External Relations/Programme Officer

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Provide reporting and analysis for donors on the UNOPS-OSESGY partnership Peace Support Project;

• Prepare documentation in support of the Steering Committee of the Peace Support Project;

• Liaise with donors and OSESGY on project proposal development and reporting;

• Support work related to an evaluation of the impact of the Project, including conceptualization of the evaluation and outreach to donors;

• Under the guidance of the Chief of Staff, and in coordination with the Project Officer and UNOPS, prepare and update a resource mobilization strategy;

• Provide support to the Chief of Staff on all issues related to Yemen and Amman-based operations, including on issues related to strategic planning involving business continuity, operational agility, gender, and climate and sustainability issues.

Education - Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent degree) in social sciences or related fields. 

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in external relations, including a minimum of 4 years of experience in the preparation of grant applications.
•  A minimum of 4 years of experience of working on programmatic planning including the development of strategic planning tools.
• Experience of one year working in a conflict area is required.
• Experience of working in the Middle East is desirable.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools is desirable.  

Languages - English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the position advertised, English is required. Knowledge of a second UN official language is highly desirable.