Senior Donor Relations Officer (Asia), P4

Overview

Contributes to the development and implementation of the region’s strategy on external relations and fundraising, managing relationships with key donors across Asia and pursuing funding opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages relationships with key donors across Asia.
• Pursues innovative avenues of cooperation for funding opportunities.
• Provides counsel to senior management.
• Negotiates bilateral agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with donors.
• Negotiates and drafts project proposals.
• Analyzes, reviews and edits project proposals and progress reports.
• Drafts correspondence for fund-raising and advocacy.
• Produces briefing materials and talking points for senior management.
• Promotes and implements the Agency’s Resource Mobilization Strategy.
• Organizes and participates in senior level missions to donor capitals.
• Participates in major meetings and conferences.
• Organizes and participates in donor field trips.
• Contributes to the development and strategic use of outreach materials and media.
• Drafts donor brochures.
• Oversees the preparation of visibility plans.
• Makes significant contributions to fund-raising documents.
• Ensures proactive coordination with concerned Departments, Field Offices and Representative Offices.

Required Experience

At least seven 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 within Asia is required. At least five years of work experience managing mid-size teams is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a candidate for an international post must have at least 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.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in political science, international relations, public administration, law, economics, or a related discipline is required.

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