Organization: UNFPA – United Nations Population Fund
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Consultancy – Consultant – Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Legal – Broad
External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
Ombudsman and Ethics
Public, Private Partnership
Closing Date: 2025-01-13
The Job:
In order to create a society where every pregnancy is desired, every delivery is safe, and every young person’s potential is realized, UNFPA is the principal UN organization. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022–2025), which focuses on three transformational outcomes—ending avoidable maternal deaths, ending unmet family planning needs, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices—reaffirms the importance of the organization’s present strategic orientation.
In order to mobilize and leverage resources in support of the Country Program’s interventions in development, humanitarian, and peace settings, the UNFPA Country Office has been working diligently to establish partnerships with the government, a number of development partners, the private sector, and sister UN agencies during its ninth Country Programme.
The UNFPA Country Office is appropriately looking for new funding streams to supplement basic resources in light of the significant changes occurring in the international development finance environment. Additionally, the Country Office has been investigating the possibility of leveraging resources through the South-South Cooperation platform, partnering with the private sector and emerging donors, as well as with other UN Agencies, in light of the fluctuations in core and non-core funding from traditional multilateral and bilateral donors for Ethiopia.
In order to bolster these initiatives, UNFPA Ethiopia is looking to hire an international individual consultant whose main responsibilities will be to assist in strengthening partnerships, mobilizing resources, managing project proposal and report preparation, making sure funding agreements are followed, and upholding high standards in documentation and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Fostering Partnerships
Identify potential partners and establish strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government entities, on-government organizations, and international agencies.
Engage in regular communication with partners to foster collaboration and mutual understanding of objectives and responsibilities.
Support in organizing partnership meetings, joint planning sessions, and follow-up activities to reinforce partnerships.
- Project Proposal Writing
Develop high-quality project proposals that align with UNFPA’s strategic objectives, as well as partner and donor priorities.
Conduct needs assessments and data collection to inform proposal development.
Ensure that project proposals meet donor requirements and internal standards.
- Project Reporting
Prepare and coordinate with Fund Code Managers the submission of comprehensive and timely project reports as required by donors and UNFPA guidelines.
Ensure accuracy, coherence, and consistency in project reports, including the integration of feedback from partners and stakeholders.
Coordinate with field offices and implementing partners to gather data, achievements, and challenges to ensure accurate reporting.
- Compliance with Funding Agreements
Ensure all project activities comply with UNFPA and donor regulations, requirements, and standards.
Conduct regular compliance checks on project activities and expenditures.
Support the preparation of audits and evaluations as required.
- Quality Assurance
Review and provide feedback on project proposals and reports to ensure quality, coherence, and alignment with donor and UNFPA standards.
Establish and implement quality control processes for documentation and reporting.
Conduct capacity-building activities with project staff and partners on proposal writing, reporting, and compliance standards.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in areas such as public health, international development, social sciences, or a related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
At least five (5) years in partnership management, project proposal development, and report writing, preferably with the UN, international organization or NG O.
● Knowledge and experience in SRH, Gender/GBV and Population and Development programme.
● Strong understanding of donor requirements, particularly related to the UN, and experience ensuring compliance.
● Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
● Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural settings and under tight deadlines
Languages:
English
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Functional Competencies:
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- Providing logistical support
- Managing data
- Managing documents, correspondence and reports
- Managing information and work flow
- Planning, organising and multitasking
- Supporting financial data analysis
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.
NOTE: Due to logistical considerations, priority will be given to candidates currently residing in Ethiopia. However, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
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