Overview
The Partnership Specialist – Sustainable Development will support UNDP's partnership strategy and contribute to the implementation of Morocco's national development priorities through enhanced collaboration with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Country Office (CO) Directorate (RR/DRR) with analysis of key development data and development policy analysis as a background for strategic partnership-building and resource mobilization.
- Support the Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative in development engagement activities with existing and potential partners.
- Contribute to the CO annual report, policy analyses, partnership reports, briefing notes, and presentations for senior management.
- Support senior management’s participation in high-visibility activities showcasing successful partnerships and their development impact.
- Contribute to thematic reflections and partnership meetings on Financing, Gender, Youth and Employment.
- Gather information and data from publicly available sources, conduct policy research including on development cooperation, and prepare literature reviews on sustainable development, inclusive green growth, financing for development, and related topics, examining key trends through the lenses of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), international development cooperation, and South-South cooperation.
- Conduct analysis and processes related to the UNDP Due Diligence policy on the private sector.
- Contribute to analytical products, visualization, and communication; prepare short notes, policy briefs, background research, and concept notes, synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
- Develop charts, dashboards, and presentations to effectively communicate analytical results to internal and external audiences.
- Map and keep track of existing and potential strategic partnerships with government institutions, private sector entities, civil society organizations, academia, and international partners.
- Support the drafting of funding proposals, partnership agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and collaboration frameworks with diverse stakeholders.
- Organize partnership forums, networking events, and multi-stakeholder dialogues.
- Propose innovative partnership models and frameworks that align with UNDP's mandate and Morocco's development priorities.
- Participate in the Global Partnership Platform (GPP) thematic groups as needed.
- Contribute to relevant CO knowledge products, documenting lessons learned, case studies, and promising practices.
- Follow up on global and regional launches of knowledge products (KPs) to contribute to analysis and knowledge exchange.
- Maintain comprehensive partnership and knowledge management (KM) databases and tracking systems.
- Identify emerging partnership trends and innovative collaboration mechanisms.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated interest or experience (up to two years):
- Partnership development, business development, or stakeholder engagement
- Managing diverse partnerships across multiple sectors
- Working with government institutions, private sector, and civil society organizations
- Experience with UN system or international development organizations desirable
- Knowledge of the Moroccan development landscape and institutional framework an asset
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Master's degree in International Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Relations, or related field.
