Resource Mobilization Officer, Nigeria -UNAIDS

Closing Sept 7th 2013

MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT: The overall purpose of the UNAIDS Country office ( UCO) is to support and strengthens country level capacities to scale up national programme towards the achievement of universal access to prevention, treatment and care. More specifically the UCO supports actions which seek to a) halt the epidemic by [preventing new infections; b) expand access to treatment, care and support for people living with HIV and AIDS; and c) expand care protection and support for families affected by HIV and AIDS.

Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position: Under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator, the Resource Mobilization Officer will: 1. Work with the national HIV authorities and UN Joint Team to strengthen the UNAIDS's contribution to the effective national partnership and strategic management; 2. Develop and assist UCO in resource mobilization strategic plan to generate financing from bilateral and multilateral donors; 3. Prepare proposals for donors to leverage additional resources for the UCO action plan;. 4. Develop resource mobilization targets; projecting financing gaps for UCO and its projects; 5. Build and advance relationships with portfolio of current and prospective donors; 6. Play integral role supporting overall resource mobilization activities; 7. Set up a financial monitoring system for all donor funds for transparency and accountability; 8. Create briefing memos and donor presentations for senior staff in preparation for donor meetings; 9. Develop outstanding written materials as well as draft correspondence (outreach letters, follow up notes, etc) for senior staff; 10. Ensure (in coordination with UCC and senior advisors) that high quality technical and financial reports are developed and sent promptly to RSTs and HQ; 11. Acts as the contact point for the UCO office for resource mobilization issues, including providing inputs into day-to-day communications with donor partners and financial institutions regarding grants and loans; 12. Undertake other duties as assigned by the UCC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: First university degree in business administration, economics, social science, planning, or related field. Desirable: Advanced university degree in one of the above fields.

Competencies:  UNAIDS Values 1. Commitment to the AIDS response 2. Integrity 3. Respect for diversity Core competencies 1. Working in teams 2. Communicating with impact 3. Applying expertise 4. Delivering results 5. Driving change and innovation 6. Being accountable Managerial competencies 1. Vision and strategic thinking 2. Leading teams 3. Managing performance and resources 4. Exercising sound judgement 5. Building relationships and Networks

Experience: Essential: A minimum of three to six years' experience working in the area of resource mobilization, development and strategy /policy development. Demonstrated track record in building, leading and managing high-performing organizations and teams. Experience in communicating consistently, clearly and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders Desirable: Experience with international donors, non-governmental development organizations and/or the UN system.

Languages: Essential: Advanced knowledge of English. Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN official language an asset.

Additional Information: Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above-mentioned position is a rotational position and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.

Annual salary: (Net of tax) 56,091 US $ at single rate 60,091 US $ with primary dependants Apply at https://erecruit.unaids.org/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=27850&vaclng=en