Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Policy, Advocacy, Donor Relations and Outreach Section (PADROS) of United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) within the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) in New York. The incumbent will report to the Chief of PADROS Donor Relations Team. Established in 1997, UNMAS leads, coordinates and implements all aspects linked to the mitigation of the threats from mines and explosive remnants of war. UNMAS operates under UN legislative mandates (UN General Assembly, UN Security Council etc.), requests by the UN Secretary-General or his designated official, mostly in response to a humanitarian emergency. As a specialized service of the United Nations located within the Department of Peace Operations, UNMAS operates under UN legislative mandates of both the General Assembly and the Security Council. UNMAS also responds to specific requests for support from the UN Secretary-General or designated official. For more information on UNMAS, please visit www.unmas.org

Responsibilities

Under the strategic guidance of the Director UNMAS, Deputy Director UNMAS and direct supervision of the Chief of PADROS Donor Relations Team, the Programme Management Officer (Donor Relations) will perform the following duties: • Coordinates processing of funding provided through the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action. • Liaise with the international donor community including Permanent Representations, relevant national Ministries, multilateral funding sources of mine action, and private sector funding sources and propose opportunities for donor funding of mine action activities. • Consult with UNMAS stakeholders on funding requirements, the objectives and outputs of programmes and their alignment with donor priorities. • Develop, monitor and implement resource mobilization initiatives and plans, in consultation with UNMAS senior management, and support monitoring, reporting and evaluation against resource mobilization targets and donor agreements. • Develop resource mobilization materials (guidance notes, business processes, proposals etc.), in collaboration with UNMAS stakeholders, to enhance the ability of colleagues to attract extra-budgetary resources into the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action • Negotiate contribution agreements (in partnership with the UN Office of Legal Affairs and other stakeholders as required) for approval and signature by the Director. • Coordinate and monitor compliance of UNMAS with donor contribution agreements and respond to donor queries and requests. • Support senior management engagement with donors and represent UNMAS as appropriate in donor meetings and conferences. • Prepare written inputs to support resource mobilization undertaken by the Director and other senior UN officials. • In consultation with the budget and finance unit, monitor pledges, contributions, payments, allotments and transfers into the Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action. • Ensure that appropriate reporting on donor contributions is on target, meeting deadlines and fulfilling all funding agreement and visibility requirements. • Gather information on mine action resources and funding opportunities for UN-system entities of relevance to UNMAS and support appropriate review and analysis of issues and trends. • Monitor global funding and trends, donor pledges and in-kind as well as cash contributions to UNMAS and the Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action. • Carry out other duties as appropriate.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: – Knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to resource mobilization and management of UN financial frameworks relevant to mine action. – Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems – Ability to conduct data collection using various methods – Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases – Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities – Shows pride in work and in achievements, demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; – Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations – Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work CLIENT ORIENTATION: – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view – Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect – Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions – Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems – Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects – Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client PLANNING & ORGANIZING: – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies – Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required – Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work – Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning – Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary – Uses time efficiently

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, international relations or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or related area is required. Two years of experience in resource mobilization and management including reviewing and discussing the terms of agreements with donors is required. Experience coordinating with senior level United Nations colleagues and government representatives on complex issues is required. Experience drafting and editing documents for structure, grammar and UN editorial protocol with minimal supervision is required. Experience working with United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations is desirable. Experience supporting senior management is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.