Mission and objectives

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for positioning UNDP as the world’s leading global development agency, promoting its global authority and thought leadership on sustainable development and the interconnected issues of poverty, inequality, and climate change. BERA leads and supports UNDP in building and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances essential to achieving its mission. Creating strong political and financial backing for UNDP by providing partners and supporters with a clear understanding of what UNDP does and how our mission, capabilities and flagship services relate to them. The Bureau leads UNDP’s work on innovative and diversified partnerships and ways of financing the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is also responsible for global campaigns on critical development issues, which aim to inform government policies and build partnerships around high-impact solutions. BERA coordinates and sets corporate standards across the functions of partnerships, marketing and communications within UNDP and leads on internal communications.

Context

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is positioned around three service lines: Public Partnership; Advocacy, Marketing and Communications; and Private and Finance Partners, all working in close collaboration and coordination under the guidance of the Directorate and with the support of the Management Support Unit and Strategic Analysis and Engagement team. BERA has a robust network of Representation Offices (Brussels, Copenhagen, Geneva, Germany, Tokyo and Washington D.C.) and Regional Teams in five hubs (Africa, Arab States, Asia Pacific, Europe and CIS, and Latin American and the Caribbean) co-led with Regional Bureaux, all of which play a critical role in audience centric communications and management and strengthening of relationships with Public and Private Partners to help build a strong brand for UNDP within the local ecosystem. The Brussels Representation Office services the European Commission/European Union (EC/EU) and other EU related institutions, UNDP Country Offices (COs), Regional Centres (RCs) as well as HQ, in view of maintaining sound relations in terms of programme/project implementation, policy dialogue and a deepening of the present partnership between the two institutions.

Task Description

• Support the Programme teams, regional and thematic colleagues in the organization of meetings, workshops, events, missions and retreats organized by the Office. • Support the Programme teams, regional and thematic colleagues in the development and coordination of key donor engagement strategies, setting priorities, goals, and KPIs for existing and new partnerships. • Oversee the collection, analysis and systematization of the data pertaining to the EC/EU­UN/UNDP partnership; Perform intelligence gathering, analyses donor trends and funding landscape and provide input into the Office’s policy recommendations and corporate strategies tailored to specific donors. • Monitor relevant information related to financing for sustainable development, the implementation of the Strategic Plan and the broader aid effectiveness debate that may have impacts on UNDP’s work and mandates, including analysis of development and sectoral policies currently being discussed at the EU and Belgian fora. • Prepare briefing notes, speeches and other required documents to support the outreach activities of the Programme teams, regional and thematic colleagues. • Contribute to outreach initiatives and advocacy matters to bolster UNDP’s positioning. • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies and values

Corporate Competencies: • Core Values and Ethics; • Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards; • Demonstrates the ability to remain objective, neutral and independent vis-à-vis all parties involved; • Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values by supporting corporate goals; • Complies with UNDP’s rules, regulations and code of conduct; • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Functional Competencies: • Proficiency in the use of office IT applications – specifically Excel, MSWord, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer functions; • Knowledge of the EU’s external funding streams (development and/or humanitarian assistance) and EU institutions; • Knowledge or experience of working in a UN organisation or other international organisations would be considered an asset; • Excellent writing and communication skills in English; • Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on accomplished tasks; • Ability to review a variety of data (numbers, infographics), identify patterns and problems, solution-orientation; • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; • Attention to details; • Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

Living conditions and remarks

Brussels is a unique city to live and work in. It is the capital of Belgium and also of Europe. Headquarters of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (N.A.T.O.), Brussels is an international financial centre and home to the European headquarters of over two thousand multinationals. Brussels offers high-calibre scientific resources and has flexible economic infrastructures that have enabled it to keep pace with the great technological changes of the 21st century. UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos). For information specific to your assignment please see below: Please note that the amounts can vary according to fluctuations of the monthly post adjustment. Monthly Living Allowance (Per month): USD 2219.69 Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 4000 Family allowance: $250 per month for one dependent. $450 per month for two or more dependents Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract): USD 225 Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance – Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts for the UN Volunteer and health insurance coverage for up to 3 eligible dependents. Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. Uncertified sick leave: 7 days for 12 months and 4 days for shorter assignments Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months (shorter assignments are prorated) Maternity Leave: 16 weeks Paternity Leave: 10 days

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements