Giulia D.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Specialist @UNESCO
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WORK HISTORY
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Specialist @UNESCO
Conducted a mapping of challenges affecting the performance of 38 UNESCO Field Offices in Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization across sub-Saharan Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe, drawing on a systematic review of audit and oversight reports. • Summarized the above-mentioned findings in a Resource Mobilization matrix to inform strategic fundraising, partnership planning and corporate programmatic success. • Wrote an analytical report and a technical brief with actionable recommendations to strengthen Field Offices’ capacity to mobilize resources and build partnerships at country and regional levels, developing a practical guidance for 38 Field Offices. • Supporting Field Offices through capacity-strengthening, monitoring, and performance reporting, contributing to improved partnership management and resource mobilization practices (ongoing). • Developing training packages and tools in liaison with UNESCO regional and country offices (ongoing).
EDUCATION
Università degli studi Roma TRE
Political Science, Political Science with focus on Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping
German School in Rome
German 'Abitur' and Italian 'Diploma di Maturità Scientifica'
Università degli studi Roma TRE
Master of Science on Human Development and Food Security, Development Studies
ABOUT GIULIA D.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Specialist with 18 years of international experience in humanitarian aid and development with WFP, FAO, IFAD, and UNESCO. Extensive expertise in Donor Engagement, Partnerships and Strategic Resource Mobilization, with a strong track record of supporting Field Offices, writing large-scale grants and engaging with bilateral and multilateral partners to advance SDG 2.Core competencies and relevant experience: • Strong analytical skills, with experience conducting in-depth research and policy analysis. • Extensive capacity to conduct partner profiling and donor intelligence analysis to inform outreach strategies, partnership action plans, and strategic positioning. • Proven track record in designing and writing large-scale funding proposals, contribution agreements, donor reports, and briefing materials, supporting senior leadership engagement with government counterparts and both institutional and private donors. • Solid experience in engaging with public and private donors to mobilize resources for SDG2 through humanitarian and development programmes. • Strong experience managing large and complex donor portfolios. • Solid experience in managing and advocating for multi-partner funding mechanisms. • Strong experience supporting Field Offices in Partnerships and Resource Mobilization through capacity strengthening, monitoring, reporting, and guidance on donor engagement strategies. • Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice to senior management and support leadership missions through donor intelligence analyses, donor briefs, speaking points, presentations and systematic follow-up. • Strong understanding of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, humanitarian–development nexus, and the role of partnerships in achieving SDG 2. • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet multiple deadlines.
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