Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist (Internal Surge for FAO personnel only)

The scope of this Call for Expressions of Interest is to find qualified affiliate workforce to support L2/L3 countries in the above functional area.  
 
 Qualified affiliate workforce will be placed on an Internal Surge Team (IST). IST will enable the deployment of essential personnel to lead and support country-based emergency response on a short-term basis. These surge roles are designed to provide a punctual, time-bound support to country response and help establish longer-term mechanisms and processes. 
 
o    Support deployments are considered for affiliate workforce already in service of the Organization, including those on contract break with a new assignment planning to start over in the short term. 
o    Applications will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile (see “How to Apply”). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills. 
o    Interested employees will be required to discuss upfront with their managers, who are encouraged to release employees to support. 
o    Selected candidates will receive a notification of their inclusion in the IST and will be requested to provide a pre-release agreement signed by the direct supervisor. From that moment they might be called for a surge support at any time, and in line with the duration of their contract.  
o    Selected candidates will be released of their function for a period which may vary according to country offices needs not exceeding three months, after which they return to their normal functions.  
o    Surge support must be provided in person, candidates included in the IST will be required to have the following documentation ready in case of upcoming mission (Valid passport, Laissez-passer, SSAFE training). 
o    Affiliate workforce deployed will be reporting to the assigned supervisor for the duration of surge and the change in reporting lines will be reflected in GRMS.  
o    Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Organizational Setting

FAO country offices, headed by an FAO Representative, are assisting governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Reporting Lines

The Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist deployed for surge support will report to the Technical Officer, under the technical oversight of the FAO Representative in the country of assignment. 

Technical Focus 

Contribute to strengthen FAO's positioning, resource mobilization (RM) and partnerships in response to crisis.

Tasks and responsibilities

Strategic planning:
  
o    Support the development of FAO response plans/appeals that clearly articulate priorities, expected results, cost-effectiveness and the centrality of agriculture to the humanitarian response. 
o    Analyze funding and partnership opportunities.
o    Draft an RM action plan.

Resource mobilization and partnership:    

o    Support effective donor outreach, including through bilateral meetings and partner briefings.
o    Contribute to develop/finalize quality project proposals, in line with FAO and donor requirements. 
o    Support funding negotiations with resource partners at country level, in close collaboration with OER and PSR, as appropriate.
o    Support and contribute to donor visibility and field visits.
o    Liaise closely with FAO Resource Mobilization and Partnership Units/Team at regional, subregional and headquarters levels, including PSR, PSU and OER.  
o    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

o    Experience in resource mobilization, programme management, partnerships, communication and advocacy, including work experience with national and international NGOs, UN agencies, governments and donors;

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

o    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is required; 
o    Experience in humanitarian contexts is desirable.