General Information
Job Highlight
About the Region
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
Based in Tunis, the North Africa Multi-Country Office (NAMCO) oversees operations in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco, delivering project management, financial services, infrastructure, procurement, and human resources support. With active project offices in Morocco and Libya, NAMCO works in close partnership with governments, NGOs, and international financial institutions to advance socio-economic development across the region. NAMCO’s portfolio spans health, justice, climate action, and environmental preservation, while promoting youth and women's empowerment through improved access to education and employment opportunities. Key initiatives include: supplying digital learning materials for Tunisian schools (World Bank), supporting Tunisia’s national development plan (AICS), enhancing maritime border management (EU), delivering high-tech health equipment to 75 hospitals (World Bank), supporting resilient agriculture in Libya (IFAD), and advancing vocational training in Morocco (KOICA). NAMCO’s work contributes directly to inclusive growth and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Specific Context
This position operates within the North Africa Multi-Country Office (NAMCO), supporting its expanded mandate across North Africa and Indian Ocean SIDS. The role is critcal for identifying and developing new project opportunities, cultivating partner relationships, and advancing resource mobilization efforts in a dynamic development landscape. It requires strong analytical and communication skills to navigate diverse stakeholder environments and contribute to socio-economic transformation. |
Role Purpose
Under the global leadership of the Multi-Country Office Director, and under the direct supervision of the Partnerships and Communication Team Lead,The Partnerships Analyst will support and contribute to the development of new projects, partnership development, resource mobilization and the strategic positioning of UNOPS across the Multi-Country Office countries. The incumbent will play an active role in identifying and developing business opportunities, cultivating relationships with partners and donors, advancing the resource mobilization pipeline, and supporting the Office's strategic positioning with key stakeholders. |
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. Project Development and Positioning of UNOPS |
Identify and assess potential project and business opportunities aligned with UNOPS' mandate, strategic priorities and areas of comparative advantage. Analyse development priorities, government programmes, donor strategies, investment priorities and emerging needs to identify opportunities for UNOPS engagement and positioning. Lead, as assigned, the development of expressions of interest, concept notes, capacity statements, proposals, logical frameworks and other project development documents for prospective engagements. Coordinate with internal teams and prospective partners to clarify project requirements, develop project concepts and formulate initial project requests. Develop high-level estimates of project scope, effort and costs and consolidate the technical, financial and contextual information required for project development. Contribute to the positioning of UNOPS as an implementation partner by articulating relevant UNOPS capabilities, operational experience and project management expertise in response to partner priorities. Prepare substantive partner profiles, opportunity assessments, background analyses, briefing notes, talking points and presentations for project development discussions, strategic meetings and missions. Participate in discussions with prospective partners and stakeholders and ensure systematic follow-up of opportunities, commitments and agreed next steps. Maintain and analyse information on prospective projects, opportunities and partner intelligence to support the development and prioritization of the project pipeline. |
2. Partnerships and Resource Mobilization |
Identify, map and assess funding and partnership opportunities with governments, UN entities, bilateral and multilateral donors, international financial institutions, multilateral development banks, foundations, NGOs, civil society and the private sector. Contribute substantively to the implementation of the Multi-Country Office's partnership and resource mobilization priorities, including the identification, qualification and advancement of opportunities through the pipeline. Develop and maintain a structured overview of key partners, donor priorities, funding cycles, funding mechanisms, partnership modalities and emerging funding opportunities. Build and maintain effective working relationships with existing and prospective partners and support targeted engagement based on identified opportunities and shared priorities. Prepare and coordinate substantive inputs for donor and partner meetings, strategic missions, consultations and other resource mobilization activities. Coordinate the development and follow-up of partnership opportunities from initial identification through project formulation and, where relevant, engagement approval. Support the negotiation and refinement of project and partnership documentation within the scope of the role and in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders. Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of project documentation, budgets, legal agreements and other information required for the development and review of new engagements. Contribute to the quality assurance of new engagements by reviewing the completeness, consistency and quality of information and facilitating the required internal reviews, clearances and approvals. Monitor and analyse the resource mobilization pipeline, identify bottlenecks and opportunities, and provide regular updates and recommendations to the Partnerships and Communication Team Lead. |
3. Strategic Planning and Positioning |
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Multi-Country Office's strategic positioning, partnership and resource mobilization priorities. Undertake analysis of development trends, government priorities, donor strategies, financing landscapes and socio-economic developments in countries covered by the Office to identify strategic opportunities for UNOPS. Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic and country action plans, including through coordination with relevant project offices and internal teams. Identify emerging sectors, financing priorities, market trends and potential partnerships that could strengthen UNOPS' positioning and contribute to the development of a sustainable project pipeline. Prepare analytical and strategic inputs, including market intelligence, opportunity assessments, partner mapping, briefing notes and presentations, to inform management decisions and external engagements. Support the preparation and implementation of strategic missions and high-level stakeholder engagements, including coordination of follow-up actions. Facilitate internal coordination and information sharing on strategic positioning, partnership opportunities and resource mobilization priorities. Contribute to the identification of lessons learned, good practices and opportunities to strengthen the Office's approach to partnerships and resource mobilization. |
4. Communication and Knowledge Management |
Provide targeted communication and knowledge-management support to partnership, resource mobilization and project development activities, with a focus on strengthening UNOPS' positioning and demonstrating its value to current and prospective partners. Contribute to the visibility and positioning of UNOPS through selected events, publications, digital platforms and other outreach activities, in coordination with the designated Communication Officer. Support knowledge management related to partnerships and resource mobilization by maintaining relevant information, documenting engagement outcomes and facilitating the sharing of lessons learned and good practices. Support the preparation of concise, action-oriented meeting minutes, summaries and follow-up trackers for strategic partnership, donor and project development discussions. |
Other Responsibilities |
Ensure that relevant partnership, project development and resource mobilization information is accurately maintained in UNOPS systems, databases and repositories. Contribute to internal reporting on partnership development, resource mobilization, project pipeline and strategic positioning. Provide coordination and substantive support to cross-functional initiatives related to partnerships, resource mobilization and project development. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Partnerships and Communication Team Lead. |
Skills
Competencies
Education Requirements
Required
Master’s degree or equivalent in international affairs, business administration, or development studies.(0 years of relevant experience)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in international affairs, business administration, or development studies. (2 years of relevant experience)
Experience Requirements
Required
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, or project development is required with a Bachelor's degree.
Experience working directly with internal and external partners, including Governments and international donors.
Experience in professional proposal writing.
Desired
Previous experience in North Africa.
Good knowledge of Google Suite tools and experience in handling web-based management systems.
Experience in UNOPS or other UN agencies.
Language Requirements
| Language | Proficiency Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| English | Fluent | Required |
| French | Basic | Desirable |
| Arabic | Basic | Desirable |
Additional Information
- UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
- UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
- We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
- UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
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.