Great Vacancies at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as Public Relations and Resource Mobilization Manager

position as :

Public Relations and Resource Mobilization Manager 

I.Organizational Context

Under the guidance and direct supervision of Deputy Executive Director, the Public Relations and Resource Mobilization Manager reinforces the capacity of the Partnership to

• develop and maintain effective communication messages pertaining the mandate and work of the organization through the use of media relations, advocacy and strategic print or electronic materials and;
• develop and implement resource mobilization strategy through  effective donor mapping and elaboration of donor engagement to maximize the Partnership’s funding opportunities.

II.Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

• Ensuring strategic direction of public relation and resource mobilization.
• Communication management and supervision of unit team.
• Resource mobilization and donor relationship.
• Establishment of resource mobilization tool and system

1.Ensures effective formulation of communication strategy focusing on achievement of the following activities:

• Build a relationship of trust with representatives of local and locally-based international print and electronic media. This will involve encouraging, organizing and facilitating their coverage of the Partnership-supported activities and events by providing them with regular supply of information, including background information on Partnership programming coverage; arranging interviews to publicly expose Partnership management as champion/driver of Governance Reform in Indonesia.
• Design and development of communication strategy based on the programmatic planning and overall Partnership’s activities and transferring into annual work plan which is achievable and measurable.
  Development of measurement tool, criteria and monitoring on the progress of communication strategy implementation.

2.Ensure effective communication management and knowledge and information,dissemination on governance reform agenda and initiatives focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Visibility of the Partnership in any program activities delivered.
  Provide management oversight/direction in the functioning of the Partnership’s library, the development and maintenance of the content of Partnership intranet and internet, production of photos and or video needed to support and/or publicize Partnership’s work and institutional profile.
• Network development with various media both local and international for easy access to source of publications.
  Draft, edit and arrange for production and distribution of printed information materials on Partnership ’s overall work, and on specific programmes or activities (e.g. press releases, media advisories, newsletters, brochures, booklets etc

3.Ensures establishment of resource mobilization tools and system focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Business process mapping and development of tool and system to enable effective resource mobilization/fund raising activities for a long-term basis.
• Continuous improvement on reporting format, style and procedures to best address current needs on serving information to donors, government, communities and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provision of senior secretariat “think-tank” support to the Deputy Executive Director and management to effectively lobby for support from UN Agencies, Government, civil society, multilateral and bilateral institutions.

III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on a) the institutional profile and visibility of the Partnership, the Partnership’s positioning as a key driver of Governance Reform in Indonesia, its of overall coordination capacity and b) articulation of a sound resource mobilization strategy for the Partnership to maximize its opportunity to secure medium to long term funding.

IV. Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling professional values and ethical standards.
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Partnership.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Coordination Effectiveness

Ability to lead the design and implementation of communication and resource mobilization  activities, including systematic approaches to build and maintain strategic partnerships with key donors.

Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client.
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.
• Capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations, evaluates information accurately and identifies key issues required to resolve problems.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.
• Manages conflict and stress, remaining composed and working as a mediator in crisis or antagonistic situations.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

• Masters or equivalent in communication, public relations, journalism or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of work experience in public relations, advertising on other “messaging” environment, proven record in developing and articulating resource mobilization strategy.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English

interested and qualified applicants should submit a one-page cover letter and an updated curriculum vitae together with complete contact details of three professional referees. Please send your application by e-mail with the post code as the subject of your email, or by postal mail with the post code in the upper left corner of the envelope and do not send it by fax. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply online at http://www.undp.or.id/jobs/job.asp?JobID=1057

United Nations Development Programme
Menara Thamrin 7-9th Floor
Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 3, Jakarta 10250, Indonesia
Tel: +62-21-314-1308, Fax: +62-21-314-5251