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Partnerships Development Officer

Beijing

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Beijing
  • Grade: Junior level - LICA-8, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • Programme Management
    • Partnerships
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.


Background Information - Job-specific

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Programmes and Partnerships (Asia Region, Office of the Regional Director), and in close coordination with the Regional Office and the Partnerships Liaison Group, the Partnerships Development Officer  will support the development and implementation of  the partnership and programme development plan for the Beijing Liaison Office.

Functional Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected
  1. Partnership and programme development planning
  2. Development and follow up of partnership opportunities
  3. Representation, inter-agency collaboration and partnership development
  4. Knowledge management and innovation

1. Partnership and programme development planning

  • Support the Regional Director AR and PLG with the development of a partnership and programme development plan in line with UNOPS Strategic Plan and the AR Regional Business Plan and Strategy. This  includes contributing information and analysis related to the country context, support the analysis of the regional and national development and humanitarian landscape, support the identification of main partners, support strategic positioning of UNOPS in the potential operational niches identified, as well as help with efforts that lead to grow a pipeline opportunities in scope of the office strategy.
  • Contribute to the identification and examination of risks and opportunities presented by the strategic positioning of the Beijing Liaison Office and assist in drafting appropriate responses to ensure sustainable growth in line with corporate priorities, i.e. gender mainstreaming and sustainability in line with the 2030 Agenda.
  • Share experiences and knowledge with relevant Partnerships personnel across the entire organisation to ensure aligned and coherent interactions with partners.

2.      Develop opportunities

  • Support senior management efforts relating to the analysis, mapping and identification of potential opportunities with partners such as the UN, governments, foundations, NGOs, academia, think tanks and private sector.
  • Supports more senior colleagues in partnerships meetings with potential partners and ensures systematic and timely follow up
  • Follow up on events, publications and announcements raised by senior management, and suggest opportunities for possible UNOPS interventions and identify trends that will drive partnership opportunities.
  • Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and support the drafting of concept notes and project document briefs for discussion with partners.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of oneUNOPS opportunities and engagement functionalities in alignment with UNOPS corporate guidelines.
  • Contribute to the coordination of technical and financial requirements, and support the negotiation of proposals to close new project opportunities.
  • Contribute to the drafting of agreements and/or contractual documents required for the signature and implementation of new projects.
  • Understand and assist in clearly explaining UNOPS corporate priorities (gender and diversity mainstreaming, sustainability) and the UNOPS pricing policy to partners.
  • Contribute to the collection of intelligence and analysis on the strategic partners to support meetings, projects, and negotiations.
  • Assist in efforts the ongoing research, development and implementation of best practices and innovative approaches to maximise performance and sustain achievements in project and partnership development.

3. Representation and inter-agency partnership

  • Support the building of a network of key partners, keeping abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to project and partnership development.

4. Knowledge management and innovation

  • Contribute to the implementation of standards, tools and templates provided by HQ to effectively manage partnership and project development within the team to enhance/maintain UNOPS effectiveness as a provider of project services for sustainable results.
  • Support  the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for planning and knowledge building within the organisation and in particular project and partnership development.
  • Assist in providing regular feedback on existing systems, tools and resources to ensure its relevance to day-to-day operations. 
Impact of Results 
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Partnerships Development Officer impacts on the performance of the Beijing Liaison Office and the Partnerships Liaison Group by maintaining a robust and diverse pipeline of project opportunities, which leads to sustainable growth of the UNOPS’ presence and strengthens the achievements of UNOPS management results and the fulfillment of its mandate. 

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications or International Relations is required.
  • Master's degree in the above mentioned field is preferred. 
Experience
  • At least two (2) years of experience in international development including demonstrated experience in at least one of these areas of work:  Developing and executing partnership and programme development plans; Project development and proposal writing; Acquisition of projects in combination with Bachelor's degree is required. 
  • Prior work experience with UN agency(ies) is required.
  • Project and programme management experience is an asset
  • Experience in establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international development organisations, governments, foundations, international NGOs or private sector organisations is an asset.
  • Prior experience working in international organisations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts would also be an advantage.
Language
  • Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required.
  • Fluency in one or more additional official UNOPS languages is an advantage.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract level: LICA-8

Contract duration: 6 months until 31 December 2020 with possibility of extension, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

The position is based in a family duty station. 

Additional Considerations

  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
  • Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

IMPORTANT: You are highly encouraged to submit a cover letter along with your application and clearly state your motivation and suitability for the role. 
 

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