Partnerships Officer
East Jerusalem
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: East Jerusalem
- Grade: ICS 08
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Occupational Groups:
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Closing Date: 2025-12-05
General Information
Job Highlight
About the Region
The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges
About the Project Office
UNOPS supports both humanitarian response and early recovery in Gaza. Currently, UNOPS support in Gaza focuses on key humanitarian enablers, including on access, via the Security Council-mandated UN 2720 Mechanism and the Access Support Unit (ASU), humanitarian fuel and energy, and mine action. Operations are envisaged to continue in the coming period with a focus in line with the UNOPS mandate: (i) infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, (ii) procurement and (iii) project management.
Role Purpose
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Partnerships Officer impacts on the performance of the Jerusalem Operations Center by maintaining a robust and diverse pipeline of project opportunities under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Advisor, which leads to sustainable growth of UNOPS and strengthens the achievements of UNOPS management results and the fulfilment of its mandate.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Advisor, the Partnership Officer (Reporting and Communications) will be responsible for the following:
1. Support to Reporting
Maintain and track routinely donor reporting matrix in line with existing agreements and in collaboration with the Project Managers
Support Project Managers in the drafting of quality and timely donor reports in accordance with donors’ agreements and UNOPS policies, including the following:
Prepare donor report templates in line with signed agreements and specific requirements;
Review and comment on donor reports to ensure results-based reporting and improve content and quality.
Report on UNOPS activities as related to the UN Joint Frameworks, strategic and humanitarian response as applicable
Collate UNOPS input to UN reports as applicable
2. Support to Resource Mobilization
Support the regular updating of donor mapping and assessments on partner needs
Support the proposal development process including the following:
Participate in the identification of new projects
Draft sections of the proposal related to project background with updated figures - Consolidate technical input
Support establishing contacts with potential partners, organizing meetings and negotiations, and prepare subsequent records of meetings, plan of action and follow-up for potential partnerships development opportunities
Participate in field visits for needs assessments.
3. Support to Communication
Represent UNOPS in the UN Communications group, as well as other relevant national and UN coordination groups and working mechanisms as required
Support the drafting of visibility plans for ongoing projects in coordination with Project Managers
Draft press releases regarding UNOPS projects in line with the donor agreements
Produce fact sheets on specific projects and UNOPS services
Provide substantive content for UNOPS website and social media - Manage the UNOPS twitter account for the office
Coordinate with UNOPS HQ on publishing the press releases and other external communication on UNOPS website and social media
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Partnership Officer (Reporting and Communications) impacts the performance of the Jerusalem Office by maintaining a robust and diverse pipeline of project opportunities under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Advisor. Maintaining a good reporting and communications system leads to sustainable growth of UNOPS and strengthens the relationship with the partners.
Skills
Competencies
Education Requirements
Required
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Preferably Business Administration, political science, international relations or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 0 years of relevant experience is required
Experience Requirements
Required
Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in partnerships, donor relations, project development, research and report writing, communications, or strategic planning, including experience at the international level, is required.
Prior experience working with bilateral and multilateral donors is required.
Experience working with humanitarian and development agencies and familiarity with humanitarian and development coordination structures is required.
Experience in producing analytical reports and communications products is required.
Desired
Experience in preparing, coordinating and leading donor reporting processes, as well as governmental and UN’s planning processes is desired.
Prior experience working in the Middle East region is desirable. Experience working in Palestine is an asset.
Knowledge of digital media, visual communication and interactive storytelling methods is desirable.
Experience in the UN system is an asset.
Language Requirements
| Language | Proficiency Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| English | Fluent | Required |
| Arabic | Basic | Desirable |
Additional Information
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
- Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.