Donor Relations Specialist

About the role

UNICEF Guinea is looking for a Donor Relations Specialist to strengthen donor engagement, resource mobilization, partnership development and reporting. The role helps expand UNICEF's donor portfolio and ensures high-quality donor communications that support programmes for children across Guinea.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with existing and prospective donors and partners, contribute to fundraising initiatives and partnership development.
• Draft concept notes, project proposals, donor updates, newsletters and case studies.
• Organize donor missions, events and visibility activities, and prepare briefing materials for management and partnership meetings.
• Coordinate and track donor reporting deadlines, review and quality-assure donor reports and proposals, and ensure compliance with UNICEF standards and donor requirements.
• Monitor reporting timelines and support programme teams in submitting reports on time.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Communications, International Development or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in resource mobilization, partnerships, fundraising, communications or programme management.
• Experience preparing donor reports and funding proposals.
• Fluency in English and French, written and spoken.
• Desired: experience with institutional donors, familiarity with donor relations, grant management and fundraising strategies.

Required skills

• Strong writing, editing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Desired: strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and database management tools.

What we offer

• The standard UN Volunteer package, including a monthly living allowance, insurance, leave and other entitlements under UNV Conditions of Service.
• Current monthly living allowance: US$ 2,825 to US$ 3,275.