Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, and to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN Development System has undergone significant reforms to enhance its effectiveness in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 203
Job Overview:
The Partnerships Officer position is a fixed-term role located in the UN Resident Coordination Office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The incumbent will report to the Senior Development Coordination Officer and will be responsible for providing substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UN Country Team (UNCT) partnerships aimed at achieving the SDGs. This role involves liaising with various UN entities, developing and implementing partnership strategies, and advising on financing mechanisms to support the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The officer will also engage with private sector partners and other stakeholders to enhance resource mobilization and financing for development initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of sustainable development theories and concepts, with the ability to conduct independent research and analysis. They should demonstrate professionalism, planning and organizing skills, teamwork, and leadership capabilities. The role requires a commitment to gender perspectives and the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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. Successful completion of degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science is an advantage.
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in providing strategic support to partnerships, project/programme management, resource mobilization, or development finance is required. Candidates should have experience in developing and implementing partnership and resource mobilization strategies, as well as financing strategies for SDGs. Experience working with the private sector and designing partnership strategies is also required. Desirable experience includes two or more years in data analytics or related areas.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is required, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable, with fluency defined as a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).
Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term limited position with an initial appointment period of one year, subject to availability of funds and budgetary approval. The position is open to external candidates, and those from under-represented member states are strongly encouraged to apply. The UN is committed to achieving gender balance and diversity in its staff, and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The recruitment process does not involve any fees, and reasonable accommodations may be provided for applicants with disabilities.
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, and to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN Development System has undergone significant reforms to enhance its effectiveness in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 203
- The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (RCO) play a crucial role in supporting countries to meet their development priorities and the SDGs, with the UN Resident Coordinator serving as the highest-ranking UN official at the country level.
Job Overview:
The Partnerships Officer position is a fixed-term role located in the UN Resident Coordination Office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The incumbent will report to the Senior Development Coordination Officer and will be responsible for providing substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UN Country Team (UNCT) partnerships aimed at achieving the SDGs. This role involves liaising with various UN entities, developing and implementing partnership strategies, and advising on financing mechanisms to support the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The officer will also engage with private sector partners and other stakeholders to enhance resource mobilization and financing for development initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UNCT strategic partnerships for SDG achievement, including liaising with UN entities and stakeholders to define value propositions for local partnerships.
- Support the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
- Guide and coordinate UNCT working groups for effective implementation and monitoring of partnership strategies.
- Advise the Resident Coordinator and UNCT on risks and opportunities related to partnerships, and provide analysis on due diligence processes.
- Develop and implement financing strategies for the Cooperation Framework, monitoring existing financing mechanisms and resource mobilization partnerships.
- Coordinate the establishment and management of pooled funds or country-based SDG Funds.
- Promote partnerships initiatives to accelerate SDG financing, coordinating engagements with private sector and financial institutions.
- Conduct knowledge management and capacity development activities related to partnerships and resource mobilization.
- Collect and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making. 1
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of sustainable development theories and concepts, with the ability to conduct independent research and analysis. They should demonstrate professionalism, planning and organizing skills, teamwork, and leadership capabilities. The role requires a commitment to gender perspectives and the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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. Successful completion of degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science is an advantage.
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in providing strategic support to partnerships, project/programme management, resource mobilization, or development finance is required. Candidates should have experience in developing and implementing partnership and resource mobilization strategies, as well as financing strategies for SDGs. Experience working with the private sector and designing partnership strategies is also required. Desirable experience includes two or more years in data analytics or related areas.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is required, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable, with fluency defined as a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).
Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term limited position with an initial appointment period of one year, subject to availability of funds and budgetary approval. The position is open to external candidates, and those from under-represented member states are strongly encouraged to apply. The UN is committed to achieving gender balance and diversity in its staff, and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The recruitment process does not involve any fees, and reasonable accommodations may be provided for applicants with disabilities.
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