Nexus Academy Manager (Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants only).

UN Development Programme - UNDP Crisis Bureau

Staff Closes 29 Jul 2026 3 days left

Overview

Manage the Nexus Academy project, focusing on project management, learning and knowledge management, and strategic partnerships development to promote a shared understanding of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus.


Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare Nexus Academy Annual Workplans, budgets, and proposals.
  • Provide strategic advice and technical oversight for the Nexus Academy.
  • Organize Steering Committee and lead Technical Advisory Group meetings.
  • Manage financial, material, and human resource assets of the project.
  • Keep the Nexus Academy curriculum up to date.
  • Manage outreach and impact measurement of the Nexus Academy.
  • Provide quality assurance to the Nexus Knowledge Hub.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with INCAF Secretariat, DAC UN Dialogue, partner agencies, donors, and other strategic partners.
  • Lead Nexus Academy networking to enhance coordination and cooperation.
  • Identify potential funding sources and assist in resource mobilization.
  • Manage engagement and reporting with donors.
Required Experience

A minimum of 7 years (with a master’s degree) or 9 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of experience in multi-stakeholder coordination, analysis, planning and programming and positions of increasing responsibility in developing recovery and peacebuilding plans or strategies, coordination with humanitarian and/or peace actors in fragile and crisis contexts. Proven track-record of design and facilitation of training and other learning events is required. Strong knowledge of the UN’s institutional architecture, policies and operations related to humanitarian, peace and development (HDP) settings is required. Experience in program and project design, execution, financing and resource mobilization is required. Demonstrated track-record of excellence in UN/inter-agency coordination and managing partnerships is an advantage. Proven experience working in different geographical areas, and development settings, including crisis/fragile contexts would be advantage. Experience in implementing the HDP Nexus at field level is an advantage.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent in development studies, social sciences, public policy, public administration, process engineering, organisational development, knowledge management, systems thinking or other relevant fields OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and French with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge of other UN language is an asset.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
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