Spotlight Initiative - International Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Consultant

Duties And Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Coordinator, the Partnership Specialist – Consultant will support the Spotlight Initiative’s partnership portfolios.
Specifically, the Partnership Specialist will focus their work in the following areas:

• Lead and support outreach with UN member states, multilateral institutions, and the private sector:
• Leads virtual and in-person exchanges with bilateral donors, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to SI leadership on donor priorities;
• Contributes to the development of funding proposals;
• Tracks engagement with IFIs, both global and regional, seeking out opportunities to meet and advocate for financing for the EVAWG agenda;
• Engages the private sector, including businesses, foundations, and high net-worth individuals, among others, to discuss partnership opportunities.
• Provide guidance to Spotlight Initiative countries on resource mobilization:
• Regularly engages UN country teams on SI 2.0, providing training and guidance on approaches;
• Builds relationships with RC offices to track and provide guidance on funding opportunities;
• Serves as a focal point for inter-agency RM enquiries.

Advocacy:

• Tracks key donor documents, working with SI Secretariat and country teams to ensure suitability of visibility materials;
• Works to formulate donor centered events, including replenishment conferences, report launches, and others.
• Works with and supports the SI communications unit to ensure advocacy and communications materials reflect donor interests and support.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Deputy Coordinator and/or SI management team. Competencies Core Values:
• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competencies:

• Good knowledge of gender equity and women’s empowerment issues
• Good knowledge of UN system and understanding of inter-agency coordination processes
• Good knowledge of results-based programme planning and management
• Ability to promote and monitor inclusion of gender-specific objectives, indicators, targets and activities in the UN agencies programmes
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to provide advice and support.

Required Skills and Experience
Education and certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, business management, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, women's studies, or a related field is required.

Experience:

• At least 7 (seven) years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization, communications/ advocacy, programme coordination, and/or business development;
• Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment;
• Experience working with civil society organizations, international institutions and donors;
• Experience working in the UN system is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).