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Partnerships Specialist (Internal candidates only)

Kyiv

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Kyiv
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
  • Closing Date: 2024-10-20

Job categories Partnerships
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5116/29070
Level ICS-10
Department/office ECR, UAMCO, Ukraine MCO
Duty station Kyiv, Ukraine
Contract type Fixed Term
Contract level P3
Duration One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds
Application period 11-Oct-2024 to 20-Oct-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director, and in close coordination with the Regional Office and the Partnerships Group, the Partnerships Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the partnership and programme development plan for Ukraine. This may also include new countries where UNOPS is planning to initiate or broaden operations.

Functions/Key Results Expected
  1. Partnership and programme development planning
  2. Development and follow up of partnership opportunities
  3. Representation, inter-agency collaboration and partnership development
  4. Knowledge management and innovation
1. Partnership and programme development planning
  • Develop 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 growth of pipeline opportunities for Ukraine Country Office. Ensure 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 Ukraine Country Office 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 in the Country 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 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 Ukraine Country Office 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 Ukraine Country Office or Partnership Group.
  • Undertake advocacy, public information and communication activities in collaboration with the Communications Officer, when required.
  • On behalf of the Ukraine 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
  • 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 Ukraine 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 with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
Experience: 

At least 5 years of experience in an international development including demonstrated experience in:

  • Developing and executing partnership and programme development plans is required;
  • Project development and proposal writing is an advantage;
  • Acquisition of projects is an advantage;
  • Project and programme management experience is an asset
  • Establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international development organisations, governments, foundations, international NGOs or private sector organisations is an asset.
  • Prior experience working in international organisations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts would also be an advantage.
Language: 
  • Full working knowledge of English is essential.
  • Fluency in one or more additional official UNOPS languages is an advantage.
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