Portfolio and Partnership Management Specialist (Home based) - [Open to external applicants]

Overview

The Portfolio and Partnership Management Specialist will manage the Seef Funding Track (SFT) portfolio lifecycle, extract evidence and lessons, and support the development and implementation of high-impact funding rounds. The role will lead partnership development with Japan and contribute to the Fund’s visibility.

Tasks Summary

• Lead comprehensive oversight and lifecycle management of the SFT portfolio.
• Provide operational guidance, direction and technical advisory services to RCOs/UNCTs.
• Support the development and implementation of recent and upcoming funding rounds.
• Contribute to portfolio tracking and results measurement through data analytics and dashboards.
• Conduct systematic assessments of programme results across the SFT portfolio.
• Perform analysis of transformative practices and innovative approaches.
• Contribute to development of knowledge products, thematic briefs, and/or analytical papers.
• Identify and address implementation challenges and administrative bottlenecks.
• Guide the development and advancement of partnerships with Japanese government bodies, development agencies, financial institutions, private sector entities, and innovative financing mechanisms.
• Facilitate policy dialogues and strategic convenings.
• Prepare briefing materials and talking points for high-level engagements.
• Monitor changes in the development financing landscape.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years (with a master's degree) or 7 years (with a bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible experience in portfolio or programme management within the UN system or other international organizations is required.
• Proven experience in project/programme design, management, monitoring and reporting, preferably in the context of international cooperation.
• Track record of experience building and facilitating collaboration with a wide range of partners and stakeholders in multi-cultural settings.
• Experience in working with global/regional funds, initiatives and institutions in the context of sustainable development.
• Experience or familiarity with the UN System, particularly in the context of inter-agency collaboration is desired.
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio or programme management in the context of developing countries or emerging markets is desired.
• Proven experience in managing or coordinating donor-funded programmes or projects is desired.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Public Administration, International Development, Development Management, or related fields is required; or
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in the above-mentioned fields combined with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English is required.

Languages Preferred: • Fluency in Japanese is an asset. • Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Work Modality: Home based

Remuneration: