UNDP Resource Mobilization Specialist Jobs 2026: P4 Position in New York
Overview
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is hiring a Resource Mobilization Specialist in New York, United States. The post is P4, full-time and fixed-term for one year with possible extension, and sits in the SDG Finance practice area of the Bureau for Management Services. Its job identification number is 36593. Mobility is required, and the position is designated non-rotational.
The specialist strengthens fundraising for the Joint SDG Fund, which helps countries accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals through joint programmes involving governments, national stakeholders and UN Country Teams under Resident Coordinators. The role turns the Fund's priorities into practical fundraising and partnership opportunities.
What you will do
Duties include donor research, opportunity development, pipeline management and preparing proposals, pitches, briefs, concept notes, memos, talking points and tailored funding packages. The specialist keeps donor pipelines, engagement trackers and funding forecasts, supports engagement with Member States and Permanent Missions, and builds donor profiles covering funding priorities and contribution history.
The role also covers donor intelligence and analysis of financing landscapes, donor trends and risks, input to multi-year resource mobilization plans, support for the Annual Report and thematic investment briefs, and work with Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams on joint financing, including donor roundtables and missions.
Requirements
Applicants need an advanced degree in economics, business management, social sciences, political sciences or a related field. A first-level degree is considered with two additional years of experience. A master's holder needs seven years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization in international development, or nine years with a bachelor's degree. Experience with UN Secretariats, thematic, pooled or vertical funds is valued. Fluent English is required and another UN language is desirable.
Key dates
The vacancy was posted on 28 August 2026 and the application deadline is 12 September 2026.
About UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme is the UN's global development network. It supports countries in reducing poverty, pursuing sustainable economic growth and advancing human development, with a focus on building local capacity. It is headquartered in New York City and was established in 1965 through the merger of two earlier UN programmes.
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