Recrutement de 01 International Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist

Recrutement de 01 International Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist

Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 5 ans
Expire le: 16-08-2023

FAO
Lilongwe, Malawi
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description - International Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist (2302291)

Job Description

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2302291

International Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist

Job Posting: 02/Aug/2023
Closure Date: 16/Aug/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRMLW - FAO Representation in Malawi
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Malawi-Lilongwe
Duration: 4 Months
Post Number: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Through its Country Offices, or FAO Representations, FAO assists governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to address hunger and malnutrition, and provides technical support for the sustainable development of their agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors. The activities of the FAO Country Offices include design and implementation of country-tailored field programmes, liaison with local donor representatives, and active public awareness-raising and outreach activities related to FAO initiatives such as the World Food Day.

Reporting Lines
The incumbent will report to the Head of Policy, Planning and Partnerships Section under the Programme and Technical Unit.

Technical Focus
Collaboration with development partners, especially resources partners for increasing resource mobilization.

Tasks and responsibilities

The incumbent will be required to undertake tasks as follows:
• Liaising and collaborating with development partners, including resources partners and partners involved in humanitarian response.
• Supporting the Country Office in mobilizing resources for CPF implementation, including for emergency responses and disaster risk management.
• Contributing to strategic partnership building with civil society organizations and the private sector.
• Advising the Country Office on strategies, policies, procedures and templates of relevant donor agencies.
• Collaborating with partners and fund liaison teams at FAO Sub-regional, Regional and HQ offices to ensure compliance of the country office with corporate policies and guidelines related to partnership building and resources mobilization.
• Performing any other relevant tasks assigned by the Section Head.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• University degree in international law, business administration, international development, development economics, or another field relevant to the work of the Organization.
• Five years of relevant experience with fundraising/ resource mobilization, grant and contract negotiations and management related to resource mobilization, partnership, and contractual management with major donors, international financial institutions, or vertical funds.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another FAO language (French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian). For PSA, working knowledge of English.

FAO Core Competencies
• Result Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
• Demonstrable skills and experience in Resource Mobilization.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in managing relations and outreach with partners.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting agricultural and rural development, food security and emergency responses.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting emergency response and humanitarian assistance operations.
• Knowledge of FAO Project Cycle and Operational Systems will be an asset.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
For more information, visit the FAO employment website
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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