Mission and objectivesUNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPAโs new strategic plan (2022- 2025), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. Ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, especially for women and girls, is the focus of the 2021-2025 Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) for the Programme of the Cooperation between the Government of Indonesia and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Strong strategic communications is required to boost and promote the success of the CPAP implementation, and to ensure continuous support for the next CPAP In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
ContextThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health and rights. It works to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young personโs potential is fulfilled. UNFPA supports access to family planning, maternal health services, and comprehensive sexuality education, especially in underserved and crisis-affected areas. It also champions gender equality by addressing gender-based violence and harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation. Through partnerships with governments, civil society, and the private sector, UNFPA promotes data-driven policies and programs that empower women and young people, reduce inequalities, and advance sustainable development. UNFPA Asia and the Pacific is currently strengthening its partnerships with regional organizations such as ASEAN, SAARC, PIF, and regional multilateral development banks such as ADB, AIIB, NDB, as well as its philanthropic partnerships. The Partnerships Associate will support the UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) in strengthening strategic engagement with public and private sector donors, including multilateral development banks, philanthropic organizations, and non-traditional bilateral donors. The Associate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of donor relations and resource mobilization efforts through research, coordination, and administrative support.
Task Description1. Donor Intelligence & Prospecting (30%) โ Conduct research to identify new donors, funding opportunities, and partnership prospects aligned with UNFPAโs regional priorities. โ Monitor donor strategies, funding trends, and areas of interest relevant to sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, healthy ageing, and climate resilience. โ Maintain an updated landscape analysis of key donor and philanthropic actors in Asia and the Pacific. 2. Donor Database Management (20%) โ Establish and maintain a structured database of prospective, new, and current donors, including contact information, meeting records, and engagement status. โ Track proposal submission timelines, donor communications, and reporting deadlines. 3. Donor Engagement & Coordination (20%) โ Support the scheduling and coordination of donor meetings and events, including drafting and sending meeting requests and preparing briefing notes. โ Maintain a follow-up system to ensure timely actions on donor commitments and relationship nurturing. โ Record meeting outcomes and track action points. 4. Proposal & Presentation Support (20%) โ Assist in drafting and formatting concept notes, proposals, and one-pagers tailored to donor interests. โ Contribute to the creation of compelling pitch decks and background briefs for external presentations. โ Ensure that donor materials are visually engaging and aligned with UNFPAโs branding guidelines. 5. Administrative and Logistical Support (10%) โ Coordinate meetings and bilateral engagements with donors, partners and other stakeholders as required and requested by the Policy and Strategic Partnership Adviser. โ Help prepare partnership-related reports, internal updates, and knowledge products. โ Liaise with other units (communications, operations, technical teams) to collect inputs for donor engagement materials.
Competencies and valuesโ Accountability โ Adaptability and flexibility โ Creativity โ Judgement and decision-making โ Planning and organizing โ Professionalism โ Self-management
Living conditions and remarksLiving in Jakarta as a UN Volunteer (UNV) is generally comfortable, with the Volunteer Living Allowance sufficient to cover modest housing, food, and transport. The city offers good access to healthcare, a vibrant expat community, and a wide range of amenities, including shopping malls, gyms, and cultural venues. While public transport options are improving, traffic congestion remains a major challenge. English is spoken in professional settings, though Bahasa Indonesia is more common in daily life. Jakarta is relatively safe, with occasional petty crime and seasonal flooding. Overall, with reasonable adaptation, Jakarta provides a livable and dynamic environment for UNVs. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos