Readvertisment-NATIONAL POST: Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy Analyst, NOB, Dili, Timor Leste

The Partnerships, Resource Mobilization (RM) and Advocacy Analyst is based in the Country Office in Dili and contributes to the design, analysis and implementation of resource mobilization and partnership strategies within the programme structure of the United Nations Population Fund Country Office in Timor Leste. 

The Analyst provides analytical and coordination support to strengthen funding opportunities, support engagements with funding partners and government ministries, contribute to the preparation of proposals, reports, and information materials, and supports policy advocacy.

The position works in close collaboration with the programme, operations and communications team to ensure that programme priorities, results information, and visibility products support partnership engagement and resource mobilization efforts. The position reports directly to the Representative and oversees the Communications Associate. 

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. 

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact, sustained results, and who ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results. 

The Partnerships, Resource Mobilization, and Advocacy Analyst contributes to strengthening the Country Office’s partnership engagement, resource mobilization and advocacy efforts by supporting analysis, coordination, and preparation of high-quality information and communication materials. 

The role supports proposal development, donor reporting, partner engagement, and tracking of funding opportunities to help sustain programme activities and expand collaboration with partners. 

• Support the development and strengthening of partnerships through substantive inputs to engagement strategies and follow-up actions. 
• Prepare analytical briefs, background notes, and strategic inputs to support senior management engagement with partners. 
• Contribute to the analysis of the partnership landscape, including identification of strategic opportunities aligned with programme priorities. 
• Maintain and analyse partnership data to inform decision making and prioritisation. 

• Analyse funding opportunities and provide recommendations on positioning and engagement. 
• Draft and contribute substantively to concept notes, proposals, and funding submissions, ensuring alignment with programme priorities and donor requirements. 
• Support the integration of results-based narratives and evidence into proposals. 
• Support with identifying and monitoring funding opportunities and maintaining internal records of funding pipelines. 
• Contribute to and coordinate the development of resource mobilization strategies and approaches, based on analysis of donor priorities and funding trends. 
• Analyse political, social, and funding trends relevant to partnership and resource mobilization, and identify implications for programme positioning and engagement strategies. 

• Contribute to the analysis and consolidation of donor reports, ensuring quality, coherence, and alignment with agreed results frameworks. 
• Provide substantive inputs to reporting, including synthesis of programme results, challenges, and lessons learned. 
• Support quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with donor requirements and standards. 

• Support the Representative in engaging with government officials and decision makers to advance and advocate for UNFPA’s mandate and work. 
• Support internal and external communication for impact and visibility. 
• Under the guidance and support of the CO management team, analyse the political, social and economic landscape and identifies risks and opportunities relevant to UNFPA’s mandate and work. 

• Contribute to internal knowledge products, including analytical updates on funding trends, partner engagement, and pipeline status. 
• Analyse partnership and funding data to support strategic planning and decision-making. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designated authority. 

• Advanced University Degree (Master's Degree) in development related disciplines, political science, international relations, business administration, or other social science. 

• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in partnerships, programme analysis, communications, resource mobilization, or related areas are required. 
• Experience supporting proposal preparation or donor reporting is desirable. 
• Experience working in complex operational environments is an asset. 
• Previous experience with international organizations or multilateral agencies is an advantage. Particular experience from working with UNFPA is a distinct advantage. 
• Strong writing and communication skills. 

• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. 
• Working knowledge of Tetum is an advantage. 

• Exemplifying integrity 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system 
• Embracing cultural diversity 
• Embracing change 

• Achieving results 
• Being accountable 
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen 
• Thinking analytically and strategically 
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships 
• Communicating for impact 

• Advocacy / Advancing a policy-oriented agenda 
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships 
• Delivering results-based programmes 
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization 
• Mobilizing resources