UN Partnerships Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Development System was reformed on January 1, 2019, to enhance its effectiveness in achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This reform led to the establishment of the UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), which operate under the leadership of an empowered UN Resident Coordinator. The UN Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) was transformed into a stand-alone office to oversee the resident coordinator system, ensuring it is optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda. The DCO focuses on strategic partnerships that advance the SDGs and supports the UN Resident Coordinator in achieving development priorities.

Job Overview:
The UN Partnerships Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the UN Country Team (UNCT) in establishing and managing strategic partnerships with various stakeholders, including civil society and the private sector, to achieve the SDGs. This position involves providing substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of partnerships, developing and implementing the UN Partnership Strategy, and engaging with external stakeholders to foster collaboration. The officer will also be responsible for resource mobilization initiatives, managing pooled funds, and promoting financing for development options. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying partnership opportunities and ensuring effective communication and collaboration among various UN entities and external partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UNCT's partnerships for SDG achievement, including advice on the UN Partnership Strategy and monitoring its implementation.
• Conduct liaison and coordination with UN entities and external stakeholders to define value propositions for local partnerships.
• Develop and maintain strategic engagement with innovation ecosystems to support SDG acceleration.
• Participate in joint partnership and resource mobilization initiatives, providing support for the development of resource mobilization strategies and monitoring existing partnerships.
• Work closely with finance experts to promote partnerships that support financing for SDGs.
• Contribute to knowledge management and capacity development related to partnerships and resource mobilization at the country level.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in strategic support to partnerships, project/programme design and management, and resource mobilization in development cooperation or related areas. Experience in developing strategic partnerships with UN, government, private sector, or civil society organizations is required. Knowledge of resource mobilization strategies and experience in interagency coordination is desirable. Familiarity with financing for SDGs and inclusion strategies promoting gender equality and youth participation is also preferred.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business or Public Administration, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Education, or a related area is required. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Completion of programs in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or Data Science is an advantage.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in strategic support to partnerships, project/programme design, and resource mobilization. Experience in developing partnerships with various stakeholders, including UN agencies, government, and private sector, is essential. Additional experience in interagency coordination and knowledge management in development cooperation is desirable, as well as experience in supporting financing for SDGs.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Spanish is required for this position. According to the UN Language Framework, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in both languages at the specified levels.

Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term position for an initial period of one year, subject to availability of funds and budgetary approval. The position is open to nationals of Bolivia only, and candidates must be recruited within the country or commuting distance of the office. The UN is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be provided upon request.