Overview
The Partnerships Specialist develops and implements partnership and programme development plans to mobilize resources, expand the office's portfolio, and strengthen UNOPS positioning as a development partner.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership and programme development plan.
- Monitor and analyze trends to identify areas of collaboration.
- Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programmes.
- Establish and strengthen partnerships with UN agencies, international organizations, governments, foundations and private-sector actors.
- Participate in inter-agency, donor, and government coordination forums.
- Contribute to UN common planning and programming processes.
- Implement standards, tools and templates to strengthen partnership and project development.
- Contribute to research, development and application of best practices and innovative approaches.
Required Experience
- 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
- 5 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree (or equivalent).
- Relevant experience is work in international development, involving execution of partnership and programme development plans, project development and proposal writing, establishment of partnerships with UN agencies, international development organizations, governments, foundations or private-sector organizations, or related areas.
- Desired experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country.
- Desired experience in development or humanitarian contexts.
- Desired experience in project and programme management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
