Senior Advisor, Donor Relations and Partnerships

Duty station: Geneva Switzerland

About UNAIDS:
Serving Communities and Countries to End Inequalities and AIDS.

We, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, lead the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. By placing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to reduction of inequalities at the heart of our work, we lead the global response to AIDS by: (i) maximizing equitable and equal access to HIV services, (ii) breaking down barriers to achieving HIV outcomes, and (iii) integrating efficient HIV responses into wider health and protection systems.

We are committed to creating an equal, safe and empowering workplace culture where all people in all their diversity thrive. We live our values of Commitment to the AIDS Response, Integrity and Respect for Diversity. MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Management promotes effective governance of the Joint Programme and provides strategic direction to overarching management functions in the areas of change management, human resources (HR), finance, budget, information technology and administration to enhance UNAIDS' capacity to implement its mandate and vision.

The Resource Mobilization Team mobilizes resources for the Joint Programme which includes core funding, non-core (extra-budgetary funding) and grants oversight, and leads the engagement with private sector. The Team further builds, maintains and nurtures strategic relationships with a variety of international and bilateral institutions and member states, the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) and its members, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and others, inter alia ensuring that UNAIDS governance remains inclusive and fair, with equal access to engagement in processes, committees and decision making. Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the guidance of the Director of Management and Partnerships, the Senior Advisor, Donor Relations, has the following responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance, policy advice and political intelligence to the Executive Director (EXD), the Director of Management and Partnerships, and other senior staff on resource mobilization strategies for working with principal donor governments, philanthropic entities and programme countries.
• Brief and support the Executive Director, the Director of Management and Partnerships and senior staff in ministerial level meetings and bilateral consultations with senior officials from Ministries of International Development, Ministries of Health, parliamentarians and civil society.
• Liaise regularly with donor missions and capitals on issues relating to resource mobilization, programme priorities, partnerships, governance, and organizational results and impact.
• Engage with programme countries to grow income from these countries who have a declared interest in strengthening UNAIDS presence to support their national and regionalHIV responses.
• Represent UNAIDS in discussions with donor governments and other external funders and partners and build effective partnerships with UNAIDS supporters.
• Develop strategies, support the development of funding proposals, negotiate funding agreements, and ensure proper reporting with traditional and non-traditional donors to raise funds for the programme.
• Provide strategic input on donor perspectives, reporting, and accountability to the Director of Management and Partnerships, the Executive Office, senior staff and Department ofFinance and Accountability (DFA).
• Liaise with DFA to ensure accurate contribution management and donor reporting and to identify strategies to strengthen financial management of grants.
• Negotiate funding extensions and reprogramming with donors and work closely with the DFA to manage difficult cases.
• Coordinate internal strategy, preparations and follow up for donor evaluations and multi lateral reviews of UNAIDS and preparation of the management response.
• Provide guidance to and supervise identified staff working on donor relations with UNAIDS traditional donors.
• Systematize and enhance the donor strategic information and knowledge base of the Department.
• Assist the Director of Management and Partnerships with the management and coordination of activities within the Department, including budgetary and staffing matters.
• Supervise staff within the RMO office, including all consultants.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in public affairs, political or social sciences, public or business administration, health sciences or comparable academic preparation. A relevant first university degree and twelve years of relevant experience will be considered as equivalent for internal candidates. Competencies:
UNAIDS Values: Commitment to the AIDS response , Integrity, Respect for diversity.

Core competencies: Working in Teams, Communication with Impact, Applying Expertise, Delivering Results, Driving Change and Innovation, Being Accountable. Experience:
Essential: A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience in resource mobilisation, fundraising and strategic partnerships in bilateral, multilateral and/or third-sector organisations, including a proven track record of successfully mobilising and diversifying funding from government donors, programme countries, foundations and/or the private sector. Experience in cultivating donor relationships and developing strategic funding partnerships is
required. Experience within the UN system.

Desirable: Professional experience in global health and/or development. Experience in a Cosponsor agency or mission of Member State. Languages:
Essential: Advanced level of English:

Desirable: Knowledge of French and working knowledge of additional languages an asset. Additional Information:
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Thorough knowledge of donor organisations, funding mechanisms and issues relating to donor financing;
• Strong knowledge of non-traditional and emerging funding sources, with demonstrated ability to identify and cultivate resource mobilisation opportunities with programme countries, foundations and private-sector partners.
• Good understanding of the multilateral system and international development issues;
• Excellent interpersonal, representational and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to advocate UNAIDS' positions, develop strategic partnerships and attract funding;
• Strong understanding of global health and development;
• Excellent knowledge of the UN system, particularly UNAIDS Cosponsors.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
71,335 at single rate Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.

UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. UNAIDS is committed to providing equity of access to employment, advancement and retention in UNAIDS, recognizing that it is in the interest of UNAIDS to recruit and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the diverse nature of society, which includes persons with disabilities. It is therefore the policy of UNAIDS to actively promote equity of access to employment opportunities within UNAIDS for persons with disabilities.

UNAIDS undertakes to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a person with a disability to access employment opportunities, enter into and remain in employment within UNAIDS. The principle of reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and appointment. Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.