1. Integrated Partnerships Development Strategy -
Under the direction of the Country Director, and in collaboration with the Senior Regional Advisor, Partnerships and Planning, lead the development of a comprehensive partnerships development strategy in line with UNOPS’s Strategic Plan, the regional strategy and the Country Office Plan. This includes country context, analyses of the regional and national development and humanitarian landscape, identification of main partners, and strategic positioning of UNOPS in the potential operational niches identified while considering and recommending changes in in-house capacity, typology of projects and availability of internal tools and knowledge resources. -
Advise and support Office Senior Management Team throughout the project development planning process, including definition of high-priority partners, countries, sectors and service areas. -
Drive a disciplined approach across the partnerships functions to project and programme development which balances costs, risk, revenues and beneficiary impact within the mandate and spirit of the UN and UNOPS’ Pricing Policy. |
Partnerships Development and Stakeholder Engagement -
Lead the partnerships team to develop, extend and maintain strong partnerships with key partners, including governments, UN agencies, donors, foundations, NGOs, foundations, academia, and the private sector. -
Work closely with the Head of Programme (HoP), Head of Support Services (HoSS), Project/Programme Management Office (PMO) Manager, and technical experts at the country and regional level (gender & PSEA, environment, HSSE) to ensure new projects are developed by project managers and partnerships officers in tight coordination with programme and support services. -
Coordinate, advise, mentor and coach relevant partnerships and programme personnel at country, programme and project ensure aligned and coherent interactions with partners. |
3. Partner Relations and Inter-Agency Collaboration -
As delegated, participate in meetings with senior government counterparts on behalf of UNOPS and represent the Country Director in meetings and negotiations with partners as required. -
Participate in inter-agency planning and cluster/sector/results group meetings for the UN System development and humanitarian plans. -
Contribute at the sub-regional/ country level to the harmonization of policies, practices and approaches within the UN System, including the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). |
Monitoring and Reporting -
Lead the quarterly inter-office dialogue regarding partner outreach and project development activities. -
In coordination with the Senior Regional Advisor, Partnerships and Planning, contribute to the regular global Partner Survey exercise and the related regional and country-level follow up and action points. |
Project Identification, Formulation and Support for Project Offices -
Support the Country Office and partnerships officers on various activities/ deliverables that help take potential partnerships forward, including drafting concept notes, preparing project proposals, producing other relevant knowledge products, and participating in negotiations on new projects and programmes with key partners. -
Provide inputs and suggestions across all aspects related to the project formulation phase and analyze implementation approaches for soundness, sustainability, gender mainstreaming, feasibility, resource availability and cost implications. |
Team/ Unit Leadership -
Create, foster and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance of discrimination, abuse of authority, harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation and abusements. |