Partnerships Analyst

PLG drives the development and expansion of new and existing partnerships, in collaboration with UNOPS headquarter groups, regions and countries. PLG consists of a network of liaison offices spread globally and a cross cutting partnership development support team based in Copenhagen.
The Northern Europe Liaison Office manages relations and develops partnerships with Northern Europe based partners, in particular the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. 

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Northern Europe Liaison Office, the Partnerships Analyst’s responsibilities cover but are not limited to the below:

• Develop, support and implement partnership strategy with Northern Europe based partners. 

• Contribute to deepening and expanding engagements with Northern European based partners with a view of presenting UNOPS as an organization that 1) provides solutions, 2) is recognised for the value of our services, and 3) is a resource in helping our partners deliver their vision. 

• Contribute to building working relationships with key staff and decision makers with Northern Europe partners. 

• Support management of Northern Europe partners with partner-specific business intelligence, research and substantive review and critical analysis of information.

• Draft analysis, reports and presentations on Northern European partners. 

• Provide advice and assistance to relevant UNOPS staff in regard to working with Northern Europe based partners, and provide continuous analysis and guidance on funding trends and opportunities. 

• Share knowledge related to Northern Europe based partners across UNOPS, including identification and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned with a view of continuous improvement of partner engagement in the field. 

• Facilitate high-level meetings between UNOPS senior management and Northern Europe based partners, including during key events such as relevant conferences and other forums. 

• Support the preparation of briefing papers, speeches, detailed presentations, and other materials as needed for the Executive Office, the PLG Director, other senior managers as well as the Head of Northern Europe Liaison Office’s missions and meetings for internal and external positioning.

• Contribute the process of negotiating new framework agreements etc. with Northern Europe partners and maintain existing ones. 

• Provide quality assurance of UNOPS portfolio with Northern Europe based partners with a view to ensure that projects are delivered effectively and efficiently. 

• Support the development and update of PLG intranet content for improved access to partnerships development resources.

Education

• An advanced university degree (e.g. master’s) preferably in political science, economics, development studies, international affairs, communications or other relevant areas is required.

• A first-level university degree (e.g. bachelor) with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a relevant national or international organization, NGO etc. is required. 

• Demonstrated experience working in the following areas is an asset:

  • Communication

  • Analysis and reporting

  • Partnership development

  • Relevant Northern Europe based partners (such as ministries, agencies, NGOs etc). 

Languages

• Full working knowledge of English and at least one Nordic language is required. 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• 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. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• 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.