This role focuses on expanding and guiding efforts to coordinate relationships with donors, financial institutions, and private sector actors to secure funding for the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in complex partnership management involving resource mobilization and/or innovative financing. Proven capacity to experiment and innovate in a professional context resulting in net gains for their organization. Significant competencies in and understanding financial innovation in a development context. Proven communications in public and/or private advocacy experience. Strong track record of effective negotiation and advocacy at high levels, resulting in concrete outcomes. Experience in successfully convening valuable networks, including senior stakeholders for consultation and joint action, ideally with both public and private actors. Strong ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in written and oral form. Knowledge of and experience within UNFPA / UNICEF, multilateral agencies or other international aid organizations, including NGOs, is highly desirable. Five years or more of experience working with and in consultation with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) is an added advantage.
Advanced university degree in development studies, global health, international relations, business administration, economics, development financing and other related fields.
