Donor Relations Assistant at UN-Habitat

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Donor Relations and Strategic Resource Partnerships Unit the consultant will:

• Conduct research on potential donors and partners for engagement in all forms to inform resource mobilization strategies and entry points for collaboration with potential donors and strategies partners.
• Update donor profiles and distribute them by request in a timely manner.
• Develop donor profile management and presentation system, funding opportunity radar and other digital and information products facilitating the tracking of donor intelligence and funding opportunities.
• Analyze UN-Habitat’s acquisition trends and project pipelines to identify opportunities and risks in resource mobilization, providing recommendations for donor targeting and related action plans.
• Contribute to outreach activities targeting potential and existing donors, including preparing talking points and slides for colleagues.
• Conduct research to identify key potential donors and partners for engagement in activities and events, with a focus on foundations, philanthropies and business.

Qualifications/special skills

• University degree in International Development, International Economics, Diplomacy, Development Studies, or any other related social science courses.
• A master's degree with no experience will be accepted in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
• 2 years experience in donor relations and fundraising for sustainable development is required. Proven experience in partner engagements is desirable.
• Experience in planning for and organizing events at international platforms is desirable.