Overview
Provides substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UN Country Team (UNCT) strategic partnerships for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. Guides joint UNCT strategic partnership for SDG achievement and resource mobilization for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
Tasks Summary
- Provides guidance on the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy.
- Guides and coordinates UNCT working groups for strategy implementation.
- Conducts liaison and coordination with UN entities at country, regional and HQ levels.
- Serves as an entry point for external stakeholders seeking to partner with the UNCT.
- Advises the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UNCT on partnership risks and opportunities.
- Provides analysis and recommendations on due diligence processes for partnership opportunities.
- Advises the RC/UNCT on developing and implementing locally tailored partnerships.
- Advises the RC/UNCT on developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies.
- Monitors, analyzes and enhances existing resource mobilization partnerships.
- Advises the UNCT with analysis of funding streams.
- Plans and facilitates the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of joint programmes.
- Coordinates and advises the UNCT in preparation of the Funding Framework.
- Advises RC/UNCT on offers from specialized UN entities and development of a youth partnership strategy.
- Advises the RC/UNCT on corporate policies relating to resource management.
- Advises on the establishment and management of the country-based SDG Fund.
- Provides advice on partnership opportunities to drive financing for development options.
- Prepares briefing papers and discussion points on partnership issues related to financing for development.
Experience Requirements
- Experience in strategic planning and coordination of UNCT strategic partnerships for SDG achievement.
- Experience in guiding joint UNCT strategic partnership and resource mobilization.
- Experience in working with UNCT finance experts to promote partnerships initiatives.
- Experience in knowledge management and capacity development activities relating to partnerships and resource mobilization.
Qualification Requirements