Partnership Development Advisor

• Lead and coordinate the formulation and implementation of PSC’s Partnership/Business development strategy and associated plans. 

• Lead and coordinate donor and partner mapping exercises covering the development, humanitarian and peace operations landscape. 

• Advise the PSC Director and Senior Management Team on the possibilities for UNOPS strategic positioning, vis-à-vis the potential partners. 

• Lead and coordinate the preparation and delivery of substantive briefs on specific partners or partnership development thematics, UNOPS strategic positioning, and partnership opportunities. 

• Establish working relationships with key potential partners and attend relevant meetings to position UNOPS as a partner of choice. 

• Lead, manage and coordinate agreement negotiations, drafting of capacity statements, concept notes, project proposals, budget and other partnership and programme development communication. 

• Identify regional and global events relevant to the partnership's development and define and organize the Cluster's presence and positioning at these events. 

• Coordinate and maintain regular communication with the (Corporate) Partnership and Liaison Group (PLG) in UNOPS HQ in Copenhagen.

• Coordinate and collaborate with relevant partnerships and programme personnel at the country, regional and UNOPS HQ level, to ensure aligned and coherent interactions with partners, including to forge stronger internal collaboration. 

2. Knowledge management, innovation and technical support, including the following responsibilities: 

• Advise on the policy-level issues related to partnerships and programme development for UNOPS PSC. 

• Assess and keep abreast of the innovation and emerging trends in the global and regional peace and security spheres, as related to UNOPS services. 

• Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learnt as related to partnership and programme development. 

• Implement standards, tools and templates provided by PLG to effectively manage partnership and programme development within PSC. 

• Contribute to UNOPS capacity development as related to partnerships, including promoting learning, coaching and mentoring the team members, field personnel on UNOPS policy and practices for effective management of partnerships. 

• Participate in and conduct the relevant training for the operations/projects personnel, and participate in field missions, as required. 

• Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice. 

• Pursue broader partnerships with the academia, think tanks, and the private sector to develop and contribute to the agenda of innovating across humanitarian, development and peace operations. 

• Supervise the activities of personnel within the team.

3. Efficient partner relationships, communication and organizational work ethics and culture, including the following responsibilities:

• Actively engage with partners to solicit feedback and gauge their satisfaction with UNOPS services. Coordinate implementation of partner surveys. 

• Undertake advocacy, public information and communication activities in collaboration with PLG and CG, when required. 

• Ensure participation and visibility of PSC at key events in the peace and security sector. This includes overseeing the creation of speeches, reports, and communication materials.

• On behalf of the PSC Director, participate in and report on the relevant inter-agency, donor and government coordination meetings, international conferences, summits, etc. 

• Actively engage with UNOPS internal stakeholders. 

• Demonstrate professional and personal ethics, transparency, and openness. 

• Perform other related duties as required.

• Advanced university degree (master degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; OR

• First level university degree (bachelor degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience is required. 

• PRINCE2® Foundation Certication and PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification are desired.

• At least 2 years of in-depth experience working on humanitarian/development issues, and donor and sectoral trends, with emphasis on deep understanding of the peace and security partner/donor landscape is required.

• Experience both in the field in an emergency context and at HQs is desired.

• Experience in international organizations, particularly current and targeted partners in the peace and security sector (e.g., donor governments, regional entities, UN, private sector) is desired.

• Fluency in English (read/speak/write) is required.

• Knowledge of other UN languages is desired.