UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi
P3 Temporary Appointment – Donor Relations Specialist
1 June 2014 – 31 December 2014 (7 months)
PURPOSE & SCOPE
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director and working in close collaboration with the Private Sector Engagement and Programme team in the Regional Office, the incumbent will be responsible for donor relations, preparing fundraising proposals and reports to donors as well as situation reports and other official reporting documents. The incumbent will assist in the mapping of existing initiatives with private sector actors in the region and in collating the information into a coherent framework. The incumbent will also contribute to a knowledge management system to facilitate dynamic and creative information sharing of private sector engagement activities across countries.
KEY ACTIVITIES AND OUTPUTS
The incumbent will carry out the main tasks outlined below.
A. Donor Relations. Provide ‘one stop shop’ services to both current and potentially new donors for UNICEF programme in ESAR, including coordination with UNICEF programme staff, provision of fact sheets, donor briefings and meetings, monthly donor updates, organisation of donor field visits and liaising between government donors, National Committees and UNICEF programme staff.
B. Proposal development. Coordinate the development of concept notes and funding proposals. Ensure quality of donor proposals before submission to donors, including ensuring that all proposals are in line with both, donor interests and the UNICEF programme strategy.
C. Donor reporting. Prepare analytical and results oriented donor reports on time, working closely with field colleagues, relevant programme sections, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation team, and the Regional Office.
D. Briefings. Provide support in conducting a comprehensive research and analysis of substantive material and draft reports related to ESAR including status of programme implementation reports with. Provide substantive support to the Regional Director and senior management specifically in speech writing, talking points, preparing briefs and other related activities as required.
E. Mapping. Assist in mapping of existing UNICEF related private sector initiatives in the region. Assemble the initiatives into an organising framework for assessment and analysis.
F. Knowledge Management. Provide support to the office in facilitating a dynamic knowledge sharing platform and process.
G. Other duties. Other duties as required including assisting in the implementation of the work plan for the region.
TIMEFRAME
1 June 2014 – 31 December 2014
QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communication, Social Sciences or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, project administration, monitoring and evaluation, some at the international level.
• Strong planning/organizing, and networking/relating skills
• Strong writing and editing skills, including knowledge and experience in writing for UNICEF and demonstrated experience in editing strategic documents as well as internal and external communication materials.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, project administration, monitoring and evaluation, some at the international level.
• Strong planning/organizing, and networking/relating skills
• Strong writing and editing skills, including knowledge and experience in writing for UNICEF and demonstrated experience in editing strategic documents as well as internal and external communication materials.
COMPETENCIES OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Besides fluency in written and spoken English, the following competencies are required (LI, LII and LIII indicate the level required on a three point scale, LIII being the highest):
UNICEF Core Values
• Diversity and Inclusion (LII)
• Integrity (LII)
• Commitment (LII)
• Integrity (LII)
• Commitment (LII)
UNICEF Core Competencies
• Drive for Results (LII)
• Communication (verbal and written) (LII)
• Working with People (LII)
• Communication (verbal and written) (LII)
• Working with People (LII)
UNICEF Functional Competencies
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts (LII)
• Entrepreneurial Thinking (LIII)
• Relating and Networking (LII)
• Analysing (LII)
• Planning and Organizing (LII)
• Entrepreneurial Thinking (LIII)
• Relating and Networking (LII)
• Analysing (LII)
• Planning and Organizing (LII)
How to apply:
APPLICATIONS
UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visitwww.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send their complete Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya), up-to-date CV/resume, as well as a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this position, to esarohrvacancies@unicef.org by 12 March 2014.
