Position: Regional External Engagement Specialist -UNFPA (Deadline July 2024)
Position: Regional External Engagement Specialist -UNFPA (Deadline July 2024)
Regional External Engagement Specialist, Panama City, Panama, P-3
Job Overview
The Regional External Engagement Specialist is positioned in the Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office in Panama City, Panama. Reporting to the Resource Mobilization Advisor, with a dotted line to the Communications Advisor, the Specialist will integrate partnerships, resource mobilization, and communications to support UNFPA’s goals. This role focuses on stakeholder support, forging partnerships, and raising non-core funds, especially from the private sector and international financial institutions.
Key Details
- Location: Panama City, Panama
- Grade: P-3
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Contract Duration: 1 Year
- Posting Date: May 31, 2024
- Application Deadline: July 1, 2024, at 05:59 AM
- Languages Required: Spanish and English
- Education & Experience: Master’s Degree with 5 years of experience
- Vacancy Type: Fixed Term, Non-Rotational
About UNFPA
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) aims to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The strategic plan for 2022-2025 focuses on ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet needs for family planning, and gender-based violence and harmful practices. These goals align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) commitments.
Role and Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Regional Plan Implementation: Develop and implement a regional plan integrating partnerships, resource mobilization, and communications.
- Strategic Opportunities: Identify opportunities, develop outreach plans, and build partnerships to mobilize resources from public and private sectors.
- Communications Collaboration: Draft communications products, including briefing materials, concept notes, talking points, newsletters, and social media posts.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Reach out to high-level supporters, collaborate on campaigns/events that align with UNFPA and influencer interests.
- Event Organization: Support organization of UNFPA events, including side events, field visits, panel discussions, and high-level conferences.
- Donor Visibility: Lead efforts to ensure donor visibility in events and communications.
- Collaboration: Work closely with HQ and CO focal points for private/public sector engagement.
- Technical Guidance: Provide technical support to COs on partnership strategies, action plans, data analysis, and reporting.
- Innovation Committee: Serve on the UNFPA regional Innovation Committee and the UN regional partnership/communications network.
- Performance Indicators: Participate in drafting, monitoring, and evaluating key performance indicators for resource mobilization, partnerships, and communications.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Required: Advanced university degree (master’s level or equivalent) in International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
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Experience
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience at the national or international level in development work, focusing on partnerships and resource mobilization.
- Donor Management: Experience in donor mapping, management, outreach, donor communications, reporting, and non-core resources income analysis.
- External Relations and Communications: Experience in external relations, communications, and/or campaigning.
- Multilateral or International Organization: Previous experience with such organizations is an asset.
Languages
- Required: Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
- Desirable: Knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Portuguese.
Competencies
Core Competencies
- Achieving Results: Demonstrates drive and initiative to achieve high-quality results.
- Being Accountable: Takes responsibility for actions and decisions.
- Developing and Applying Expertise: Continuously improves and applies professional skills and knowledge.
- Thinking Analytically and Strategically: Identifies and analyzes issues and develops strategies.
- Working in Teams: Collaborates effectively to achieve common goals.
Functional Competencies
- Strategic Alliances and Partnerships: Leveraging resources of national governments and partners.
- Resource Mobilization: Effective in mobilizing resources.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrates strong job knowledge and technical expertise.
- Advocacy: Advances policy-oriented agendas.
- Programme Development and Management: Results-based programme development and management.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA promotes a work environment reflecting gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity and encourage applications from women and individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection.
Disclaimer
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance, and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any fees related to the application or recruitment process.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the provided link UNFPA Job Application Portal. Ensure that you submit your application before the deadline on July 1, 2024, at 05:59 AM.
Conclusion
The Regional External Engagement Specialist role in Panama City, Panama, is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about international development, partnerships, and resource mobilization. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute to UNFPA’s mission, we encourage you to apply and join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on global reproductive health and rights.
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