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UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
UNAIDS' Cosponsors include
UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org |
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/13/FT75
Title: Fundraising Adviser
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years
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Date:
18 October 2013
Application Deadline:
16 November 2013
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
Organization unit:
AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)
RMO Resource Mobilization Division (RMO)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Located in the Executive Office, the Resource Mobilization Division (RMO) advocates with and mobilizes governments, the private sector and other donors to provide financial support to UNAIDS to meet the resource mobilization targets established by the PCB, and to ensure effective client services in support of funds management (e.g. recording of contributions, funding proposals and reporting, legal advice, etc.) and in strategic information and analysis (e.g. donor data base).
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall supervision of Chief, Resource Mobilization Division (RMO):
1. Undertake key activities relating to resource mobilization:
- Identify strategic opportunities for developing relations with new donors, such as oil-rich countries, emerging economies, foundations, corporations, major/individual donors and other member states who may consider contributing to UNAIDS.
- Develop innovative strategies to promote partnerships with non-traditional donor countries and identify other funding sources outside the official development assistance framework, including partnerships around innovative financing and on-line donations for UNAIDS;
- Analyze donors' Official Development Assistance (ODA) trends, political decisions and priorities affecting ODA and foundation giving, and identify key interlocutors for UNAIDS;
- Establish relations with new donors with a view of expanding the UNAIDS donor base and accessing additional resources, and organize regular meeting with institutions in Geneva and elsewhere to exchange information on funding possibilities and emerging priorities;
- Prepare briefings for the Executive Office and senior management for meetings with donor representative, foundations, private sector and government officials;
- Advise UNAIDS staff on the content of donor proposals and negotiations for funding as well as targeted actions to raise funds for the Organization;
- Develop innovative concept papers, proposals and agreements for submission to external funders and participate in the negotiations with government ministries, foundation/corporation boards, agencies, etc.;
- Organize meetings with donors, including donor consultations, developing agenda, strategic briefings and other proposals in collaboration with UNAIDS technical staff and draft meeting reports;
- Follow-up or ensure follow up on key meetings and in particular as it relates to formal consultations;
2. Other Duties
Collaborate with programmes and departments, regional and country offices, assist with the preparations for and implementation of regional country level resource mobilization exercises and explore the possibility of obtaining additional extra-budgetary funding;
Represent UNAIDS at official meetings and conferences, including prepare and deliver presentations within and outside of UNAIDS;
Perform any other duties assigned.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential:
Advanced university degree in political science, public administration and management, development economics, international relations, specialization or training in fundraising and resource mobilization. |
Competencies:
UNAIDS Values
1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity
Core competencies
1. Working in teams
2. Communicating with impact
3. Applying expertise
4. Delivering results
5. Driving change and innovation
6. Being accountable
Managerial competencies
1. Vision and strategic thinking
2. Managing performance and resources
3. Developing and empowering others
4. Building relationships and Networks
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Experience:
Essential:
A minimum of seven to ten years' experience in fundraising and resource mobilization. Demonstrated experience in advisory functions and networking in the area of fundraising in which a minimum of three years of work experience in negotiating with government ministries, foundation/corporation boards and agencies. Sound knowledge of the multilateral and international system. In-depth experience in developing proposals and agreements to external funders. |
Languages:
Essential:
Advanced knowledge of English with working knowledge of French.
Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language.
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Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above-mentioned position is a rotational position and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
67,483 USD at single rate
72,467 USD with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
103.3 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
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| Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
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Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. |
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| Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information. |
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| Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable UNAIDS to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. |
| All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. |
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Vacancy Notice Cancelled |
This vacancy is shown for viewing only. It is not currently open for applications
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