Feb 13, United Nations Support Office in Somalia International Resource Mobilization Consultant Jobs in Kenya

Background:

In 2022, the Security Council mandated the reconfiguration of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) into the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), and the eventual drawdown of ATMIS and transfer of security responsibilities to the Somalia Security Forces (SSF) by December 2024. Following this decision, the Security Council adopted resolutions 2687 and 2710 (2023), increasing the number of SSF eligible for non-lethal logistical support under the Trust Fund administered by the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS).

UNSOS provides this non-lethal logistical support package as a critical enabler for mandated SSF units in joint or coordinated operations with ATMIS. The success of the Somalia Transition Plan is contingent upon SSF being supported throughout this transition period by the international community.

The UNSOS-administered Trust Fund in Support of SSF is guided by the UN Policy on Human Rights Due Diligence and is administered under the UN regulatory framework to ensure fairness and due diligence in procurement and distribution of goods and services. The mandated areas of support currently supported via the Trust Fund are: Air Medical Evacuation, Rations, Fuel, Water, Tentage, Transportation, Field Defence Stores, Communication equipment for SSF-ATMIS inter-operability.

In addition, UNSOS is supporting counter-IED efforts for the SSF through assessed budget and in collaboration with UNMAS. Security Council resolution 2710 (2023), furthermore, requested UNSOS to support building Somali sovereign capacity in areas including logistics, supply chain, procurement, and human resources management.

There is a strategic and operational need to increase and diversify funding streams for the Trust Fund in Support of SSF and to enhance the predictability of funding whilst building on the strong partnership established between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and UNSOS including in joint resource mobilization efforts.

A sound and stable Trust Fund is an important enabler for on-going operations and for a successful security transition from ATMIS to Somali authorities. In order to secure adequate and consistent resources in the Trust Fund, UNSOS seeks to recruit a consultant to enhance its resource mobilization for the above mentioned purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position of the Resource Mobilization Consultant is located in the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and is based in Mogadishu. The Consultant will report directly to the Assistant Secretary-General and Head of UNSOS, and will work closely with the Head of Communications, Senior Advisor and Head of External Affairs, and liaise closely with the Director of Mission Support and the SSF Support Unit.

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Head of UNSOS, the Resource Mobilization Consultant is responsible for facilitating all UNSOS/Trust Fund resource mobilization efforts and supporting broader engagement with donors in close collaboration and coordination with Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) counterparts.

S/he will be accountable for developing, managing, coordinating, and implementing a resource mobilization and partnership strategy in support of the Somali Security Forces Trust Fund. S/he will be responsible for providing quality assurance and oversight for the preparation of donor updates, information materials, briefings, reports and proposals in line with UNSOS’ mandate.

In close collaboration with the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General (OASG), the incumbent will be responsible for building the capacity of designated UNSOS staff to strengthen relevant skills for effective resource mobilization. S/he will develop guidelines and templates for relevant reporting to donors and the UN Headquarters. Ability to implement clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required.

Key Activities:

Resource Mobilization strategy, workplan and implementation:

The Resource Mobilization Consultant will develop a strategy and implement work plans for cultivating and maintaining good donor relations, including through developing ideas to increase fundraising, proactive formulation of donor briefing materials, facilitating donor missions to Somalia and contributing timely responses to donor queries.

S/He will also develop strategy documents, project proposals, briefs and other documents related to programmatic areas and particular requests from donors aimed at enhancing resource mobilization.

Ensure that the OASG has a well-prioritized and realistic resource mobilization and partnership strategy that will provide resources and partnerships to implement SSF priorities for the transition period and beyond. This includes a particular focus on recently adopted mandate elements in relation to capacity building support.

Establish and manage Resource Mobilization partnerships and networks:

Network and engage with donors and partners to mobilize resources in close collaboration and coordination with FGS wherever possible.

Follow up with donor commitments to ensure fast tracking and delivery of commitments in a timely manner.

Proven ability to develop effective long-term strategic relationships with existing and potential donors, facilitate implementation of quality fundraising plans with appropriate allocation of time and resources, foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.

Partner agreements, proposals, reports and recognition:

Develop resource mobilization proposals and align proposals and reports to UNSOS’ mandate, including ensuring quality assurance of proposals and budgets for their final clearance by the ASG before submission to donors.

Liaise closely with the Head of Communication, Training Section, Transition Cell and SSF Support Unit staff to produce and incorporate human impact stories, project photos and other visibility materials within reports, including for public reports.

Provide quality assurance of donor reporting in line with donor conditions; and ensures high donor visibility in the reporting.

Oversee the development of donor and partner visibility and recognition strategies and plans in alignment with agreements and donor requirements.

Develop the UNSOS Partnership Strategy that is relevant to its current mandate and the changing contexts (internal and external).

Knowledge management and capacity building:

Maintain and/or develop appropriate knowledge management and information systems to foster good resource mobilization, utilization and reporting.

Ensure that designated UNSOS staff are pro-actively provided with professional expertise, advice and information on all aspects of resource mobilization and partnership development as required.

Conduct capacity building and training for UNSOS Trust Fund focal points and relevant staff.

Qualifications/special skills

Education:

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in one of the following fields is required: Strategic communications, Political sciences, Security studies, Public administration, or any other related fields.

Alternatively, a first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with two (2) additional qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

Eight years of relevant professional work experience in partnerships and resource mobilization or a related field; including direct responsibility for setting and meeting income targets is required.

Proven working experience in international projects with technical, administrative or fundraising responsibilities conducted with government security agencies is required.

Experience in working with the diplomatic community, and the ability to establish trusted partnerships to develop effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders is required.

Work experience in international donor and partner relations at international level is required.

Experience working with security sector stakeholders is required.

Experience in developing strategies to encourage new and increased contributions from existing donors is required.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Support Office in Somalia International Resource Mobilization Consultant Jobs in Kenya

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