Partnerships Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, established to oversee the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, focuses on fragile and conflict-affected settings. With more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices in Africa, it aims to advance national priorities through strategic initiatives in various sectors including Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security, and more. The office promotes excellence in project delivery and fosters knowledge sharing to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and improved quality of life for communities across the continent.

Job Overview:
The Partnerships Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing partnership and programme development plans that align with UNOPS' strategic objectives. This role emphasizes building and maintaining effective relationships with governments, UN agencies, donors, and other stakeholders to mobilize resources and expand the office's portfolio. The Partnerships Specialist ensures that partnership initiatives are aligned with UNOPS' global and regional priorities and contribute to sustainable results. The position requires a strategic approach to identifying key partners and operational niches, as well as the ability to analyze the country context and development landscape.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Partnerships Specialist will develop and implement a comprehensive partnership and programme development plan, analyze risks and opportunities, coordinate with relevant personnel, monitor humanitarian and development trends, and manage partnership opportunities. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, communicating UNOPS pricing policies, collaborating with communications teams, establishing partnerships with various organizations, participating in inter-agency forums, and contributing to knowledge management and innovation. The role also involves building partnership capacity among Project Managers and facilitating knowledge sharing within the organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes work in international development, partnership and programme development, project development, and establishing partnerships with various organizations. Desired qualifications include experience in multicultural environments, development or humanitarian contexts, and project management.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is required, with a preference for candidates holding a Master’s degree. The educational background should be complemented by substantial relevant experience in the field of international development and partnerships.

Experience:
Candidates should have significant experience in international development, particularly in executing partnership and programme development plans, project development, and proposal writing. Experience working in multicultural environments or within UN system organizations in developing countries is desired, along with experience in development or humanitarian contexts and project management.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is required for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is classified as mid-level with an ICS Level of 10 and is offered under an ICA - IICA - Regular contract type. The contract level is IICA 2, and the duration is ongoing. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, and all applications must be submitted before the specified deadline. Background checks are conducted for all final candidates, and UNOPS has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment.