Strategic Partnerships Lead for SDGs

UN Secretariat; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in Abu Dhabi seeks a Partnerships Officer to support strategic planning and coordination of UNCT partnerships with civil society, private sector, and other stakeholders. You will help develop and implement the UN Partnership Strategy, liaise with development partners, and contribute to due diligence and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes resource mobilization, financing for development initiatives, and knowledge management across the UN system, working under the Abu Dhabi RCO to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business/public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, or related field required.
• First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Data analytics, business analytics, or data science qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning support for UNCT partnerships with civil society, private sector, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the UN Partnership Strategy and liaise with entities to define local partnership value propositions.
• Support due diligence, risk assessment, and knowledge management for partnerships and resource mobilization.
• Contribute to joint partnership and resource mobilization initiatives and financing strategies.

Skills

Sustainable development

Research

Data analysis

Planning & organizing

Communication

Active listening

Tailoring messages

Education

Advanced degree (MA/MSc or equivalent)

First-level degree + 2+ years experience

Data analytics qualifications advantageous

Job description

UN Secretariat in Abu Dhabi seeks a Partnerships Officer to support strategic planning and coordination of UNCT partnerships with civil society, private sector, and other stakeholders. You will help develop and implement the UN Partnership Strategy, liaise with development partners, and contribute to due diligence and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes resource mobilization, financing for development initiatives, and knowledge management across the UN system, working under the Abu Dhabi RCO to