In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization’s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bri...
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Partnerships Development Consultant
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience7 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy 
External Engagement and Representation
- Serve as the organization’s focal point in meetings, forums, and strategic dialogues with external partners.
- Proactively represent the organization in donor and partner events, conferences, and working groups.
- Present organizational priorities and impact to diverse stakeholders in a compelling and strategic manner.
Strategic Partnership Development
- Identify and cultivate relationships with traditional and non-traditional partners, including donors; foundations, multilateral institutions, and the private sector;
- Lead efforts to build multi-stakeholder partnerships aligned with UN Women’s goals;
- Contribute to ESAR partnership databases and relationship maps.
Concept Note and Proposal Development
- Support CO and RO programme teams in drafting, coordinating and finalization of concept notes, proposals, donor presentations and follow up;
- Ensure concept notes align with donor interests, organizational priorities, and technical soundness;
- Maintain a pipeline of partnership opportunities and facilitate regular reviews.
Resource Mobilization and Donor Intelligence
- Conduct donor mapping and analysis to identify emerging trends and funding opportunities;
- Prepare donor intelligence briefs and partnership engagement strategies;
- Track donor interests, funding cycles, and partnership engagement history
Deliverables
- Monthly reports on partnership engagements and outcomes;
- Regular updates of partner mapping and engagement tracker;
- Stakeholder engagement and positioning strategy.
Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy with possibility of travel within the ESA region
Competencies :
Core Values:
- Integrity;
- Professionalism;
- Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
Functional Competencies:
- Proven track record in identifying, negotiating and funding support from various donor segments;
- Demonstrated strategic mindset in identifying opportunities, crafting strategies, and prioritizing action as well as getting significant financial results;
- Ability to provide leadership in engaging with funding partners, aid agencies and other contributors;
- Solid expertise in aid policy and demonstrated knowledge of development donors’ expectations and practice;
- Proven leadership abilities to engage partners internally and manage change, and to engage external partners;
- Excellent oral and written communications skills; a clear and persuasive communicator
Education and Certification:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in international relations, economics, business, or related social sciences;
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- At least 7 years of experience in fundraising, business development, strategic partnerships, or resource mobilization with international organizations;
- Extensive experience in managing international aid programmes;
- Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment;
- Experience working with civil society organizations, international institutions and donors;
- UN System experience an asset.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to UN Women on estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply
