Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) which assists in the investigation and prosecution of persons responsible for serious crimes under law" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">International Law committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 201

• The IIIM aims to ensure accountability for these crimes and operates under the United Nations framework, emphasizing the importance of human rights and justice. The organization is committed to upholding international law and providing support to victims of serious crimes. It is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and works closely with various stakeholders, including governments and intergovernmental organizations, to achieve its mission.

Job Overview:
The Fundraising and Resource Mobilization Officer will play a crucial role in implementing fundraising strategies established by the IIIM. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with donors, including governments and intergovernmental organizations, to broaden the donor base for IIIM-Syria. This position requires a deep understanding of donor policies and the ability to negotiate contributions effectively. The officer will also provide guidance to the Chief of Staff and IIIM-Syria staff on fundraising and resource mobilization issues, ensuring a coherent approach to fundraising across the office. The role involves organizing donor briefings, preparing written outputs for senior management, and monitoring the use of contributions to ensure compliance with donor requirements. The officer will also represent the Head in relevant meetings and assist in the planning of the Section's annual budget and work program.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for several key duties, including: 1) Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with donors by understanding their human rights and development policies, leading fundraising strategies, and organizing donor briefings. 2) Ensuring a consistent approach to fundraising by advising leadership on policies and strategies, preparing written outputs, and monitoring compliance with UN rules. 3) Serving as the focal point for donor relations, negotiating contributions, preparing funding submissions, and assisting in effective communication with donors. 4) Contributing to organizational effectiveness by representing the Head in meetings, participating in budget planning, and assisting the Chief of Staff as required. The role requires strong negotiation skills, the ability to analyze problems, and effective communication and teamwork capabilities.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in social and political science, public administration, business administration, management, economics, international relations, or related fields. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in human rights, humanitarian, or development work, with at least five years in donor relations and resource mobilization. Experience in the UN common system and proven negotiation skills with donors are also required.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant fields such as social and political science, public administration, business administration, management, economics, or international relations is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in human rights, humanitarian, or development work. Out of these, at least five years must be specifically in donor relations and resource mobilization. Experience in the UN common system is essential, along with proven skills in negotiating with donors and governments. Familiarity with results-based management and experience with enterprise resource planning systems or fund management tools is desirable, as is experience in developing partnerships with non-traditional donors such as foundations and private sector entities.

Languages:
English is required for this position, with a minimum proficiency level of UN Level II in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Additionally, knowledge of either French, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, or Russian is desirable, with a minimum proficiency level of UN Level I in these languages.

Additional Notes:
The appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year, subject to the availability of the post or funds, and budgetary approval. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance in its staff and encourages female candidates to apply. The organization emphasizes the importance of integrity and professional ethical standards, and candidates with a history of violations of international human rights law or other serious offenses will not be considered for employment. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment, and reasonable accommodations may be provided for applicants with disabilities upon request.