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, and supports proposal preparation, donor reporting, partner engagement and policy advocacy. It reports directly to the Representative and oversees the Communications Associate.

Key responsibilities

• Support partnership engagement: prepare analytical briefs and background notes, analyse the partnership landscape and maintain partnership data.
• Analyse funding opportunities and draft concept notes, proposals and funding submissions aligned with donor requirements.
• Contribute to resource mobilization strategies and track funding pipelines.
• Help consolidate donor reports, synthesize programme results and support quality assurance against donor standards.
• Support the Representative in engaging with government officials and decision-makers, and contribute to internal and external communications.
• Produce analytical updates on funding trends, partner engagement and pipeline status, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Master's degree in a development-related discipline, 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.
• Experience supporting proposal preparation or donor reporting is desirable; experience with international organizations or UNFPA is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required; working knowledge of Tetum is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Competencies in advocacy, building strategic alliances, delivering results-based programmes and mobilizing resources.

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.