Job Title: Donor Relations and Partnerships Assistant
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: UNDP
Assignment country: Iraq
Expected start date: 20/08/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong
institutions
Volunteer category: National UN Community Volunteer
Type: Onsite
Expected end date: 31/12/2023
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Baghdad
Details
Mission and objectives
Since 2015, UNDP Iraq has been actively engaged in its
"Innovation for Development" project, which has a clear mission and
set of objectives to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq. The primary
goal of this project is to enhance the capabilities of individuals, especially
young men and women, as well as institutions in Iraq in the areas of innovation
and entrepreneurship. These efforts strongly align with the Sustainable
Development Goals. Another important goal of the project is to enhance and support
the overall entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq. This involves creating a
supportive environment and providing essential tools and resources for aspiring
entrepreneurs. By doing so, UNDP Iraq aims to foster an environment that
nurtures entrepreneurship and facilitates its growth. One notable solution
implemented by the Innovation for Development project to enhance the
entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq is the development of the INPoint Platform.
This platform is an integral part of the organization's strategy and serves as
a virtual space where key actors in the field of entrepreneurship can connect
and collaborate.
Context
The key results have an impact on the efficiency and timely
progress of the Stabilization Pillar under which the position is being created.
Timely and appropriate planning and management of Donor Relations Activities
and tasks is a pre-condition for the successful implementation of the
Stabilization Pillar activities. The performance of the Donor Relation and
Partnership Assistant will therefore be measured against these results. The
incumbent's ability to learn and willingness to take their own initiative is
decisive in the quality of the work performed and the achievement of results. A
final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the
assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities
participated in and capacities developed.
Task description
Under the supervision of Programme Manager (Stabilisation
Management & Transition Support Team Leader the Donor Relations and
Partnerships Assistant will: 1. Monitor the report schedule and keep track of
report's due dates. 2. Review reports and finalise for final clearance by
Programme Manager before submission to the donors. 3. Upload all the reports
submitted to the donors into the system. 4. The Donor Relations and
Partnerships Assistant will also work with other team members and coordinate
with other sections as necessary. 5. Draft grant creations and amendments 6.
Support the Programme Manage in setting up donor briefing meetings and ensure
meetings are minuted 7. Support the Programme Manager in preparation of donor
briefs for donor meetings. The Donor Relations and Partnerships Assistant will
provide Support to Programme manager focusing on the achievement of the
following results; 8. Support the Programme Manager in proposals reviews and
developing quality proposals. 9. Support the Programme Manager on relevant
tasks related to resource mobilisation and reporting as assigned. 10. Support
to drafting and reviewing of donor proposals, concept notes and reports - new
grants and/or amendments created 11. Support the Donor Relations Specialist in
the preparation of donor briefs for donor meetings
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
1 years of experience in the national and/or international
level in or other relevant programmes; experience, reporting skills; Knowledge
in conducting analysis working in the UN or other international development
organization; • ability to deal successfully with high volumes of workload, •
working development and emergency assistance environment, preferably including
programme management, communication and resource mobilization. • Accuracy and
professionalism in document production and editing • Working knowledge of oral
and written skills in English • Ability to work and adapt professionally and
effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a
multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall
computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications
(Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management;
and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum
supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Ability to work and adapt
professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work
effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel •
Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in working with UNDP
volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Area(s) of expertise
Development programmes, Administration
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Mother
tongue, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communication, Business
Management, Development Studies
Competencies and values
Integrity and professionalism: Accountability: Commitment
Continuous learning Planning and organizing Teamwork and respect for diversity:
Communication: Flexibility, Genuine commitment towards
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN
Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other
living essentials. National UN Volunteers receive a volunteer living allowance
to sustain a basic, adequate, and safe lifestyle. This allowance varies from
one location to another depending on local living costs, but all national UN
Volunteers in the same location receive the same allowance. Below is a summary
of the Conditions of Service. Allowances The purpose of allowances for national
UN Volunteers is to enable the national UN Volunteers to sustain a modest and
secure standard of living at the duty station. The allowances are in no way to
be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for volunteer
work. Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): All national UN Volunteers are entitled
to a monthly volunteer living allowance of USD 800. The purpose of this
allowance is to cover the basic living costs of the national UN Volunteer, and
her or his family when applicable. The allowance is to ensure that the
volunteer can sustain a basic, adequate, and safe lifestyle. The monthly
allowance rate is a fixed rate for the duty station as established by UNV
headquarters. Resettlement allowance: Eligible national UN Volunteers are
entitled to receive a resettlement allowance upon satisfactory completion of
the assignment. The allowance assists the volunteer to reintegrate into society
both professionally and personally upon completion of their UN Volunteer
service.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be
subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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