Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations Specialist at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Job Purpose:

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations Specialist will perform the following tasks: 

Donor Relations and Engagement:

• Develop comprehensive annual and ad hoc donor engagement strategies, setting clear milestones and closely monitoring outcomes.
• Conduct intelligence gathering to inform donor engagement strategies.
• Organize, prepare and actively participate in donor meetings.
• Engage in continuous relationship building with donors through regular meetings, prompt responses to information requests, and dissemination of key information products, including situation reports and advocacy briefs.
• Enhance donor understanding of UNFPA’s mandate and interventions in Sudan.
• Maintain up-to-date donor mailing lists and contact information.
• Liaise with the UNFPA Brussels Office, Humanitarian Response Division, and External Relations Division for strategic donor engagement and reporting.
• Support the development and distribution of emergency situation reports and humanitarian updates to the donor community.

Proposal Development Management and Resource Mobilization Tracking:

• Manage proposal submissions, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and requirements.
• Coordinate inputs from technical units to produce cohesive, high-quality proposals.
• Develop and maintain a Resource Mobilization Tracking Tool.

Donor Reporting Management:

• Manage the donor reporting process, ensuring timely origination, review and clearance of narrative reports.
• Compile and conduct quality control of all donor reports in collaboration with technical units, field offices, and cluster coordinators.
• Develop and maintain a Reports Tracking Tool to systematically update and share information on donor reporting requirements, keeping section heads and field offices informed.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Advanced University degree in social science, international relations, or communication, Law, or other related areas.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Five years of relevant experience at the national or international level or with international exposure. 
• Experience within donor organizations reporting is an asset, as is experience working in other UN agencies or other international development organization; previous experience with United Nations operational agencies is an added value.