RE-ADVERTISEMENT: Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Specialist, Kabul, Afghanistan, P-3

Organizational Context

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization's mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending unmet need for family planning, ending preventable maternal deaths, ending gender-based violence and harmful practices, and adapting to demographic change. This role sits within the Afghanistan Country Office, reporting to the Representative.

Job Purpose

The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Specialist plays a vital role in supporting UNFPA's Afghanistan humanitarian response by mobilizing resources to meet the health and protection needs of women and girls. The position involves establishing and maintaining effective relationships with partners and donors, coordinating donor reporting, and preparing proposals, presentations, and other communications materials. A key aspect is leading the capacity development of the team in result-based reporting and analytical writing, which are fundamental to the Country Office's partnership management, advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for mobilizing resources to achieve funding targets for UNFPA's Afghanistan Appeal and Country Programme, and leading the analysis of opportunities for resource mobilization for the humanitarian response. This includes developing and implementing a donor intelligence strategy, creating specific fund-raising strategies, and leading the process of developing high-quality proposals and concept notes. The specialist will maintain a tracking system for donor funds and ensure timely and accurate donor reporting. In partnerships, the role involves coordinating donor updates, organizing briefings, liaising with donors and UNFPA regional/HQ offices, and preparing analytical briefs on progress and gaps. The position also contributes to communications materials for visibility of donor-funded activities and conducts training for Country Office staff on resource mobilization and partnerships.

Work Experience

Requires at least 5 years of professional experience in resource mobilization and partnerships. Experience in planning, reporting, and resource mobilization, with knowledge of the UN System and UNFPA procedures, is preferred. A proven track record of preparing high-quality donor proposals and reports, strong analytical ability, and experience representing an organization are essential. Excellent writing, oral communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills are necessary. Prior experience in challenging humanitarian responses is desirable.

Skills

Core competencies include integrity, commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, embracing cultural diversity and change, achieving results, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, teamwork, and communication for impact. Functional competencies involve advocacy, building strategic alliances, delivering results-based programmes, and internal/external communication for resource mobilization. Managerial competencies include strategic focus, engaging partners, developing people, and decision-making.

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