Partnerships Senior Advisor (Retainer) Private Sector/Philanthropy engagement support

Multiple locations

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Multiple locations
Grade:
Occupational Groups:
- Sustainable trade and development
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Documentation and Information Management
- Public, Private Partnership
- Impact investing, Social venture capital
Closing Date: 2025-05-13

Job categories Partnerships

Vacancy code VA/2025/B0047/30048

Level ICS-12

Department/office DP, PLG, Partnerships and Liaison Group

Duty station Multiple

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-3

Duration End 2025, with possibility of extension pending funding availability.

Application period 22-Apr-2025 to 13-May-2025

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

Functional Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

Ability to analyse data and conduct a risk informed market scan and develop a list of top private sector and philanthropic partners for future engagement.
Discuss and consult with senior leadership at HQ and Regional levels for developing a concrete plan of action, taking corporate and regional priorities and engagement opportunities into consideration.
Conceptualize and develop three concrete opportunities that assist UNOPS to expand ongoing partnerships or that pilot and test new projects, including innovative ways of cooperating to achieve shared development priorities and co-create development value.
Establish and increase access to engage in dialogue to strengthen the understanding of the UNOPS’ value proposition among targeted Private Sector and philanthropic partners.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

Advanced University Degree either in Business Administration, Finance, Social Sciences, Law, Political Sciences, International Relations, Developments Studies or other relevant discipline is required.
University Degree (Bachelor’s degree / first level) with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience working for/with the Private Sector, financial institutions, philanthropies or the private sector or a similar role in the UN system is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable policy frameworks related to international development financing is required.
Strong planning and conceptual skills to develop and draft strategies, frameworks and action plans is required.
Proven track record of engaging in outreach and negotiations in a finance and/or development financing context is required.
Proven records of building strong relationships and/or operate in an influential manner with gov authorities and/or UN officials is required.
Ability to consistently exercise discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information is required.
Ability to work with and empower diverse teams for results is required.

Language

Proficiency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

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