UN Recruitment: Programme Officer Job.

United Nations Human Settlement Programme

Closing date: 07 Aug 2009Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Responsibilities:

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations 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 post is located in Resource Mobilization Unit, Office of the Executive Director, UN-HABITAT. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Resource Mobilization Unit and the guidance of the Director of the Human Settlements Financing Division, the incumbent's duties will be:
1. Analyzing the existing organization strategies in view of developing a resource mobilization system to increase financial support for the Organization and its work with a view to producing a prioritized yearly action plan, which is consistent with the Agency's Medium Term Strategic Institutional Plan.
2. Assisting in analyzing and identifying global, regional and Development Partners specific resource mobilization strategies.
3. Organizing Donor conventions and events.
4. Outlining the main elements of an organizational resource mobilization guideline, including definition/identification of: the main resource mobilization challenges facing the Organization; the position of the Organization in the development and humanitarian field; donors groupings and specific donors within the groupings that the Organization should target; action plan with timelines and quick-wins; organizational structure and financial/human resources required to implement the Organization Donor strategy.
5. Based on the agency's existing databases and knowledge of Donors, oversee the creation and ensure the maintenance of a knowledge base to support future resource mobilization efforts.
6. Outlining the main systems, activities and tools that need to be put in place or developed to support resource mobilization efforts.
7. Perform any other task that may be required within the outlined duties and responsibilities.

CompetenciesProfessionalism:
Demonstrated extensive fundraising experience, knowledge of the United Nations system and understanding of international political processes and development issues. Proven ability to suggest innovative ideas within the outlined duties and responsibilities.Communication: Excellent writing, communication and negotiating skills.Planning and organising: Demonstrated experience in planning and organising events and meetings with Development partners.Client orientation: Demonstrated experience in dealing strategically with clients of various nature to increase the financial support to the Organization.

QUALIFICATIONS EducationAdvanced university degree in public relations, public affairs, international relations, business administration, marketing or a first university degree with relevant combination of academic and professional qualifications. Work ExperienceSeven years of professional experience in fund raising, knowledge and understanding of governments development policies and priorities. Knowledge of international development financing, policies, institutions and international politics. Familiarity with private sector philanthropies and other resource mobilisation mechanisms. LanguagesEnglish and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages will be considered an advantage. Other SkillsExcellent computer skills (MS Office, Internet, E-mail and knowledge of data bases structure and development) are required. Knowledge of UN-HABITAT mandate and work is an advantage.

How to apply

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.

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