Fundraising and Outreach Specialist

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The Technical Secretariat of UNPRPD MPTF is based in the UNDP Governance team in the Bureau of Policy and Programme Support.  The UNPRPD Technical Secretariat operates in accordance with the UNPRPD Strategic Operational Framework 2020–2025 and agreed annual work plan developed following strategic direction from the Policy Board and upon approval by the Management Committee. 

With over 40 active programmes yearly the UNPRPD FUND is working towards improving the way in which programmes are designed and results monitored and captured in line with its new log frame. 

The Fundraising and Outreach Specialist will manage the Fund’s outreach and mobilization strategy with the purpose to increase donors' contributions by supporting building relationships, advance profile of the fund and exploring new fundraising opportunities. 

Position Purpose 

Under the Fund’s Manager the Fundraising and Outreach Specialist will manage the Fund’s outreach and mobilization strategy with the purpose to increase donors' contributions by supporting building relationships, advance profile of the fund and exploring new fundraising opportunities. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

Participate in the building of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy. 

• Develops a resource mobilization strategy with clear targets and monitoring indicators. 
• Tracks and analyzes funding trends and prepares background information for relevant opportunities. 
• Draft timely communication with donors including follow up notes and acknowledgement, and thank you letters for all donors. 
• Support the Programme Coordinator in the preparation and monitoring of grant applications, correspondence, and progress of applications and report updates. 
• Propose and manage the organization of visibility and fundraising events. 
• Advise and support building and maintaining relationships with donors and funders. 
• Maintain donor records and files. 
• Development background information and briefs on future potential donors.   

Provision of advisory services on strategic outreach.   

• Develop outreach and visibility strategy with key targets and monitoring indicators. 
• Identifies engagement opportunities to increase the Fund’s visibility and enhance its mandate. 
• Identify engagement opportunities and coordinate the planning and organization of events. 
• Advise and supports TS Manager’s engagement with stakeholders and participation in relevant events. 
• Oversee the development of a contact database and administer files regarding partners. 
• Attend meetings, special events and provide support where needed. 

Facilitation of knowledge sharing and management of digital communications.

• Coordinate the management of UNPRPD MPTF digital and social media platforms, including the website, photo, audio and video channels. 
• Coordinate and undertake the production and publishing of content (text, images, video, or HTML) that support and engage different sets of audiences including potential donors. 
• Lead on the production of a quarterly UNPRPD Newsletter.
• Coordinate the production of communication products and materials to support the work of the UNPRPD MPTF for a wide variety of media and donor and government partners. 
• Provide editorial input into all forms of varied publications, reports and website updates as needed. 
• Manage communications officer. 

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the and the Technical Secretariat and the Fund. 

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:  Supervise and manage Communications officer.