Stretch Assignment: Donor Relations and Reporting Officer (NOB/P2)- Conakry Guinea (3 months)

Stretch Assignment: Conakry, Guinea (Onsite) Title: Donor Relations and Reporting Officer Level: NOB/P2 Reports to: Partnership Specialist Duration: 3 months Section: Communication, Advocacy, Partnership (CAP) Location: Conarky, Guinea Dates/Duration: Stretch assignment from 14th December 2026 until 14th March 2027. Eligibility: All Fixed-Term, Permanent or continuing appointment UNICEF staff members currently working in UNICEF worldwide.

Background Guinea is a lower-middle-income country facing significant challenges in child development and deprivation. According to the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report, Guinea has a Human Development Index of 0.480, ranking 178th out of 191 countries in 2023, reflecting its ongoing struggle with poverty and social development challenges. Since 1984, UNICEF has worked with the government and various partners, including UN agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations, to improve conditions for children.

The population of Guinea is projected to be around 15.2 million in 2025, with 63.4% living in rural areas and women comprising approximately 50.3% of the population. The annual growth rate remains steady at about 2.8%. Children under the age of 18 account for roughly 51% of the population, underscoring the critical need for child-focused interventions in areas such as health, education, and protection (World Population Review).

The vision of the 2024-2028 country programme is: "A Guinea where children, especially adolescent girls and children from the most vulnerable families in the most disadvantaged geographical areas, have equitable opportunities for sustainable access to essential social services and quality social protection, and can reach their full potential, including in a context of climate-related vulnerabilities and emergencies". Currently, Guinea faces several humanitarian and emergency situations with multiple health crises, including outbreaks of diseases such as poliovirus, diphtheria, yellow fever, and Lassa fever.

The country is particularly vulnerable to health shocks due to weak healthcare infrastructure. In addition, the country faces regularly natural disasters, such as flooding, which displace populations, damage infrastructure, and exacerbate the already challenging humanitarian conditions. These ongoing challenges necessitate continued support and local resilience-building measures to mitigate their impact on the population.

The UNICEF Guinea office is looking for committed and creative professionals to make a lasting difference for Guinean children. Purpose of the Position Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Partnership Specialist, the Donor Relations and Reporting Officer will provide dedicated support to the Communication Advocacy and Partnerships team in resource mobilization and reporting. The incumbent will play a key role in mobilizing funding for the Country Office, ensuring that the funds are implemented in accordance with the donor regulations.

The office will build relationships with donors in countries and support donor mapping and engagements ensuring that resources are available for Programme implementation in the country officer in accordance with the country program document 2024-2028. He/she will also ensure timely submission of quality reports to donors ensuring that internal SOP in the country are respected. Duration This stretch assignment will be for a period of three (3) months.

Key expected results Summary of key functions/accountabilities: Partnership and Resource Mobilization: Contribute to updating the donor database and maintaining key contacts for potential partnerships and resource mobilization. Contribute to the promotion of new partnership and resource mobilization opportunities with institutional donors and the private sector. Contribute to the development of fact sheets, newsletters, donor updates, case studies, specific donor portfolio appeals and other program information for current and potential donors, as well as organizing visits to UNICEF programs.

Contribute to the conceptualization and drafting of project proposal outlines and concept notes, as well as their quality control. Ensure all proposals are submitted in UNISON and ensure that UNISON is fully up to date Contribute to organizing donor events for the country office to amplify the work on UNICEF Guinea Prepare input for PMT and CMT meetings as well as partnership meetings with the representative Reporting Contribute to the quality assurance of all donor reports, checking data accuracy and compliance with UNICEF standards and guidelines.

Review and, if necessary, rewrite draft donor reports and proposals in English. Ensure that reports are submitted in Fiori and to the donor Develop monthly report tracker and share with the sections Minimum Qualifications and Competencies Education: A university degree is required in one of the following fields in: International relations, political science, communications, international development or another relevant technical field.

Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: programme management, Communication, resource mobilization, partnerships, and fundraising. Work experience in developing countries is an asset. Key skills: Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Sound security awareness; Have affinity with or interest in child centered programs and the work of UNICEF Knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization.

Familiarity with UNISON and Fiori Language Requirements: Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset Competencies of Successful Candidate Core Values Care Respect Integrity Trust Accountability Sustainability Core Competencies Builds and maintain partnerships (1) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1) Drive to achieve results for impact (1) Innovates and embraces change (1) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) Thinks and acts strategically (1) Works collaboratively with others (1) Nurtures, Leads and Manages people (1) Eligibility : This opportunity is open to UNICEF staff members with Fixed-term or Permanent or Continuing appointment with UNICEF that runs through the duration of the assignment.

Travel and funding Guinea Country Office will pay for economy class travel. The candidate will receive 100% of Conakry DSA rate for the first four (4) weeks and 50% for the remaining duration of the assignment. Staff member selected for this stretch assignment will continue to receive salary and emoluments from the releasing office during the assignment Link to present position Discuss this stretch assignment with your supervisor and obtain the Representative’s agreement for your application to be submitted, as part of your learning and development plan for the year.

The agreement of your Representative is a pre-requisite for this stretch assignment. If selected for this opportunity, the selected staff member will remain in their current position and will be temporarily placed with UNICEF Guinea for the duration of the support mission. At the end of the stretch assignment, the staff member will return to his/her respective position. Thus, no changes will be made to the current status of staff member at UNICEF.

How to apply Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by 30 th October 2026 to the following link : Internal Vacancies (sharepoint.com) with required documents cited below: Attach to your application's email the following documents: An updated CV Updated UNICEF profile, Last two PERs A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying Approval from the supervisor and Head of Office Selection Process: A desk review will be used for the selection of suitable candidates with informal discussion.

Supervisors may also be contacted for references.