Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Analyst

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Position Title: Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Analyst
Location: New Delhi
Country: India
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The organization was created as part of the UN reform agenda, merging resources and mandates from four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization engages with various stakeholders, including bilateral and multilateral organizations, the private sector, and civil society, to enhance its stature as a preferred partner for advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in India and beyond.

Job Overview:
The Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Analyst plays a crucial role in developing and executing strategies for resource mobilization, which includes identifying funding opportunities, cultivating donor relationships, and securing financial support from both traditional donors and private sector entities. This position requires a strategic mindset to analyze funding trends and private sector priorities, ensuring that resource mobilization efforts align with UN Women’s organizational goals. The analyst will also be responsible for conducting comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats in donor relationships and resource mobilization efforts, developing risk management strategies to mitigate these risks. Additionally, the role involves establishing effective communication channels with donors and private sector partners, ensuring that they are regularly updated on organizational activities and impact. The analyst will also develop strategic donor engagement plans to deepen relationships and maximize philanthropic support, while creating a comprehensive strategy for private sector engagement to foster partnerships that align with UN Women’s mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute resource mobilization strategies, identifying funding opportunities and cultivating relationships with donors and private sector entities.
• Analyze funding trends and private sector priorities to tailor resource mobilization efforts.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in donor relationships and resource mobilization efforts, developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with donors and private sector partners, providing updates on organizational activities and impact.
• Develop strategic donor engagement plans to enhance donor loyalty and maximize support.
• Create a comprehensive strategy for engaging with private sector entities, identifying opportunities for collaboration in programmatic initiatives and advocacy campaigns.
• Monitor and evaluate resource mobilization activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders in the private sector to expand partnership opportunities.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of resource mobilization, strategy development, and donor engagement. They should have proven analytical skills to identify trends and opportunities in fundraising, as well as experience in risk assessment and donor communications. A good knowledge of Results Based Management is essential, along with the ability to gather and interpret data effectively. Strong interpersonal skills are required to cultivate relationships with donors and stakeholders, and candidates should demonstrate a commitment to UN Women’s core values of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Management, social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. A project/programme management certification would be considered an added advantage.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in resource mobilization, strategy development, proposal writing, and donor reporting. Experience in coordinating with government agencies and donors is desirable, as is familiarity with office software packages and web-based management systems. Experience with a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is also desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered desirable.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may involve international recruitment. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including discrimination and harassment. Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.