Senior Manager, Partnerships (Global Climate Action Partnership - GCAP)

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNOPS, which stands for the United Nations Office for Project Services. Established to support the implementation of projects and programs in various sectors, UNOPS operates in over 130 countries worldwide. The organization focuses on sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding, leveraging its expertise and global networks to deliver impactful services. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, UNOPS collaborates with governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies to provide project management, fund management, and administrative support. The Global Portfolios Office (GPO) within UNOPS leads multi-regional initiatives that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Job Overview:
The Senior Manager, Partnerships (Global Climate Action Partnership - GCAP) is a senior-level position responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight in donor engagement, resource mobilization, and governance reorganization within the Global Climate Action Partnership. The incumbent will lead the execution of GCAP's transitional workplan, which includes establishing a host-performance review mechanism and embedding a common monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework. This role requires the ability to coordinate across global and regional secretariats, ensuring that GCAP is positioned as a leading platform in the global climate action landscape. The Senior Manager will also be tasked with driving resource mobilization efforts and optimizing governance structures to enhance the effectiveness of the partnership.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager will be responsible for several key functions:

• Governance Reorganization & Strategic Direction: Lead the operationalization of GCAP's Calibration Assessment recommendations, finalize and implement updated Terms of Reference (TORs) for governance structures, support decision-making regarding governance models, and articulate GCAP's value proposition.
• Hosting, Management & Network Coordination: Manage institutional-support arrangements, establish a host-performance review mechanism, and facilitate strategic alignment with multilateral and regional development banks.
• Strategic Fundraising & Resource Mobilization: Implement the GCAP fundraising strategy, lead donor engagement initiatives, and oversee the allocation and tracking of funding.
• Systems Refinement & M&E Oversight: Direct benchmarking of M&E practices, evaluate technical tools for reporting accuracy, and standardize workflows governing the strategy-priority-outreach-response cycle.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree (or equivalent) in fields such as International Development, Public Administration, Economics, Programme Management, Environmental Science, or Climate Policy, along with 7 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in the same fields with 2 additional years of relevant experience is acceptable. The role requires demonstrated leadership experience within international organizations or global coalitions, particularly in climate finance facilitation and donor outreach.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in relevant fields such as International Development, Public Administration, Economics, Programme Management, Environmental Science, or Climate Policy. A Bachelor's degree in these fields is also acceptable if accompanied by additional relevant experience. The emphasis is on advanced education that equips candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate complex international development and climate action challenges.

Experience:
The position requires relevant experience in international development, sustainable development management, climate change policy, or global network governance. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership experience within international organizations, multi-donor trust funds, or global coalitions. Experience in climate finance facilitation and donor outreach is essential, as is familiarity with drafting institutional governance frameworks. Desired experience includes developing partnerships with governments, multilateral institutions, or civil society actors to advance climate-resilient development strategies.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, while proficiency in French and Spanish is considered desirable. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in English, with intermediate skills in French and Spanish being advantageous for engaging with diverse stakeholders in the climate action space.

Additional Notes:
The position is classified as a senior level role (ICS 11) and is offered on an Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) basis, with a contract duration of one year and the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, and all applications must be submitted before the specified deadline. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, and background checks are conducted for all final candidates.