Organization: UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
Location: Dhaka
Grade: Mid level – P-4, International Professional – Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
Managerial positions
Closing Date: 2024-11-11
A Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Chief with substantial experience in countries in transition is needed. The RMPU Chief should be able to interact with donors at a strategic level and in a delicate manner to bring the challenges mentioned above to their attention, and ensure supporting children remains a high priority area for donors. The RMPU Chief needs to have the experience and stature to be able to interact and advocate with donors at the highest levels, including their Chief of Missions in Bangladesh. The aim of the interaction is not only to secure resources for Bangladesh’s regular programme, but also for its humanitarian interventions, be it due to national emergencies or supporting the Rohingya population residing in Bangladesh.
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For every child, a champion
UNICEF Bangladesh Country Programme has a budget of over US$ 306 million for the period 2021 to 2026[1]; with an annual Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) of over US$ 150 million for its humanitarian programmes. The office has been active in mobilizing resources for its programme and so receives a significant amount of funds from external donors. Yet, the resource mobilization effort needs to be strengthened in the current national and humanitarian context where the needs for the Rohingya response are substantial.
The influx of Rohingya refugees from Northern parts of Myanmar’s Rakhine State into Bangladesh restarted following incidents of 25 August 2017. As of 30 June 2024, 984,591 Rohingya refugees have been declared in need of humanitarian assistance, of which 52 per cent are children[2]. The humanitarian community continues to ensure the provision of basic services for the refugees in Bhasan Char. However, water-borne disease outbreaks, malnutrition, inadequate health facilities, lack of educational opportunities for adolescents, increased insecurity in the camps and the risks of sexual exploitation and violence, including Gender Based Violence (GBV) threaten the safety and well-being of children in the camps.
At the same time, the people of Bangladesh continue to live with significant recurrent floods, cyclones, landslides and riverbank erosion.10 Up to an estimated 18.3 million people are exposed to these climate-related hazards, including 7.9 million children and 4.9 million women. Climatic events impact some of the most vulnerable people in Bangladesh, leading to deaths and injuries; displacement of populations; damage to shelters constructed of bamboo and tarpaulins; and damage to public infrastructure and facilities including WASH facilities, schools and health facilities.
How can you make a difference?
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Deputy Representative, Programmes, the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Chief Manager (RMPU Chief) is responsible for overall contribution management and resource mobilization activities of Bangladesh Country Office (BCO), including the development of resource mobilization and partnership strategy in close coordination with the Communication, Field Services Sections and Planning & Monitoring & Reporting (PMR) Unit. This includes facilitation of office fundraising efforts, tracking of funding trends and gaps, oversight of fund utilization, liaison with donors, and the consolidation and on time submission of donor reports for the Country Programme. In close coordination with the PMR and Communications Sections, the RMPU Chief also 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.
This position will supervise three staff in Dhaka: one P3 (Donor Relations Specialist), one NOB (Private Sector Fundraising Officer) and GS7 (Senior Programme Associate), and will have a dotted line reporting with one P3 (Donor Reports Specialist, Cox’s Bazar), providing guidance and oversight to their work. The role will include mentoring, supporting, and monitoring the performance of these team members, ensuring effective delivery of fundraising and partnership objectives.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
Conceptualize, plan, coordinate and execute partnership and resource mobilisation engagement with external partners and donors. In close consultation with the Country Management Team, develop a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy with a concrete action plan in support of UNICEF’s humanitarian priorities
Guide and support Country Management Team on opportunities for partnership and resource mobilization, including providing advice on improving the quality of funding and reporting (including with public/ bilateral donors, National Committees, and private sector).
Develop and enhance relationship with potential and existing donors through regular meetings and communication, donor briefing sessions, and donor visits and provide a systematic follow up of all partnerships opportunities.
Monitor and analyse donor trends and new partnership opportunities in support of UNICEF humanitarian and development interventions.
Prepare comprehensive, analytical and substantive briefs, reports, statistics and other documentation for senior management meetings or trips involving resource mobilization;
Facilitate the negotiation, consolidation and quality assurance of donor proposals in compliance with UNICEF standards and donors’ requirements. Work with the Emergency Coordinator, CO management and programme teams to identify and facilitate well considered and coordinated funding requests.
Liaise and work closely with Regional Office, PPD and PFP on resource mobilization and partnership issues.
As needed, support negotiation with donors, in collaboration with PPD, RO and/or PFP for reprogramming of resources.
Advise programme teams about donor conditions and procedures. In close collaboration with budget colleagues facilitate correct and timely utilization and reporting of donor contributions. Support the capacity building of staff on understanding donor requirements and reporting mechanisms.
Create, review and edit – in close collaboration with all sectors and Communications and Partnerships Section – a set of high-quality resource mobilisation documents for a large range of stakeholders (“traditional and non- traditional” donors –public and private sector donors- National Committees); Ensure timely coordination and dissemination.
Support the Country Management Team in engagement with other UN, IFI and NGOs partners to ensure common messaging with donors and maintain/develop effective working relationships with these partners.
Work closely with communications team and seek synergies between resource mobilization and communications to enhance donor visibility and recognition, as well as advocacy for fundraising purposes through innovative approaches.
Regularly liaise with programme sections, as well as participate in strategic meetings, in order to ensure an updated and comprehensive knowledge base on UNICEF programmes to support effective contribution management.
Support the Deputy Representative in establishing regular briefings with donors to report on status of children in Bangladesh, BCO implementation, budget status and funding needs. Necessary advocacy material to be prepared in advance of these meetings.
Advocate with senior management in BCO and private sector focal colleagues to provide necessary technical inputs to develop a Private Sector Fund Raising (PSFR) strategy focusing on realizing the potential of local Bangladeshi market to raise funds for the next Country Programme of UNICEF in Bangladesh (2022-26).
Coordinate the engagement with potential partner organizations/entities to gauge their interest and cultivate partnerships to leverage innovative financing, including blended financing and impact bonds, to deliver results for children
Support private sector engagement towards shared value partnerships for the BCO
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File ToR_ Chief of Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Science, Public Relations, International Affairs or any other related field.
Work Experience: At least 8 years relevant work experience with the above field.
Experience with partnership management, resource mobilization and donor relations in complex situations.
Work experience with fundraising, coordinating multisector donor proposals and reports.
Demonstrated experience in coordination and reporting writing.
Proficient in use of MS Word, Publisher, Excel and other related software packages.
At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Capacity to work in stressful conditions.
High level of Integrity and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Analytical and conceptual ability, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
Familiarity with UNICEF systems VISION/Insight an asset
Supervisory experience with the ability to coach, develop staff capacities and provide guidance to the staff in section on regular basis.
Language Requirements: High degree of fluency in written and verbal English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (3)
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
Works Collaboratively with others (2)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
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Remarks:
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