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Title:
                                       Resource Mobilization Volunteer
Department / Office:
              THOH Thailand
Duty Station:
                          Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration:
                                3 months (with possibility of
extension)

Background
UNOPS supports the successful
implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development
projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding
the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage
projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Working in some of the world’s most
challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation
practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over
7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the
logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need
it.
A flexible structure and global reach
means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the
benefits of economies of scale. 
 
Background
– assignment specific
UNOPS Thailand Operations Hub (THOH) is
under the UNOPS Asia Regional Office and has been established to better
support, develop and oversee the UNOPS portfolio of projects in South East Asia
and the Pacific. Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the Hub comprises two main
offices –THOH Thailand and THOH Indonesia and its current portfolio spans HR
transactional services, financial management services, procurement services and
project implementation services currently being provided to a wide range of
other UN entities, INGOs and Governments/Government agencies in South East Asia
and the Pacific.  
THOH Thailand delivers HR Transactional
services on behalf of Global clients. Through this service provision stream,
THOH Thailand enhances the operational capacity of UNOPS to serve partners with
large-scale and high volume HR services through need-driven corporate level
project services. In support of, and to best serve client’s needs, THOH
Thailand has developed and utilizes standardized and unified systems and
processes born of extensive experience that ensures the highest quality of
services and cost-effectiveness for partners.
In the contexts of THOH’s ongoing
operations in Indonesia, UNOPS is looking for a highly-motivated Resource
Mobilization Volunteer to support the business development unit in Jakarta. The
Volunteer will report to the Partnerships and Business Development Officer in
Jakarta and will support the development of THOH’s partnership and business development
strategy with specific focus on South East Asia and the Pacific. The volunteer
will be liaising extensively with colleagues at THOH as well as relevant
offices at UNOPS Asia Regional Office and UNOPS Headquarters.
 

 
Functional
Responsibilities:
The main functions of the volunteer
include:
·      
Support
the development and design of the THOH partnerships and business development
strategy for Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and the Pacific countries.

·      
Investigate economic conditions surrounding relevant business
activities, for instance industry trends and competition
·       Conduct extensive market
research into the life cycle of business ideas and projects
·       Map out government priorities and
ongoing development strategies for all THOH target countries
·       Map out the development landscape for
each country, with details on donor trends, major programmes and other relevant
information to detail a comprehensive strategy for THOH
 
Competencies:
·      
Excellent
capacity to advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different
constituencies.
·      
Excellent
analytical and research capacity
·      
Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English (able to prepare and write
complex documents) and proficiency in computer skills especially Microsoft
office applications.
·      
Strong
organizational and analytical skills.
·      
Ability
to set goals and deliver.
·      
Ability
to work independently, to tight deadlines and under pressure.
·      
Team
player, able to work in a multicultural team
·      
Openness
to change and ability to manage complexities.
·      
Interest
in working in the UN system in South East Asia
 
Education, experience and language
requirements
·      
Minimum
first university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in social sciences,
marketing, international relations/development, development studies, business
administration or any related field.
·      
A
relevant advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) preferred.
·      
Prior experience in resource mobilization or business development
required.
·      
Excellent communication
skills required.
·      
Excellent research and
drafting skills required.
·      
Good time management
skills
 
Contract type, level and duration
Contract
type:             UNOPS Volunteer
Contract level:
            Not Applicable
Contract duration:
      3 months,
renewable up to maximum 6 months subject to performance                                               and need for services
Volunteers do not receive any
remuneration, subsidy or compensation of any kind. All costs and expenses
incurred by the Volunteer which relate to the provision of voluntary services
to UNOPS shall be borne by the Volunteer, including but not limited to costs
for medical insurance coverage, accommodation, etc.
To be eligible, interested individuals
must have necessary visa/work authorization to enable them to provide the
voluntary services and must be resident in Indonesia regardless of whether they
are Indonesia national or foreign national.
 
Additional considerations
·      
Only those candidates
that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
·      
Qualified female candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply.
·      
Volunteers are not
financially remunerated.
·      
Indonesia nationals and foreigners
resident in Indonesia are eligible for this volunteer opportunity.
 To apply send your CV and a short Cover Letter to: [email protected]
It is the policy of
UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. 
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.