Job Title: Resource Mobilization Officer 

Job type: Staff position 

Grade: IP-2 

Duty Station: Rome, Italy 

Unit: Partnerships and Communications Unit 

Type of contract: Fixed-Term 

Term: Two years (six-month probation period) with the possibility of extension only subject to the availability of voluntary contributions 

Closing date: 3-JUN-2024 (11:59 PM CET Time) 

Overview of the Functions of the Post 

In the Partnerships and Communications Unit, we ensure that Member States, heritage professionals, partners, and main stakeholders are engaged with ICCROM and informed of its activities and work. ICCROM seeks a Resource Mobilization Officer to manage and develop a plan for strategic, integrated, and effective resource mobilization for ICCROM’s Programmes, actively identify and seek funding opportunities, and negotiate funding agreements. 

Key Accountabilities 

The Resource Mobilization Officer will work in ICCROM’s Partnerships and Communications Unit and report to the Unit Manager under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director-General. The post is based at ICCROM HQ in Rome, Italy. Within delegated authority, the Resource Mobilization Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 

  1. Design and develop a Resource Mobilization Plan aligned with ICCROM's Programmes and within a programmatic approach to achieve ICCROM’s Vision, Mission and Goals. 

  1. Identify, seek and mobilize Voluntary Contributions in an integrated and programmatic manner across Programmes.  

  1. Actively map Donors’ trends, priorities and calls. 

  1. Identify and seek non-earmarked/soft-earmarked, predictable and multi-year funds for the Programme’s sustainability from traditional and non-traditional Donors and other innovative funding sources and potential resource partners, including the Private Sector, Foundations, Charities, IFIs, and other types of funding mechanisms (including GEF and GCF and others), increasingly broadening the donor base over time. 

  1. Initiate and maintain contacts with potential Donors to explore funding opportunities, lead and coordinate negotiations of funding agreements and project proposals with governments, international organizations, private sector and other resource partners. 

  1. Coordinate the design and establishment of a Project-Cycle Manual and related workflow and templates. 

  1. Coordinate the establishment of Trust Funds, including Multi-Donors Trust Funds. 

  1. Coordinate the development of Concept Notes and Project Proposals in close collaboration with the Director-General, ICCROM’s Project Managers and Officers to effectively implement the Resource Mobilization Plan. 

  1. Work closely with Programmes colleagues to ensure the overall management and development of resource mobilization activities and projects. 

  1. Prepare donor reports in collaboration with Programme and Accounting colleagues and colleagues and submit them to donors in a timely manner. 

  1. Organise bilateral and groups meetings with existing and potential donors and resource partners and prepare relevant documents and reports. 

  1. Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the staff member’s background and experience and the needs of the organisation. 

Required qualifications:  

Education  

  • Advanced university degree in international development, development economics, international law, business administration, or another field relevant to the position. 

  • Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP or PMI) is a plus. 

Work experience   

  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the resource mobilization field with similar functions, of which preferably three (3) years acquired in an international organization. 

  • Track records in cultivating and securing relevant resources with traditional and non-traditional Donors and other innovative funding sources and potential partners, including the Private Sector, Foundations, Charities, IFIs, and other types of funding mechanisms. 

Skills and knowledge 

  • Demonstrated understanding of cultural heritage conservation and preservation issues at international and national levels and how to develop successful proposals and initiatives to leverage funding and build awareness and support in these areas. 

  • Familiarity with multilateral cultural heritage agreements and the work of conventions. 

  • A genuine passion for cultural heritage and promoting its conservation. 

Competencies 

  • Results focus: takes accountability for the delivery of agreed results in service of the strategic directions and plans, and demonstrates an understanding of how these contribute to the goals of ICCROM. 

  • Planning and organizing: establishes a realistic and systematic course of action to accomplish objectives, determines priorities, and allocates resources effectively. 

  • Innovating and embracing change: demonstrates initiative and creativity, developing new ideas and approaches and taking initiatives, when required. Continually seeks to improve the knowledge, skills and work processes. 

  • Decision making: forms sound, evidence-based judgments, makes choices, assesses risks to delivery, and takes accountability for results. Takes responsibility for own words and actions and can be relied upon consistently. 

  • Building and maintaining relationships: builds and maintains relationships outside own immediate team, partnerships and networks to achieve common goals. 

Languages 

  • English and French are the working languages of ICCROM. The knowledge of any other language is an added advantage. 

Remuneration 

The salary and the allowances are net of taxes but subject to various deductions, such as the employee’s portion for medical insurance and contribution to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund. For full details, you can visit Professional and Higher Categories Salary Scales. 

Selection and Recruitment Process 

Send completed applications in English no later than 3-JUN-2024 to: recruitment@iccrom.org 

Please state the position title (Resource Mobilization Officer) in the subject, and include the following documents in PDF format: 

Applications missing any of the above elements will not be considered. No modifications can be made to the application submitted. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. 

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the deadline, and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. 

Candidates are evaluated based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, which may include tests and/or assessments and a competency-based interview. 

ICCROM recalls that the paramount consideration in appointing staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. ICCROM applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ICCROM is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution and gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, ICCROM is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.