UNFPA Resource Mobilization and Partnership Analyst

                                                                    Resource Mobilization and Partnership Analyst

Please note that this position is open to nationals of the Republic of Moldova only.
 

The Position:

The Resource Mobilization and Partnership Analyst supports the strengthening of UNFPA’s resource mobilization and strategic partnership efforts at country level. The incumbent contributes to donor mapping, partnership development, proposal preparation, and quality assurance of donor reporting, while facilitating coordinated engagement with public and private partners. The role supports the expansion of the donor base, promotes knowledge sharing and capacity development, and enhances collaboration across programme and operations teams to secure sustainable funding and strategic partnerships aligned with UNFPA’s mandate and strategic priorities.

S/he will report to the UNFPA Representative of Moldova CO.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency working to deliver a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan 2026–2029 articulates the organization’s response to an increasingly complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence- and rights-based policies.

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 that 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.

Job Purpose:

Within the framework of strengthening the resource mobilization and strategic partnership architecture at corporate level, and in tandem with enhancing UNFPA capacity and scope of work at regional level with the main goal of scaling up support for partnership building efforts with multiple strategic partners and donors - the staff member will support the Resource Mobilization and Partnership Adviser (RMPA), spearheading the overall effort to build donor engagement and strategic partnerships. The responsibilities include drafting and reviewing proposals and concept notes; reporting functions including quality assurance for country donor reporting; grant management and tracking; and building an appropriate and sustainable donors’ and partners’ base for the Regional Office and relevant Country Offices.

S/he will support the development and updating of the Regional Office resource mobilization (RM) and strategic partnership strategies, tools and procedures and coordinate their implementation. S/he will support Country Offices’ (COs) donor engagement and application for funding through the RO facilitated calls for proposals mechanism in place. The incumbent will support the management of partner and donor proposals; project tracking and reporting; and other programmatic documents in collaboration with relevant RO and CO teams, and Operations Manager(s). The quality assurance or reporting through acting as secretary of the internal ‘Peer Review Mechanism’ will be a priority task, including support to COs, Brussels Office, and the RMP RO team in the roll out and conducting of donor monitoring missions, and verification exercises (EU).

S/he will also lead in supporting the skills development and knowledge sharing with the CO teams in results-based reporting; analytical writing and other skills required for quality proposals and partner reporting; donor engagement; management and project cycle implementation for selected donors, development of resource mobilization and strategic partnership plans; advocacy and resource mobilization outreach. S/he will manage under RMPA supervision the coordination of the relevant RO quality assurance mechanism in place (Peer review committee – PRC) for all donor proposals/reports. Review of donor and partnership legal Agreements and MoUs; donor/strategic partners’ mapping and outreach, will be among the tasks performed. Under the overall guidance of the RMPA, the incumbent will act as focal point for the Strategic Partnership Branch within the RO.

Major Activities/Expected Results:

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the UNFPA Representative of Moldova CO, the individual will perform the following activities/expected results:

Resource Mobilization:

