Partnership & Resource Mobilization Officer
About UNRWA
UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live.
Job Summary
UNRWA seeks a dynamic Partnership & Resource Mobilization Officer (P-3) for its Field Office in Jordan. Reporting to the Field Programme Support Officer, the incumbent will lead the development and implementation of evidence-based partnership and resource mobilization plans. This includes conducting needs analyses, stakeholder mapping, developing high-quality funding proposals and reports, negotiating MOUs, and coordinating donor visibility and advocacy initiatives. The role requires at least five years of progressively responsible experience in partnerships, resource mobilization, programme development, and donor coordination within an international context. Fluency in English is essential for this temporary appointment of six months, with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
- Leads the development and implementation of an evidence-based partnership and resource mobilization plan: Develops and maintains an up-to-date list of program priorities for funding based on regular needs analysis; Conducts aid and stakeholder mapping and analysis of ODA and funding trends; Develops annual partnership and resource mobilization plans for the field office; Develops a database and monitoring system for public and private donors, including in-kind contributions.
- Research and drafting of top-quality partnership and fundraising documents: Prepares high-quality programme and project documentation, including concept notes, proposals, presentations, UN joint programming frameworks, documents, and Emergency Appeal, in line with UN and results-based management (RBM) guidelines and standards; Negotiates Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with donors and partners, in close consultation with DDUA (P)/Front Office, Field Legal Office, Programme Departments, and other relevant business units.
- Ensures accurate and timely monitoring and reporting on all projects, in line with donor contribution agreements and deadlines: Develops and maintains a monthly monitoring and reporting schedule of all programmes and projects in the field, ensuring compliance with donor's contribution agreements and deadlines; Coordinates inputs from programme and project teams, drafts and finalize high quality reports and other required documentation, in compliance with internal and external deadlines; Drafts documentation relating to reprogramming, project extensions and budget revisions, and other required official correspondence through close consultation with the Front Office, Field Legal Office, Field Finance Office, ERCD, and other relevant units (as required).
- Coordinates and contributes to advocacy and donor visibility initiatives: Supports efforts to strengthen UNRWA's brand profile at the field level, particularly with donors, by developing communication tools in line with programme funding and advocacy priorities, and contributing to reporting; Coordinates with Communication/Public Information Office to ensure that the annual events calendar (e.g., UN days and advocacy events) is updated regularly. Supports the planning and organization of field visits by government officials, donors, UN representatives, and other stakeholders, including drafting agendas, briefing notes, talking points, and other required documentations.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.
- Applying Technical Expertise
- Relating and Networking
- Persuading and Influencing
- Learning and Researching
- Planning and Organizing
Education & Work Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in political science, international relations, public or business administration, communication, development or humanitarian studies, or a related discipline is required.
- A first level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
- At least five years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in developing partnerships, programmes and projects, resource mobilization, fundraising, donor coordination and/or result-based management in the context of government, donor, non-profit, UN, private sector and other relevant organisations is required.
- Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA and outside the country(s) of citizenship is required.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another United Nations language is desired.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
- Type of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for Six (6) months with the possibility of further extension.
- Advertisements published in English will only accept applications in English, other language submissions will not be considered.
- The incumbent may be asked to travel throughout UNRWA’s five fields of operation based on operational requirements.
- Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted.
- The Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All university degrees must also be stated, where applicable. UNRWA personnel must ensure adding their contract type and grade level.
- Given the large pool of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
- Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application form will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate.
- UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
- A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post, when the need arises.
United Nations Considerations: Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. The paramount consideration in recruitment is securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided.
UNRWA Considerations: UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. Candidates will not be considered if they have committed violations of international human rights/humanitarian law or other serious misconduct. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
HOW TO APPLY
Date Posted: May 29, 2025
Application Deadline: June 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (New York Time).
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
