Partnerships Specialist

Dakar

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Dakar
Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
Closing Date: 2023-05-23

Job categories Partnerships

Vacancy code VA/2023/B5302/25972

Level ICS-10

Department/office AFR, SNMCO, Senegal MCO

Duty station Dakar, Senegal

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-2

Duration Ongoing

Application period 09-May-2023 to 23-May-2023

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Partnership and programme development planning
Development and follow up of partnership opportunities
Representation, inter-agency collaboration and partnership development
Knowledge management and innovation
Team Supervision and Management

Partnership and programme development planning

Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership and programme development plan in line with UNOPS Strategic Plan and Regional Strategies. This includes country context, analysis of the regional and national development and humanitarian landscape, identification of main partners, strategic positioning of UNOPS in the potential operational niches identified, as well as grow a pipeline of opportunities for all countries in the scope of the UNOPS Multi-Country or Country Office or the HQ Partnership Group. The plan should reflect in-house capacity, a variety in the typology of projects and the internal tools and knowledge resources.
Examine risks and opportunities presented by the strategic positioning of the Multi Country/Country offices and propose appropriate responses to ensure sustainable growth.
Coordinate and collaborate with relevant Partnerships personnel at local, liaison and HQ levels, as well as Project Managers and project personnel of the country offices covered by the office, to ensure aligned and coherent interactions with partners.

2. Develop opportunities

Monitor and evaluate humanitarian and development trends and needs to identify areas of collaboration within the UNOPS mandate and existing capacity.
Research events, publications and announcements, to track and screen opportunities for possible UNOPS interventions and identify trends that will drive partnership opportunities.
Provide advice and feedback to UNOPS HQ and Regional Office on the development of framework partnership agreements that can increase opportunities at the regional level.
Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project document briefs for discussion with partners.
Create and maintain oneUNOPS opportunities and engagement functionalities in alignment with UNOPS corporate guidelines.
Coordinate technical and financial requirements, and negotiate proposals to finalise new project opportunities.
Drafts agreements and/or contractual documents required for the signature and implementation of new projects.
Understand and clearly explain UNOPS pricing policy to partners.
Contribute to the diversification of the Multi Country/Country Offices in line with UNOPS strategic and Regional objectives.
In coordination with the Communications and Reporting personnel, when available, gather content for communications and outreach materials for any countries managed within the scope of the UNOPS office or by the Partnerships Group.

3. Representation and inter-agency partnership

Establish and further develop partnerships with UN agencies, international organisations, governments, foundations, international NGOs and private sector organisations to diversify project opportunities within the Multi Country/Country Offices or Partnership Group.
Undertake advocacy, public information and communication activities in collaboration with the Communications Officer, when required.
On behalf of the (Multi) Country Office Director and/or Head of Programme, participate in and report on the relevant inter-agency, donor and government coordination meetings including addressing project development issues in consultation with UNOPS project managers and technical experts when required. Take part in UN common planning and programming processes, including strategic country analysis, UNDAF, response plans, etc.
Build 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

Implement 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.
Contribute to the ongoing research, development and implementation of best practice and innovative approaches to maximise performance and sustain achievements in project and partnership development.
Help build partnerships capacity and negotiation skills among project managers and Country Coordinators,
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for planning and knowledge building within project and partnership development.
Provide regular feedback on existing systems, tools and resources to ensure their relevance to day-to-day operations.

5. Impact of Results
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Partnerships Specialist impacts on the performance of the Multi Country/Country Office or the Partnership 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 fulfilment of its mandate.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications or International Relations

A combination of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications or International Relations. with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above

Expérience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in an international development including demonstrated experience in:

Executing partnership and programme development plans; at least two years
Project development and proposal writing, at least two years experience
Establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international development organisations, governments, foundations, international NGOs or private sector organisations; at least one year experience
Team supervision and Management; at least two years

Prior experience working in international organisations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts would also be an advantage
Project and programme management experience is an asset

Education

Fluency in writing and speaking French and English is required

Fluency in one or more additional official UNOPS languages is an asset

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