•     Lead the development of a detailed Resource Mobilization Strategy for the institute and provide expert advice to the senior management team.
•     Develop a database of potential funding partners with their detailed profiles.
•     Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and potential donors, including government agencies, foundations, corporations, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations.
•     Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing partners, ensuring ongoing engagement and collaboration.
•     Carry out analysis of various resource mobilization and partnership models aligned to UNESCO and the global research institutes and identify project development concepts for engagement with potential partners in fundraising priority areas.
•     Research and analyse donors’ calls for funding applications including expressions of interest and requests for proposals and provide expert advice in the development and submission of applications and proposals.
•     Lead in mobilizing funding opportunities for joint programmes developed in partnership with other UN agencies and leaders in the development of joint proposals.
•     Formulate and coordinate partnership and UN-to-UN agreements and follow up with the funding agencies in collaboration with headquarters. Prepare briefings and information notes for management on issues that are considered important for programming and resource mobilization.
•     Lead the quality assurance including layout, editing, and formatting, and checking the completeness of funding proposals including the risk analysis, proposed budget, visibility of donor and reporting agreements, etc.
•     Support the Director and project teams with the development of a set of compelling communication assets such as fact sheets, a Standard slide presentation, etc., that can be customized easily for different donors.
•     Overall responsibility to organize and implement agreed donor visits, in collaboration with the relevant programme colleagues and in coordination with the Education sector, Bureau of Strategic Planning.
•     Coordinate with finance and administration teams to ensure proper financial management, tracking, and reporting of funds received from various sources.
•     Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Director of the Office.
•     Work closely with the resource mobilization office and officers at UNESCO headquarters to ensure alignment and support from UNESCO.

Education

•     Specific studies on resource mobilization.
•     Training in donor intelligence, proposal writing, and Project Cycle Management.

Work Experience

•     Experience in resource mobilization and business development at international level.
•     Experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding and excellent understanding of CSR laws.

Languages

•     Working knowledge of another UNESCO official language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

The approximate Net Pensionable annual starting salary for this post is INR 3,645,296, subject to deduction of pension, medical insurance etc.

For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.

The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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