Resource Mobilization Specialist [Open to all applicants]

UNDP•New York, NY

About The Position

The Joint SDG Fund supports countries in accelerating their progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through joint programmes (JPs) implemented by governments and national stakeholders, supported by the UN Country Team led by Resident Coordinators (RCs). The Fund is managed by the Operational Steering Committee and its Secretariat, hosted by the UN Development Coordination Office (DCO). The Administrative Agent, the Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF-O), handles financial management. The Fund incentivizes coordinated UN action, anchored in UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCF), to catalyze integrated policies and identify fiscal space for SDG acceleration. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach, expecting personnel to work across units and functions for enhanced collaboration.

Requirements

Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Business Management, Social Sciences, Political Sciences or related fields, OR a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the mentioned areas with an additional two years of qualifying experience.
A minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in resource mobilization within an international development context.
At least seven (7) years of experience supporting or leading resource mobilization for UN Secretariats of global or multi-country thematic funds, pooled funds, vertical funds, with demonstrated experience in managing donor relations.
Prior experience working in a field context on sustainable development.
Fluency in English is required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience supporting successful resource mobilization efforts from a range of public and institutional donors in support of development initiatives, particularly in the context of UN pooled or multi-donor funding mechanisms.
Demonstrated experience to inform donor engagement and the development and implementation of multi-year resource mobilization strategies.
Experience coordinating donor portfolios and fundraising pipelines.
Experience in preparing resource mobilization products and donor reporting.
Experience conducting donor intelligence and financial analysis.
Experience in UN inter-agency coordination and deep understanding of the UN development system, the workings of the Development Coordination Office and of the Resident Coordinator System.
Experience organizing and supporting donor engagement activities, including high-level briefings, donor events, missions, and dialogues, to cultivate partnerships and attract contributions.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, Permanent Missions to the UN and other strategic partners.
Prior experience working with international and/or bilateral donors is an asset.
Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of resource mobilization priorities through donor research, opportunity development, pipeline management, and fundraising coordination.
Prepare strategic briefing materials, talking points, background notes, and analyses for senior management engagement with donors and institutional partners.
Coordinate the donor engagement lifecycle, including donor intelligence, opportunity tracking, proposal coordination, stewardship activities, reporting schedules, and follow-up actions.
Prepare high-quality proposals, pitches, briefs, memos, talking points, concept notes, and funding packages tailored to specific donors.
Coordinate routine communication and follow-up with donor focal points, Permanent Missions, and institutional partners.
Maintain and update the Fund’s donor pipeline, engagement trackers, and funding forecasts.
Ensure compliance with donor requirements and UNDP/MPFTF-O policies in solicitation, negotiation, and reporting processes.
Support strategic engagement with Member States, Permanent Missions, and institutional partners to strengthen support for the Joint SDG Fund and advance resource mobilization objectives.
Prepare inputs to support senior-level engagements with Member States, including identifying opportunities, sensitivities, and follow-up actions.
Draft compelling materials (briefing notes, talking points, speeches) to support high-level engagements with SG/DSG/ASG, Permanent Representatives-level meetings, and other senior officials.
Develop and maintain Member State and donor profiles, including funding priorities, contribution history, thematic interests, and engagement opportunities.
Coordinate preparations, logistics, background documentation, and follow-up actions related to Strategic Advisory Group meetings and donor consultations.
Support field-level engagement with Resident Coordinators and UNCTs to identify and package joint financing opportunities.
Conduct donor intelligence, financing landscape analysis, and pipeline assessments to identify emerging funding opportunities, donor priorities, and resource mobilization prospects, and provide strategic insights to senior management.
Support the coordination of donor-facing reporting products, ensuring compliance with visibility requirements and supporting the production of the Annual Report and thematic investment briefs.
Review inputs from UN entities, joint programmes, and country operations to generate evidence, results narratives, and strategic content for resource mobilization and donor engagement.
Strengthen internal knowledge management systems related to fundraising, proposals, and donor engagement.
Provide analytical inputs to senior management on donor engagement priorities, funding opportunities, and resource mobilization approaches.
Analyze donor trends, funding landscapes, and political, reputational, and operational risks that may affect the Fund's resource mobilization efforts and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and periodic review of multi-year resource mobilization plans, funding scenarios, and donor engagement strategies.
Prepare analytical products, briefing materials, and evidence-based recommendations to support senior management decision-making.
Facilitate coordination with Resident Coordinators, UN Country Teams, and institutional partners to identify, develop, and advance joint financing opportunities.
Provide technical contributions to system-wide initiatives and inter-agency processes to strengthen joint financing approaches and resource mobilization efforts.
Coordinate and support high-level partnership engagements, donor roundtables, roadshows, and missions to cultivate strategic partnerships and advance resource mobilization objectives.