Partnerships Officer

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 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO) play a crucial role in supporting countries to achieve their development priorities and the SDGs, led by an independent UN Resident Coordinator who is the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System at the country level. The UN operates in numerous countries worldwide, employing thousands of staff members dedicated to various missions and initiatives.

Job Overview:
The Partnerships Officer position is located within the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in La Paz, Bolivia. The incumbent will report to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader. This role is pivotal in providing substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UN Country Team (UNCT) strategic partnerships aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The officer will guide the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy, ensuring alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The position involves liaising with various UN entities and external stakeholders to foster partnerships that engage a diverse range of actors, including the private sector and civil society. The officer will also be responsible for advising on risk management related to partnerships and conducting due diligence on potential investment opportunities. Additionally, the role includes resource mobilization for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and supporting pooled funds, thereby enhancing the UN's capacity to achieve its development goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Partnerships Officer will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Providing substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UNCT strategic partnerships for SDG achievement, including guidance on the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy.
• Coordinating UNCT working groups for effective implementation and monitoring of the strategy, and conducting liaison with UN entities at various levels.
• Advising the Resident Coordinator and UNCT on risks and opportunities related to partnerships, and providing analysis on due diligence processes.
• Developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies for the Cooperation Framework, monitoring existing partnerships, and facilitating joint programming processes.
• Collaborating with finance experts to promote partnerships that support financing for SDGs, and preparing briefing papers on partnership issues.
• Conducting knowledge management and capacity development activities related to partnerships and resource mobilization, including research and analysis of best practices.
• Collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in providing strategic support to partnerships, project/programme management, resource mobilization, or development finance in the context of development cooperation. Experience in developing and implementing partnership and resource mobilization strategies is essential, as well as experience in supporting financing of SDGs. Desirable qualifications include experience in analyzing and drafting reports, and two or more years of experience in data analytics or related areas.

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. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) 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 considered an advantage.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in relevant fields such as partnerships, project/programme management, resource mobilization, or development finance. Candidates should have a proven track record in developing and implementing strategies for partnerships and resource mobilization, as well as experience in financing for the SDGs. Experience in data analytics is also desirable, particularly in relation to the role's responsibilities.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position, as these are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is considered an advantage. Fluency is defined as a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (reading, writing, speaking, understanding), while knowledge of a language is rated as 'confident' in two of the four areas.

Additional Notes:
This is a Temporary Job Opening for a duration of 364 days, with no expectation of renewal. The position may be limited to candidates based at the duty station, and the selection process may prioritize internal candidates. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for applicants with disabilities upon request. The UN does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.