Org. Setting and Reporting
UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff
working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to
make a change.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the
most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.
The Senior Donor Relations Officer (Germany) reports to the Team Leader/ Senior External
Relations and Projects Officer (European Union).
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the development and implementation of the region's strategy on external
relations and fundraising; manages relationships with key interlocutors within the scope of
influence; provides a consistently high level of responsiveness and service to key
interlocutors; actively pursues innovative avenues of cooperation for funding opportunities by
public and private donors in Germany and related files, including supporting the management
of an UNRWA association in Germany in coordination with UNRWA Representation Office
for the EU in Brussels and the Private Partnerships division at ERCD; provides counsel to the
Director of Partnerships, Director of External Relations and senior management.
- Negotiates bilateral agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with donors on
behalf of the Agency; negotiates and drafts project proposals in coordination with field offices
and programme departments; analyzes, reviews and edits project proposals and progress
reports; drafts correspondence for the purpose of fund-raising and advocacy; produces
briefing materials and talking points for senior management including the Commissioner-
General, Deputy Commissioner-General, Directors, and the Representative Offices in New
York, EU, Washington, and Geneva and other Senior Officials.
- Promotes and implements the Agency's Resource Mobilization and Outreach Strategy with
results-oriented concrete actions; organizes and participates in senior level missions to
Germany and related files; participates in major meetings and conferences including the hosts
and donors meeting and policy-level bilateral discussions with senior government civil
servants or at the political level; organizes and participates in donor field trips in the five
fields of operations including high level delegations from capitals as well as technical level
visits such as appraisal missions.
- Contributes to the development and strategic use of outreach materials and media for the
purpose of increased public awareness and fund-raising; drafts donor brochures in conjunction
with official visits to capitals; oversees the preparation of visibility plans.
- Makes significant contributions to various fund-raising documents including appeals and
Department's reports and policy documents.
- Ensures proactive coordination with concerned Departments, Field Offices and
Representative Offices on contributions, donor–funded projects and external relations
activities and ensures timely follow-up.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core
Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by
default. Default managerial competencies may apply.
- Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership
- Managing Complexity and Change
- Creating and Innovating
- Planning and Organizing
- Analyzing
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.
org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
Education
Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in political science,
international relations, public administration, law, economics, or a related discipline.
Job Specific Qualifications
Work Experience
At least eight years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in donor relations
and fundraising working for a national/international organization or development agency as
well as a proven track record in fund-raising is required.
Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a
candidate for an international post must have a minimum of two continuous years of relevant
international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate
is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required.
Experience working with the German MFA and/or BMZ (KFW, GIZ) is desirable.
Knowledge of UNRWA and the wider UN system is desirable.
Languages
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
- Fluency in Germany is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be
followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Type of Contract and duration: 2 years, with the possibility of further extension.
The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency's areas of operation.
Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in Inspira in order to be
considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the
requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become
eligible for a temporary appointment to the same post or a similar post.
Equivalency:
A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not
considered an acceptable combination.
UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states,
regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA
is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the
difficult circumstances in which they live.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
How to apply
Link to the Job Opening: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=207160&Lang=en-US
