The Position:
 
As a member of the HR Client Services and Outreach Team, you will reach out to and cultivate partnerships with relevant multilateral and bilateral development organizations, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, professional networks, donors and potential donors with the view to enriching the provision of human resources services to the UNFPA workforce.
You will report directly to the HR Adviser, Talent Acquisition.
 
How you can make a difference:
 
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 (2018-2021), 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 to accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action.
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 that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
 
Job Purpose:
 
The Partnerships and Outreach Specialist works closely with the HR Adviser, Talent Acquisition and the HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to network and build partnerships with a broad range of external stakeholders, donors and other relevant organizations to enhance the pool of highly qualified talent made available to UNFPA through various partnership arrangements, staff exchanges and special bilateral staffing programmes. The Specialist also advocates for the UNFPA HR function as a possible recipient of donor support, including through special staffing programmes, to be able to better fulfil its role in supporting the achievement of UNFPA’s mandate and strategic goals.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience
Education:  
 
Advanced university degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or related discipline.  
 
Knowledge and Experience: 
 
• Five years of relevant work experience in recruitment, advocacy/resource mobilization or donor relations preferably in an international environment;
• Demonstrated excellence in research, analyzing and synthesizing information and producing accessible outputs for decision-making and advocacy;
• Mature judgement, proven relationship building skills and a track record of successful networking outcomes;
• Excellent organization skills and experience of organizing successful events;
• Superior communication and influencing skills, ability to gain trust and commitment;
• Mastery of communication tools and in-depth knowledge of social media platforms and social media management;
• Proven ability to produce engaging reports, presentations and outreach materials;
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
 
Languages: 
 
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.