Resource Mobilization Specialist, P3, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (NETI)

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Job Summary

Purpose of the Position:

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Programme and Planning Manager, and in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative and Chief Programme Communication, the post has responsibilities as follows:
a) responsible for the development of the Country Office's Resource Mobilization strategies and tracking of resource mobilization efforts of programme sections;
b) responsible for all aspects of donor reporting based on information gathered from Programme sections and zonal offices;
c) responsible for monitoring the schedule of reports, based on information consolidated by the Programme Officers/Specialists particularly as they relate to donor relations;
d) ensures the timely preparation and dissemination of other mandatory and special reports, as well as briefing documents and corporate publications relating to programme activities in support of the UNICEF mission in the country;
e) provides direct interface between PFP, and Brussels with regards to donor relations and follow-up action;
f) responsible for all donor relations with National Committees and bilateral donors;
g) Contributes to resource mobilization tasks of the UNCT within the "Delivering as One" framework;

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Expected Results
1. Donor Relations and reporting activities:
Enhance positive relationships with donor groups through timely and accurate reporting and monitoring of donor interests and information needs. This includes gathering of information, consolidation, editing and production of all required reports on contributions to the Country Programme;
Collaborate with other staff to compile, produce and disseminate mandatory UNICEF reports, including the Annual Report;
Development of the resource mobilization strategy and technical guidance/quality control in proposal preparation and follow-up, as well as compilation of information, editing and layout, support donor and Natcom missions through the preparation of briefing documents for advocacy or information sharing;
Actively participate and contribute to the UNCT fundraising and reporting tasks within the framework of "Delivering as One";
2. Harmonization and Standardization of Reporting and Monitoring Mechanisms:
Assess the existing UNICEF systems for information collection, storage and management - which eventually feed into donor reporting;
Propose solutions for harmonization and standardization of reporting and monitoring mechanisms in order to limit parallel reporting and enhance the quality of data collection;
Roll out monitoring and reporting mechanisms, ensuring adequate training, troubleshooting and revision of mechanisms as required;
3. Promoting Compliance, Utilization, and Control Methodologies:
Build systems to promote compliance with terms of specified grants and agreements. This will involve training in donor conditions and donor friendly inputs in Vision;
Work with, train and plan regular meetings with PAs in the Country Office structure to ensure awareness of utilization and reporting requirements, familiarization with contribution process and where to find key information.

Job Requirements

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

Education
Advanced university degree in Political Science, Social Studies, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area combined with advanced university degree in a related discipline.
Knowledge of quantitative methods and Information Management an asset;

Work Experience
Five (5) years progressively responsible professional work experience in funds management, reporting or information management, two (2) years of which should be in developing countries.

Language Proficiency
Fluency in English and another UN official language required.

Submission Guideline

To apply, please go to - http://goo.gl/Q7nIAw

Applications will be accepted through eRecruitment until the deadline of 11:59pm (EST) on September 26, 2014. Selected NETI participants are expected to start early 2015.

For full programme details and information on how to apply, please visit www.unicef.org/neti

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