The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go...
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Resource Mobilization and Partnership Consultant
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy 
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct assessments to identify existing and potential funding opportunities.
- Analyse donor trends, partnership landscapes, and alignment with UN-Habitat and LHS priorities.
- Identify key current and emerging donors, including UN funds, joint funds, governments and ODA, philanthropic, private sector partners, etc.
- Explore innovative financing mechanisms and non-traditional funding sources.
- Identify opportunities for joint resource mobilization with other UN entities.
- Develop and submit at least 10 concept notes and/or project documents to donors.
Qualifications/special skills
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Development and Urban Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Housing, Land Management, Urban Planning or related field is required.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, or partnerships development is required. Proven experience in strategy development and donor engagement, preferably within the UN system or an international financing institution is desirable.
- Experience in programming related to housing, basic services, land management and/or related issues in lower- and middle-income countries is preferred.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to UN-Habitat on careers.un.org to apply
