Partnerships Specialist

Amman

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

Job categories Partnerships

Vacancy code VA/2024/B5104/27885

Level ICS-10

Department/office MR, AMMMCO, Amman

Duty station Amman, Jordan

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-2

Duration Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

Application period 07-Apr-2024 to 21-Apr-2024

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
Inter-agency collaboration and partnership development
Knowledge management and innovation

1. Partnership and programme development planning

Develop a comprehensive partnership and programme development plan in line with UNOPS Strategic Plan. 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 support an increase in pipeline opportunities for countries in scope of the Amman Operational Hub. Ensure that the plan reflects in-house capacity, typology of projects and the internal tools and knowledge resources.
Examine risks and opportunities presented by the strategic positioning of the Amman Operational Hub and propose appropriate responses to ensure sustainable growth.
Coordinate and collaborate with relevant Partnerships personnel at local, liaison and HQ level, 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 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 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 close 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 UNOPS portfolio in line with UNOPS strategic and regional objectives.

3. 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.
Undertake advocacy, public information and communication activities in collaboration with the Communications Officer, when required.
On behalf of the Amman Multi Country Office Director, 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

In coordination with the Partnerships Advisor, 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
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 its relevance to day-to-day operations

Impact of Results:
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Partnerships Specialist impacts on the performance of the Amman Hub, the Middle East Regional Office and 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 Public Administration, International Development, Political Science, Communications or International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

Expereince:

At least 5 years of experience in an international development including demonstrated experience in:
- Developing and implementing partnership strategies; Project development and proposal writing is required;
- Establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international development organisations, governments, foundations, international NGOs or private sector organisations is required.
Prior experience working in international organisations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts is a requirement.
Prior experience with inter-agency, donor, and national coordination and planning mechanisms is desirable.
Prior experience working in the Middle East would be an asset