Donor Relations

The Donor Relations Section (DRS) has a presence in New York and Geneva, and is the focal point within OCHA for all relations with donors, particularly those issues related to funding. The separation of the DRS in Geneva from the Consolidated Appeals Process Section in April 2003 has strengthened both of these important aspects of OCHA’s work. The Section advises the Senior Management Team on policy issues related to interaction with donors and resource mobilization. In addition, DRS plays a key role in facilitating the interaction of all entities within OCHA, both at headquarters and at the field level, with donor representatives.

Within the scope of the overall goal of "effective and transparent management and adequate, sustainable financial support", the Donor Relations Section will support OCHA Management to obtain increased, predictable and flexible funding both for headquarters and field requirements.