Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy Analyst

About the role

The Partnerships, Resource Mobilization (RM) and Advocacy Analyst is based in the UNFPA Country Office in Dili, Timor-Leste. The role contributes to designing, analysing and implementing resource mobilization and partnership strategies, supporting proposal preparation, donor reporting and policy advocacy. It works closely with the programme, operations and communications teams and reports directly to the Representative, overseeing the Communications Associate.

Key responsibilities

• Partnership engagement: prepare analytical briefs and background notes, analyse the partnership landscape and maintain partnership data.
• Resource mobilization: analyse funding opportunities, draft concept notes and proposals, integrate results-based narratives, and track funding pipelines.
• Donor reporting: contribute to donor reports, synthesize results, challenges and lessons learned, and support quality assurance against donor requirements.
• Advocacy and visibility: support the Representative in engaging with government officials and decision-makers, and support internal and external communication.
• Analyse political, social and economic trends and risks and opportunities for UNFPA's mandate.
• Produce internal knowledge products such as updates on funding trends and partner engagement.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's) in development-related disciplines, political science, international relations, business administration or another social science.
• At least two years of professional experience in partnerships, programme analysis, communications, resource mobilization or related fields; proposal preparation or donor reporting experience is desirable.
• Previous experience with international organizations or UNFPA is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese; working knowledge of Tetum is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Core competencies: advocacy, building strategic alliances, results-based programming, internal and external communication and advocacy, and resource mobilization.

What we offer

• A competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
• A work environment reflecting gender equality, diversity, integrity and work-life balance, with encouragement for women to apply.