Resource Mobilization and Partnership activities:
• Research for new opportunities for defined locations and/or segments of the donor community, aligned to IDLO’s overall resource mobilization strategy, in order to support further engagement;
• Develop donor profiles that serve as references for establishing relevant IDLO strategies and initiatives;
• Develop proposals and donor reports, in collaboration with programme colleagues, that are aligned with donor requirements and policies, in order to maximize the potential for securing funding;
• Coordinate with donors to determine their priorities and present IDLO as a viable partner in the work of international development and identify areas of mutual interest;
• Review the performance of relevant initiatives against established criteria in order to determine their effectiveness and identify areas of improvement and/or replication;
• In close collaboration with DGO and External Relations Dept., identify key existing and potential donor focal points, with the view to use these as primary channel of communications for IDLO’s impact reporting.
Donor Relations and reporting activities:
• Enhance positive relationships with donor groups through timely and accurate reporting and monitoring of donor interests and information needs;
• Collaborate with other department to compile, produce and disseminate mandatory IDLO reports; Set up data collection methodology and define the dissemination strategy;
• Coordinate and actively assist in organizing donor/partner meetings and relevant donor/partner engagement programs;
• Perform related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of post graduate degree in international relations, political science, development studies or another related field is required. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of 06 years of significant relevant professional experience ideally within international organization. Experience working with institutional donors, foundations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience of developing/managing relations with major bilateral/ multilateral donors.
Languages :
• Full professional competence of written and verbal communication skills in English is essential. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable. Additionally, knowledge of Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian and Swedish) will be desirable.
• Specific knowledge, skills and competencies :
• Demonstrated understanding of the development aid trends (particularly in relation to rule of law), donor landscape and resource mobilization strategies and tools, including results based donor reporting;
• Good network with major bilateral/multilateral donors and/or foundations;
• Solid interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude in building partnerships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and driving results, including at the senior level;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to respond timely to queries and provide feedback;
• Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the Organization to achieve its objectives;
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity and commitment to IDLO's mandate.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS :
The annual salary level for this fixed-term professional, internationally recruited, position is in the range of € 56,000.- commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus additional admissible benefits.
The compensation is net of tax for non-Italian /non-permanent Italian resident. IDLO benefit package includes: Provident Fund and subsidized health insurance coverage including life insurance, medical and dental through CIGNA International to the employee and eligible dependents.
TO APPLY :
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply via our website www.idlo.int/jobs and submit the completed IDLO Personal History Form (PHF), resume and cover letter.
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications.
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