Under guidance of the Head of WEC Portfolio and the supervision of the Project Management Support Advisor, the Partnership Development Advisor will play a critical role in shaping, developing and growing the GCAP multi-donor fund, ensuring alignment with GCAP strategic goals.

The incumbent will work in close coordination with the GCAP Global Secretariat and Regional Platforms on regional fund raising, under the overall guidance of the GCAP Steering Committee.

The incumbent will be engaged as an expert retainer advisor to support the development and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy for the GCAP multi-donor fund, and will play a critical role in expanding the fund’s donor base and securing new contributions.

When carrying out the below functions, the incumbent will collaborate with Global Portfolio partnership teams, as well as UNOPS Partnership & Liaison Group.

Summary of functions:

1. Developing a Comprehensive Resource Mobilization Strategy
2. Building and Maintaining Partnerships
3. Leading Funding Proposals Development
4. Tracking and Monitoring Progress
5. Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building

The Partnership Development Advisor will be responsible for:

1. Developing a Comprehensive Resource Mobilization Strategy:

• Analyze GCAP’s role in relation to international climate action trends.
• Take stock of successes and challenges of GCAP’s operation so far and develop the findings into a compelling messaging to attract donor and partner attention.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of potential donor landscape, identifying key stakeholders and their funding priorities and possible entry points, particularly those aligned with climate action and the GCAP’s objectives.
• Develop a strategic plan for engaging with potential donors, including development of strategic messages and tailored communication materials, fundraising proposals, and engagement strategies involving the GCAP Secretariat, Regional Platforms, Working Groups and the GCAP funder(s).
• Identify and assess potential funding opportunities, including grants, loans, and other forms of financial support.
• Develop a detailed fundraising plan detailing the target donor list, key strategic messages, communications materials, proposal outlines and engagement calendar.
• Develop a clear and measurable framework for tracking progress and reporting on resource mobilization efforts.

2. Building and Maintaining Partnerships:

• Establish and cultivate relationships with potential donors, including governments, foundations, corporations, and multilateral organizations.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of partners, including relevant UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and events to raise awareness about GCAP and the multi-donor fund.

3. Leading Funding Proposals Development:

• Prepare compelling funding proposals and presentations for potential donors.
• Negotiate new contribution agreements and secure commitments from donors.
• Contribute to the engagement development process, ensuring compliance with UNOPS policies and procedures.

4. Monitoring Progress and Reporting:

• Track progress towards resource mobilization targets and report on performance regularly.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the resource mobilization strategy and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in all fundraising activities.
• Report on progress to key GCAP stakeholders including the Steering Committee.

5. Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building:

• Share best practices and lessons learned from resource mobilization efforts with the GCAP team and other UNOPS staff.
• Contribute to capacity building initiatives within UNOPS related to resource mobilization and partnership development.

Key Deliverables

The Partnership Development Advisor will deliver the following key outputs:

• • A comprehensive resource mobilization strategy, including:
    • Donor landscape analysis
    • Strategic plan for donor engagement
    • Funding opportunity assessment
  • A detailed fundraising plan, including:
    • Target donor list
    • Key strategic messages
    • Communication materials
    • Proposal outlines
    • Engagement calendar
  • Regular progress reports on resource mobilization efforts, including:
    • Information on donor contacts
    • Summaries of meetings held
    • Funding proposals submitted
  • A final evaluation report on the effectiveness of the resource mobilization strategy and recommendations going forward.

Education

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• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
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Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.