General
Description of assignment title: Partnerships Development Assistant
Assignment country: South Africa
Expected start date: 10/01/2024
Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity: UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office (SAMCO)
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months
(with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Pretoria
Details
Mission and objectives
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.
UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide.
Context
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. The UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), represents five countries of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa (where the office is located.) These five countries are all members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on four strategic priorities:
- Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems;
- Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy;
- All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence;
- Women and girls contribute to and have greater influence in building sustainable peace and resilience and benefit equally from the prevention of natural disasters and conflicts and humanitarian action. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements linked to the 2030 Agenda. The entity works to position gender equality as fundamental to the Sustainable Development Goals, and a more inclusive world.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Partnerships Development Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Private Sector Partnerships Analyst will:
- Undertake a detailed mapping and analysis of private sector presence in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho and identify high net worth potential funders (corporate and individual) for the Strategic Note 2023-2026;
- Identify resource mobilization opportunities within mapped analyzed private sector data and other potential donors;
- Develop strong Concept Notes to submit to identified companies/donors;
- Track WEP signatory www.weps.org registration by private sector to ensure increased sign ups per quarter;
- Develop a compelling Fact Sheet to motivate funding and case for strong partnerships on GEWE in Middle Income Countries (MIC);
- Liaise with Programme Teams to gauge trends on funding opportunities within their networks;
- Attend donor sub-technical meetings and keep track of emerging and follow up matters;
- Actively Monitor SADC Protocol on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment to monitor emerging issues/resolutions to inform strategy on partnerships and resource mobilization for SAMCO countries;
- Schedule catch up/briefing meetings with funding partners in liaison with program teams and follow up on emerging issues;
- Tap into volunteerism initiatives of Private Sector to showcase areas of potential collaboration and support;
- Liaise with
- Communications Analyst to showcase partner’s contribution to SAMCO funded programmes to retain partnerships;
- Previous experience in working with private sector, fund raising and strategy development will be an added advantage;
- Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in partnerships and strategy development, partnership building and fundraising both at national and international level;
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- Experience in project/programme design and monitoring and management working in countries with humanitarian, conflict and development challenges;
- Experience in the development of Knowledge Products and the UN will be an added advantage;
- Excellent knowledge and experience in Microsoft office applications, online research and data analysis programmes is a plus.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Development programmes, Administration
Driving license
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in International Development, Business Administration, Gender, Economics, Political Sciences, Sociology, or any other related field.
Competencies and values
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
- Respect for Diversity;
- Integrity;
- Professionalism.
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Living conditions and remarks
The Republic of South Africa is a large country of nine provinces with different climates, races, languages, creeds, cultures, religions and human activity. The landscape is also diverse, with mountains, plains, farmlands, bushveld scrub and arid deserts, each of the many different parts supporting its own distinctive plant and animal life. The country’s multi-cultural and multi-lingual society fuses to make this “Rainbow Nation” a rich and rewarding experience for you as a United Nations official and as a visitor. Pretoria is the duty station for most UN staff. Pretoria, also called Tshwane, is the administrative capital of South Africa. Founded in 1855, its metropolitan area is in excess of 900 square kilometers. The Union Buildings are the location for the offices of the President, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other senior officials. Pretoria is located in Gauteng province, the smallest of
South Africa’s nine provinces in area but the largest in population. Johannesburg, the largest city in the country, is located in Gauteng approximately 45 minutes by car from Pretoria.
UNVs receive the below entitlements:
- A monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ZAR 22405.24;
- A once of $400 entry lumpsum;
- Medical and Annual leave;
- Comprehensive insurance;
- Access to all the learning platforms;
- A once of exit lumpsum at the end of your assignment.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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