Head, Resource Mobilization (Re-advertised)

The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) was established in 1990 and mandated by name in United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/45/181.The WSSCC Secretariat is hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and aims to accelerate the achievement of sustainable sanitation, hygiene and water services for all people, with special attention to the unserved poor, by enhancing collaboration and coordination of all sector stakeholders. The WSSCC Secretariat is located in Geneva, Switzerland. More information on WSSCC can be found on the website at www.wsscc.org.

Reporting to the Executive Director the Head of Resource Mobilisation, and in coordination with relevant units, leads specific external relations efforts increasing WSSCC’s profile among donors and key stakeholders.  In close collaboration with programme staff and National Counterparts and Membership, the Head of Resource Mobilisation stabilizes and increases resource mobilization results.  The RMO provides authoritative advice to the ED and senior management on new funding opportunities and approaches that reflect the unique aspects of the Council’s work and how its global reach and local relevance makes WSSCC a unique and valuable investment.  

• Develop and implement a consolidated global strategy for resource mobilization for the Council including monitoring, analysing and documenting progress toward targets.

• Monitor donor policies, trends and funding mechanisms for WSSCC initiatives, advising the Executive Director and senior management on the development, implementation and revision of the resource mobilization strategy.   

• Develop donor profiles and solicitation strategies and maintain relations with donors to ensure continued funding

• Spearhead diversification of WSSCC’s donorbase through a deeper engagement of public and private donors and leverage new resources for the greatest impact

• Drive and develop selected innovative financing and other initiatives aimed at raising additional funds and leveraging in pursuit of organizational objectives 

• Work continuously with senior management and the extended team providing  creating dynamic financial resources projections and scenarios with targeted adjustments to RM strategy to facilitate secure resource streams. 

• Lead and support programme teams and national counterpart mechanisms in resource mobilization efforts and strategies collaborating with them to foster innovative approaches to donor interactions, assisting and learning from them on how to exploit potentially new resource mobilization activities.

• Develop resource mobilization presentations, proposals, briefing notes for the Executive Director and the Steering Committee; initiate donor and membership meetings and assist the Executive Director in the finalization of donor agreements. 

• Plan and contribute to the development of WSSCC-wide capacity, processes and knowledge on resource mobilization

• Lead a small team dedicated towards Resource Mobilization

• Master's degree in  business administration, or economics,or international relations or social sciences or political science or other field relevant to the position is required.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in resource mobilization and partnership is required. 
• Proven successful track record in raising funds for UN agencies, non- governmental organizations or global funds is highly desirable. 
  
  

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of French is a strong asset.   

• Demonstrates high levels of responsiveness, strategic anticipation and nimbleness in advancing Council’s resource mobilization work.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrated experience in managing external stakeholder relationships (e.g., donor and implementing partner relationships, or similar background);
• Excellent business-oriented verbal, visual and written communication
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrated experience with navigating political and strategic discussions objectively and diplomatically;
• Experience structuring and analyzing quantitative, financial models to inform decision-making

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen, Denmark, time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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