Partnerships Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The organization was created as part of the UN reform agenda, merging the resources and mandates of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization is present in 43 countries worldwide and has supported over 1,000 civil society organizations since its inception. UN Women hosts the Secretariat of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF), which collaborates with Member States and civil society to support women-led organizations in peacebuilding and humanitarian responses.

Job Overview:
The Partnerships Analyst position is crucial for facilitating the participation and representation of WPHF Board members in various meetings, both regular and high-level. This role involves scheduling meetings, liaising with Funding Board members, and drafting annotated agendas and presentations. The Partnerships Analyst will also support the Head of the WPHF Secretariat in implementing the WPHF InvestinWomen Replenishment conference, focusing on donor management and intelligence. The position requires a proactive approach to resource mobilization proposals and briefs, ensuring timely and relevant inputs are provided. The Partnerships Analyst will play a key role in enhancing the effectiveness of the WPHF by supporting its strategic objectives and operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide substantive support to the WPHF Funding Board by preparing for meetings, drafting presentations, and monitoring the implementation of decisions made by the Board. Organize retreats as necessary.
• Contribute to developing strategies for resource mobilization by maintaining a donor database, understanding global trends in development cooperation, and liaising with officials from funding governments.
• Monitor and improve partnership development by identifying external opportunities and managing relationships with UN entities, civil society, and government organizations.
• Perform additional duties as required to ensure the efficient functioning of the office and organization.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in fields such as economics, business management, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, women's studies, or a related area. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Candidates should have at least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in international affairs, with a focus on partnerships at the international level. Experience with multi-partner funds and programs, as well as work related to women, peace, and security issues, is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields is required for this position. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by additional qualifying experience. The educational background should ideally include studies in economics, business management, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, or women's studies.

Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in international affairs. Candidates should have previous experience working on partnerships at the international level, as well as familiarity with global and complex multi-partner funds and programs. Experience in programs or policies related to women, peace, and security, as well as humanitarian action, is desirable. Additionally, experience working with local women’s organizations is considered an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is desirable and would enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that recruitment and employment practices are free from discrimination based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or ability. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed to avoid disqualification from the recruitment process.