• Coordinates the implementation of UNFPA Moldova’s resource mobilization portfolio across humanitarian and development funding streams, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, donor strategies, and national frameworks.
• Conduct research, analysis and provide intelligence on: donor landscape, income tracking against targets, funding gap analysis, entry points for innovative financing etc.
• Support Moldova CO in facilitating annual resource mobilization (public non-core), and strategic partnership (private sources of non-core) target setting, and monitoring including pipeline compilation. Maintain and actively utilize the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system as a strategic tool for pipeline management, donor engagement tracking, reporting schedules, and partnership oversight, ensuring data accuracy and timely follow-up across the programme cycle.
• Leads the coordination and quality assurance of donor proposals, concept notes, and funding submissions in collaboration with programme, operations, and communications teams.
• Support to the skills and capacity development of Moldova; including grant management; project cycle implementation; donor mapping and engagement; proposal writing and reporting; donor verifications and monitoring. Providing support to the overall administration of tailored trainings and skills’ development interventions.
• Under the supervision of the UNFPA Moldova Representative, and within the framework of the quality assurance (QA) ‘Peer review mechanism’, review proposals and donor reports, coordinate donor submissions,.
• Support the review of donor agreements and ensure compliance with UNFPA standard legal and policy frameworks, including financial rules and regulations. Provide support to the subsequent grant management through tracking and follow up on non-core resources implementation rates; requirements for funds extension; and or other relevant interventions to ensure timely delivery of results/projects unto donors.
• Produce and share progress and analytical reports, briefing notes, RM gap analysis and infographics as/when required to ensure that important donor/partner engagements and developments are communicated on an expedient and efficient basis by/with relevant senior management, technical and emergencies personnel in the Regional and Country Offices and with external partners.
• Create knowledge management tools for RM and P in the Country office including the updating of relevant donor profiles, lists, and contacts, and the maintenance of an RM depository for proposal writers and other staffing needs.
• Coordinate donor and country support missions; and support to convening donor events at regional and country levels including for strategic dialogues, advocacy, seminars, and other relevant forums.

Strategic Partnership Building and coordination: 

• Contributes to the development and implementation of the Country Office partnerships strategy, supporting engagement with donors, government institutions, private sector and key stakeholders.
• Provide technical and operational advice with guidance from Representative on the planning, developing and implementing of partnership initiatives and engagements with State and Non-State partners including donors, private sector, philanthropic bodies, Funds/Foundations, Individual giving, and UN partners in the country 
• Support the Preparation of an annual strategic Partnerships’ action plan and ensure its efficient implementation and monitoring including mechanisms and approaches to manage, monitor, evaluate and report the progress of strategic partnerships, and reach annual income target set.
• Conduct periodic research/mapping of prospective new strategic (private) partners for UNFPA, and provide analysis of the areas of work, outreach, financial basis and areas for potential cooperation.
• Support COs in accessing and conducting the corporate Due Diligence process required for new strategic partners; and entry of strategic partnership opportunities in the CRM.
• Support the organization of strategic partners (and private sector) advocacy meetings, events, workshops and relevant outreach. Maintain a network (and lists) of strategic partners including private donor partners.
• Supports UNFPA Moldova’s positioning within EU accession processes and the EU Growth Plan by facilitating alignment with national priorities, strengthening institutional linkages, and identifying opportunities linked to EU financing frameworks.
• Coordinates strategic and technical engagement with government institutions, identifying entry points for collaboration and maintaining structured mapping and tracking of institutional partnerships.
• Maintains comprehensive records of partnerships, collaboration frameworks, and engagement processes to support institutional memory and strategic planning.

Qualifications and Experience 

Education: 

• Advanced University Degree in development related disciplines, political science, international relations, business administration, or other social science. 

Knowledge and Experience:

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in national or international development and/or public relations, resource mobilization, partnership and diplomacy. 
• Established track record in inter-agency partnerships and cooperation, including familiarity and experience with Joint Programmes
• Relevant work experience with the UN, bi-lateral, and multilateral partners/donors/agencies and/or non-governmental organizations;
• Proven technical skills in the development of Concept Notes, project proposals, and reporting.
• Familiarity with UNFPA mandate, programmes, guidance, and policies
• Familiarity with the thematic areas of reproductive health and rights; gender based violence and protection; and the human rights based approach
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Romanian; 
• Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant to Moldova, including Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian, or sign language is an asset.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

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

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
• Mobilizing resources

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 

Managerial Competencies:

• Providing strategic focus,
• Engaging with internal/external partners and stakeholders,
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
• Making decisions and exercising judgment

Other Desirable Skills

• Initiative, strong conceptual and analytical abilities, sound judgment, strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.

Compensation and Benefits:

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

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm 

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the National Professional category must be a citizen of the host country