Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.
The Associate Donor Relations Officer is responsible to the respective Team Leader/ Senior External Relations and Projects Officer, as may be assigned.
Responsibilities
External Relations and fundraising - Under the direct supervision of the respective Team Leader/Senior External Relations and Projects Officer (TL/SERPO), participates in developing and maintaining effective relationships with donors, and organizes and participates in missions and meetings with donor countries, as necessary; provides a consistently high level of customer service to local donor representatives and their officials in capitals; - Collates data for market research on target countries to help assess their fundraising potential for UNRWA and suggests avenues of cooperation for funding opportunities; - As requested, and under the guidance of TL/SERPO, prepares first draft of briefing documents, including letters, briefing notes, background documents for the review of C/DRD. Prepares for meetings with donors and organizes visits for Senior UNRWA officials; - Contributes to the dissemination of accurate information regarding the Agency's functions among government officials, media, civil society, and the public; checks project progress and final reports for accuracy against donor agreements and requirements, and drafts correspondence for the purpose of fundraising and advocacy; - Assists in developing and implementing the Agency's resource mobilization strategy, and conducts research into potential contributors; - In coordination with TL/SERPO, contributes to the development of outreach materials for the purpose of fundraising; - Prepares negotiations for bilateral agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and project proposals with donors on behalf of the Agency; follows up with donors on requests regarding extension or modification of projects. Projects Administration - Assists in provision of guidance and relevant information to ensure proper implementation of an Agency-wide portfolio of projects funded by various donor countries; - In coordination with the implementing departments, analyzes project proposals and progress reports received from UNRWA departments and field offices to ensure they meet donor requirements; - Liaises between Field Offices, HQ Programme Departments, and donors for the preparation of proposals; in close coordination with TL/SERPO, drafts correspondence relating to submission of reports, use of savings and interest and other related issues; - Liaises with the Finance Department and Programme Directors to verify information before submission to donors; - Assists in provision of guidance to Field Offices and HQ Departments to enhance the quality of proposals and report writing; - Supports the Finance Department, Field Offices and Programme Departments to ensure timely submission of progress and final reports; - Ensures proactive coordination with concerned Departments, Field Offices and Representatives Offices on contributions, donor-funded projects and external relations activities and ensures timely follow-up. - Supports the overall internal coordination, such as organizing meetings, drafting meeting notes and following up on internal issues of interest to the Donor Relations Division.
Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply. - Relating and Networking - Analyzing - Applying Technical Expertise - Following Instructions and Procedures - Learning and Researching For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un. org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
Education A university degree from an accredited educational institution in political science, international relations, business or public administration, law, economics, development or humanitarian studies or a related discipline. Job Specific Qualifications
Work Experience
At least four years of relevant professional experience, including experience in fundraising, donor relations, political analysis, international cooperation, and project management in the context of the UN, donor governments or international non–governmental organizations is required.
A minimum of two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required. A university degree from an accredited educational institution is required in political science, international relations, business or public administration, law, economics, development or humanitarian studies or a related discipline. Languages Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice Type of Contract and duration: 2 years, with the possibility of further extension. The Associate Donor Relations Officer will be required to reside in Jerusalem and will be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted.
The Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for an appointment to the same post or a similar post.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
How to apply:
To start the application process, applicants are required to register at https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx go to Department and choose UNRWA for UNRWA posts. Only applications received through https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Link to TJO is: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=178594&Lang=en-US