Specialist in Resource Mobilization, Strategic Partnerships and Communications

UNFPA is recruiting a Specialist in Resource Mobilization, Strategic Partnerships and Communications for their Djibouti office. Professionals with a background in Communication/advocacy and at least 5 - 6 years of experience are encouraged to apply. This position closes on Aug, 11. Apply now to be considered.

Mission and objectives

The UNFPA country office in Djibouti works in partnership with governments, other institutions and civil society to fulfil its mandate. Two frameworks guide our mission: the Programme of Action adopted at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The three priority areas of our mandate are sexual and reproductive health, human rights and gender equality, and population and development issues. UNFPA provides the country with technical and financial support for the collection, analysis and dissemination of population data, in order to provide detailed information for planning and monitoring progress, thereby enabling effective and efficient decision-making.

Context

In Djibouti, UNFPA works closely with the Government, civil society organizations, United Nations entities, development partners, communities and other stakeholders to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, the empowerment of women and young people, and the production and use of population data forsustainable development. The UNFPA Djibouti Country Office is entering an important phase of programme acceleration and strategic repositioning. The Office seeks to strengthen the visibility, coherence and sustainability of its interventions while expanding its partnership and funding base.Current and emerging programme priorities include: strengthening maternal and newborn health, including midwifery education, deployment and professionalization; reinforcing Maternal Death Surveillance and Response mechanisms; improving access to integrated sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence services; supporting the validation and operationalization of national gender-based violence standard operating procedures; expanding and strengthening multisectoral One-Stop Centres for survivors of gender-based violence; accelerating efforts to end female genital mutilation and other harmful practices; advancing adolescent and youth participation, leadership and access to information and services; supporting the realization of the demographic dividend; promoting gender-responsive budgeting and increased domestic financing for gender equality and sexual and reproductive health; strengthening population, health and gender data systems; supporting the progressive digitalization of civil registration and vital statistics; strengthening the digital monitoring of the National Gender Policy; improving the use of evidence, innovation and digital solutions for programme management and policy dialogue; and enhancing the preparedness and responsiveness of programmes in humanitarian and climate-related contexts. The assignment will help position these priorities as integrated investment opportunities that advance the ICPD agenda and contribute particularly to Sustainable Development Goals 3, 5, 10, 16 and 17, while strengthening national ownership and the sustainability of results. To translate these priorities into high-impact, visible and adequately financed programmes, the Country Office requires dedicated capacity to identify strategic partnerships, develop compelling funding propositions, engage emerging partners, strengthen donor relations and systematically communicate programme results. The International UN Volunteer Specialist- Resource Mobilization, Strategic Partnerships and Communications will support this ambition by connecting programme priorities, evidence, strategic partnerships and communications into a coherent country office positioning and resource mobilization approach.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the Specialist will support the UNFPA Djibouti Country Office in strengthening its resource mobilization, strategic partnerships, external positioning and programme communications. The assignment will help the Country Office move from opportunity-based engagement towards a more structured, proactive and evidence-driven approach to resource mobilization and partnerships. The Specialist will contribute to: 1. diversifying the Country Office’s funding and partnership base; 2. translating programme priorities and evidence into attractive and credible investment opportunities, investment cases and policy products; 3. strengthening engagement with traditional and non-traditional partners; 4. improving the visibility of UNFPA’s results and comparative advantage; 5. building a stronger connection between programme delivery, evidence, communications and resource mobilization; and 6. establishing practical systems, tools and pipelines that can be sustained by the Country Office. The Specialist is expected to combine exceptional writing and analytical abilities with creativity, political sensitivity, relationship-building skills and a demonstrated capacity to independently deliver high-quality strategic outputs within short timelines. The role requires a mature, agile and solutions-oriented professional who can rapidly understand UNFPA’s mandate, advise senior management, engage credibly with partners and convert programme priorities into concrete partnership, financing and visibility opportunities. Expected outpouts Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the Specialist will support the UNFPA Djibouti Country Office in strengthening its resource mobilization, strategic partnerships, external positioning and programme communications. The assignment will help the Country Office move from opportunity-based engagement towards a more structured, proactive and evidence-driven approach to resource mobilization and partnerships. The Specialist will contribute to:

1. diversifying the Country Office’s funding and partnership base;
2. translating programme priorities and evidence into attractive and credible investment opportunities, investment cases and policy products;
3. strengthening engagement with traditional and non-traditional partners;
4. improving the visibility of UNFPA’s results and comparative advantage;
5. building a stronger connection between programme delivery, evidence, communications and resource mobilization; and
6. establishing practical systems, tools and pipelines that can be sustained by the Country Office. The Specialist is expected to combine exceptional writing and analytical abilities with creativity, political sensitivity, relationship-building skills and a demonstrated capacity to independently deliver high-quality strategic outputs within short timelines. The role requires a mature, agile and solutions-oriented professional who can rapidly understand UNFPA’s mandate, advise senior management, engage credibly with partners and convert programme priorities into concrete partnership, financing and visibility opportunities.

About Djibouti

Djibouti City is the capital of the Republic of Djibouti, strategically located at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East. The city hosts multiple international military bases, UN agencies, and development organizations, offering unique opportunities in logistics, maritime services, security, and international development.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Jabuuti • Isgaarsiinta

Master's degree in in one of the following fields is required: international development; international relations; communications; public relations; political science; economics; business administration; marketing; social sciences; public policy; or another relevant field. Afirst-level university degree combined with additional relevant professional experience may be considered

Competencies and values

 Accountability  Adaptability and flexibility  Creativity  Judgement and decision-making  Planning and organising  Professionalism  Self-management

Skills and experience

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization, strategic partnerships, donor relations, programme development, external relations, communications or a closely related field is required. • Demonstrated experience in developing high-quality investment cases, policy briefs, policy notes, concept notes, funding proposals, donor briefs, partnership documents or strategic communications products. • A proven record of exceptional performance, sound judgement and consistent delivery of high-quality strategic outputs under demanding timelines is required. • Experience working in international development, humanitarian action or the social sector. • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and programme information into clear and persuasive narratives. • Experience conducting donor research, partnership mapping or funding opportunity analysis. • Experience supporting senior management in external relations, partner engagement or high-level meetings. • Experience in strategic communications, results storytelling, digital communications or advocacy. • Demonstrated success in independently developing competitive funding proposals, investment cases or strategic partnership initiatives that secured partner interest, funding or institutional commitment. • Substantive experience working with a United Nations entity, international organization or major development partner would be a strong asset. • Previous experience with UNFPA, particularly in resource mobilization, partnerships, programme development or strategic communications, would be a distinct advantage. • Experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, youth, population and development, data systems or humanitarian programming would be desirable. • Experience working in the Arab States region, Africa or a comparable development context would be an asset. • Experience engaging non-traditional partners, including development banks, private sector entities or foundations, would be an advantage. • Excellent bilingual drafting capacity in French and English is a core requirement for the assignment.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, advocacy, public information, Partnerships, resource mobilisation, Audio-visual content

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Apply at: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1784888021271103