resource mobilization track record on significant portfolios;
Established and maintains partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
Focuses on impact and results for client;
Is innovative, creative and able to think outside-the-box; takes initiative and identifies opportunities;
Strong networking and representation skills, and ability to mobilize support on behalf of the organization;
Good knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment issues;
Proven ability to plan and implement organizational strategies;
Very effective at multi-tasking;
Excellent oral and written communications skills; Excellent negotiating skills;
Excellent IT skills;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters University degree (or equivalent) in international development, public management, public / business administration, international relations, social sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in resource mobilization and partnerships development at the managerial level,
Previous experience at the management level in a fund fundraising, with a demonstrated track record in resource mobilization on significant portfolios, and proven experience in developing strategic plans and operational guidelines that enhance resources.
Familiarity with resource mobilization for gender equality programming preferred;
Experience of working in the field with an international organization a strong asset.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

Application:

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.