Programme Coordinator: Resource Mobilization (RM) Partnerships, Lilongwe, Malawi, P3

The Position:
The Programme Coordinator: RM Partnerships is located in the Malawi Country Office (CO) and reports to the Representative. The candidate is responsible for the implementation 9th Country Programme’s Integrated Resource Mobilization and Partnerships strategy by establishing the effective partnerships, and substantively supporting resource mobilization aimed at raising the visibility, and awareness of the work of UNFPA in Malawi; and ultimately maximizing the availability of donor funding for the Country Office. S/he substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of advocacy and partnerships. The coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of effective partnership strategies aimed at raising the visibility, and awareness of the work of UNFPA in Malawi with
regards to the humanitarian context, and ultimately maximizing donor and partner access availability for the Country Office programmes.

How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2022-2025), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. The transformational journey mapped out in the Strategic Plan leads to 2030 and the achievement of universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights. Emerging trends inform the plan, new and expanded priorities add to longstanding commitments, and “how we work” is changing.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. The Programme Coordinator: RM Partnerships advances the ICPD policy agenda by developing the strategic partnerships, including the non-traditional partnerships, and mobilizing the resources in the current “competitive” environment due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the World as well as socio-economical crisis in the country.

Job Purpose:
The Programme Coordinator: RM Partnerships enhances the capacity to mobilize and obtain social and political support for UNFPA’s work in Malawi. S/He ensures that the partnerships with key stakeholders are firmly placed in the context of the ICPD Programme of Action, national development processes, strategies, and frameworks, and addresses the remaining ICPD agenda and the achievement of SDGs. S/he will also work closely with the respective program specialists in the CO in the development of project proposals/concept notes for potential donor’s funding.
The Programme Coordinator: RM Partnerships will proactively provide the Representative with information on the progress and results of UNFPA programs/Projects proposal development, funding opportunities, and follow-up on innovative approaches for the synchronization and integration of various programmes of the CO.

You will be responsible for: 

A. Strategic partnerships, policy and advocacy  

• Support the Country Office in positioning the ICPD Agenda as well as all other relevant campaigns and UNFPA-related mandates and global commitments, including in crisis and post-crisis situations, through the identification, initiation, development, and maintenance of strategic partnerships, including national, regional, and global.
• Support scanning of the national environment and its implications on UNFPA in the country with emphasis on ICPD and the relevant SDGs.
• Engage in networks and partnerships building at the national, and subnational where relevant, level around issues of UNFPA’s mandate for the achievement of the SDGs, including partnerships for blended financing.
• Participate and contribute to the implementation of the UNSDCF partnership and resource mobilisation working group
• Take a lead on the preparation of special events involving UNFPA champions and other senior people. Act in the capacity of primary liaison for these people.
• Monitor and keep updates on existing and potential partnerships. Follow through and ensure that recommendations and action points agreed to are addressed.
• Support coordinating high-level events and workshops organized by UNFPA CO.
• Under the close guidance from the Representative and Deputy Representative, acts as a focal point for identification and pursuit of opportunities for outreach, engagement, policy influence and collaboration, including on how to anticipate and respond to partners’ concerns and priorities, ensure that UNFPA’s interests, perspectives, and knowledge are taken into account in relevant policy and institutional processes, and ensure that they are fully aware of UNFPA’s perspectives, policies, priorities and capabilities.

B. Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation

• Support, review, and regularly update the implementation of the 9th Country Programme’s Integrated Resource Mobilization and Partnerships strategy.
• Monitor the programme cycle and implementation of country programmes in the areas of advocacy, resource allocation, and utilization and identify the need for resource mobilization in priority programme areas.
• Regularly update the resource mobilization pipeline and keep informed Resident Representative, Deputy Representative, and Team Leaders about progress/ challenges and suggested solutions.
• Undertake mapping of the country for potential strategic partners and identify opportunities for resource mobilization and co-financing on a regular basis.
• Develop and maintain profiles of strategic donors, private sector, and partners.
• Liaise with donors at national, regional, and international levels.
• Prepare the private partnership strategy and engage with private sector partners to support sustainable financing for SRHR/Youth and gender equality agenda.
• Coordinate the development of proposals with the Country Office Team in areas of potential partnerships, co-financing, and funding.
• Initiate policy dialogue, and develop policy briefs and position papers, factsheets, infographics, and presentations for public information, advocacy and resource mobilization purposes.
• Monitor and keep updates on existing and potential partnerships. Follow through and ensure that recommendations and action points agreed to are addressed.
• Ensure that the Country Office targets internal UN funds to support the programme; including the Peace Building Fund and Sustainable Development Goal Fund.
• Ensure that proper due diligence and all due requirements are conducted for all potential new donors with the relevant ESARO and Headquarters personnel.
• Work closely with Programme Specialists on mobilizing necessary funds during humanitarian crises, including providing inputs on Flash Appeals and CERF proposals.
   

C. Innovation and Knowledge Management

• Foster innovation for an open exchange of state-of-the-art programmatic innovations in partnership with relevant Country Office Programme/Technical Specialists.
• Contribute to Country Office identification and assessment of innovation in each technical and programme area.
• Oversee and coordinate knowledge management, including a repository of knowledge products, across the office and liaise with Knowledge Management/Sharing staff in the ESARO and HQ Programme Division.
• Support identification of opportunities or lessons learned/best practices.
• Consolidate Country Office documentation on lessons learned/best practices and ensure that these are incorporated into the UNFPA knowledge-sharing system.
• Liaise with ESARO to ensure that state-of-the-art, global technical and programming knowledge, and lessons learned/best practices are available for use to improve the effectiveness of UNFPA programmes.
• Identify and expand a South-South and triangular cooperation for knowledge exchange and learning, while also leveraging funding and sustainable financing mechanisms.

General Support

• Stand-in for other Programme team members on selected functions as may be required.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

• Master’s Degree in political sciences, social policy, public health, social mobilization, business administration, international relations or other related fields.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive professional experience in the field of development, programme design and management, advocacy work and capacity development;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and managerial skills required. Self-starter, proactive, passionate for the issues;
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective resource mobilization strategies and campaigns;
• Significant work experience in the Humanitarian context, SRHR, Gender, Youth, etc..
• Experience in programme/ project management including experience in large multi-sector programmes;
• Strong knowledge on Results Based Programming and budgeting
• Excellent communication skills and experience with management of staff in multi-locations.
• Specialised knowledge and experience within Health Systems Strengthening and integratedSRHR/GBV/HIV approaches is desirable.
• A thorough understanding of the UN system in general, and especially the UNFPA mandate, its policies and operations, and current development topics and political issues in Malawi will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and lead a team.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN Official Language is an asset.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Organisational Leadership and Direction
• Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
• Strategic Planning and Leadership
• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Partnerships and donor relations
• Technical Understanding of the areas of work
• Project Management, People Management and Leadership
• Managing financial resources and processes
• Proficiency in current office software applications

Managerial Competencies:

• Providing Strategic Direction and Leadership
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
• Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

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