UNICEF seeks to recruit a donor relations officer (Re- Advertisement) P2, FT N’Djamena Chad

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

 

For every child, results

This position is in the Partnerships Unit within the Chad country office and reports to the Partnerships Manager. The specific role of the Unit includes supporting the overall resource mobilization efforts of the office under the direct supervision of the Representative and the guidance of the Deputy Representative, with a view to enhancing partnerships, securing target funds, Grants management and reporting for effective and efficient delivery of the programmatic priorities. The Donor Relations Officer assists in planning, implementing and monitoring of partnerships and fundraising.

 

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Partnerships Manager, the incumbent is responsible for enhancing relations with donors and for contribution management. This includes facilitation of office fundraising efforts, tracking of funding trends and gaps, oversight of fund utilization, liaison with donors, and the consolidation and timely submission of donor reports for the Country Programme. In close coordination with the SPPME and Communication Sections, the incumbent also supports the timely preparation and dissemination of other mandatory and special reports, as well as briefing documents and corporate publications relating to programme activities in support of the UNICEF mission in the country.

In addition, the incumbent will ensure that the UNICEF Country Office has useful, valid and reliable information on the situation of children’s and women’s rights; the performance of UNICEF-supported programmes including their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their coverage, coordination with other stakeholders and coherence.

 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities :

• As a member of the Fundraising task force, contribute towards the preparation and implementation of fundraising strategies and work plans by researching and analyzing information and data ;
• Support fundraising and donor missions in close coordination with the Communication Section through the conceptualization, compilation, and preparation of briefing notes, fact sheets and other programme documents for advocacy and information sharing ;
• Facilitate correct and timely utilization of donor contributions by tracking performance under broad guidance of the Partnerships Manager and the Deputy Representative, and in close collaboration with the Social Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (SPPME) Section and Programme Section Chiefs ;
• Contribute to the enhancement of positive relationships with donor groups and visibility through timely and accurate reporting and monitoring of donor interests, information needs and potential funding opportunities: in collaboration with the Programme Sections, consolidate, edit and produce interim and final donor reports ;
• Support the Deputy Representative and collaborate with SPPME and Section Chiefs to compile raw data for mandatory UNICEF reports, including the Annual Report and Thematic Reports and with the Emergency Section for the Consolidated Emergency Report (CER) and Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) ;
• Identify funding needs and develop compelling presentations, funding proposals, cases for support, and other fundraising materials for potential donors ;
• Produce Bimonthly Partnerships Newsletters

Establish mechanisms that foster an institutional memory within the office through development and maintenance of record keeping of reports, proposals, fund tracking and other material developed for contribution management.

 

Impact of Results

The Donor Relations Officer supports UNICEF Chad key programme priorities by ensuring that donor relations and partnerships comply with UNICEF policies, and generates opportunities to enhance partnerships and engages new donors and retain current ones.

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s) in social science, public administration, donor relations or related field ;
• Two years professional work experience in donor relations, fundraising, reporting and/or contribution management, one (1) year of which should be in developing countries ;
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset ;
• Fluency in French and English are required.

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

 

Core competencies

• Communication (II)
• Working with People (II)
• Drive for Results (II)

 

Functional Competencies:

• Relating & Networking (I)
• Persuading & Influencing (II)
• Planning and organizing (I)
• Entrepreneurial Thinking (I)

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

 

Remarks :

N’Djamena is a non-family duty station.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.