Partnership Associate

This position is open to internal and external applicants. The usual eligibility requirements are waived. Please refer to para. 20-22 of the PPAL Procedural Rules and Regulations. Partnership Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Partnership Associate will assist in coordinating with multiple stakeholders currently implementing or who have the potential to advocate for and/or implement medium term programmes assisting local communities and UNHCR's population of concern. Within UNHCR, the Partnerships Associate will coordinate closely with the relevant staff in the area of responsibility (AoR), including community services, protection, programme and other technical sectors. External contacts will generally be with a broad range of officials from national and international institutions which will include stakeholders in the International, Regional and State entities, municipalities, civil society, NGOs, development institutions, academia, the private sector, etc. in the AoR involving the exchange of a wide range of information.

The incumbent normally works under the supervision of the Senior Partnership Officer or any other Senior Officer as delegated by the Representative or Bureau Director.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Assist in the establishment and maintenance of effective working relations with relevant public and governmental entities and officials, with relevant local authorities and with a variety of partners through systematic communication and information sharing.
- Assist in conducting research on identifying partners that are able to engage with  long-term political, economic and social planning that will define the opportunities for inclusion of populations of concern to UNHCR as well as more sustainable and whole-of-society approaches to refugee and stateless protection and solutions management.
- Collect and compile data from operation(s) under the AoR for use in planning, policy and advocacy at the regional and country levels as appropriate.
- Support a multi-stakeholder coordination platform for partnerships through managing contact lists, meeting calendars, organizing meetings, minute taking, and follow-up on agreed actions to be taken.
- Prepare reports and briefings for internal and external partners as required.
- Follow-up on Administrative and Logistical arrangements to organise missions, workshops, coordination meetings and other events.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 - 6 years relevant experience with High school diploma plus Advanced Training/Certificate

Field(s) of Education
n/a
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Journalism, Communication
or other related fields
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Desirable:
Previous experience in UN/UNHCR.

Functional Skills
*IT-Computer Literacy
*MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation
*CO-Editing
*MS-Reporting skills
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.


This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. C001L2 - Accountability Level 2
C002L2 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 2
C003L2 - Communication Level 2
C004L2 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 2
C005L2 - Client & Result Orientation Level 2
C006L2 - Organizational Awareness Level 2
X001L2 - Analytical Thinking Level 2
X007L2 - Political Awareness Level 2
X008L2 - Stakeholder Management Level 2 English is Essential, French would be an asset.

Closing date for submissions or applications is 24 November 2019.