Strategic Partnerships Lead for Sustainable Development

Client of United Nation careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Partnerships Officer to advise the RC and UNCT on strategic partnerships with civil society, the private sector and other partners. You will develop and implement the UN Partnership Strategy, monitor progress, coordinate inter-agency processes, and engage external stakeholders to advance development priorities.

A minimum of five years of relevant experience and knowledge of funding mobilization are

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in partnerships, project/programme management or resource mobilization.
• Experience in developing strategic partnerships across government, private sector and civil society is required.
• Experience in designing and implementing partnerships and in resource mobilization strategies is required.
• Experience in preparing project/prog proposals is required.
• Experience in inclusion strategies that promote gender equality, youth participation and inclusion of persons with disability is desirable.
• Experience in UN interagency coordination is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UNCT strategic partnerships with civil society, the private sector and other partners.
• Provide advice on the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy.
• Support a UNCT working group for monitoring, assessing and adjusting the strategy.
• Conduct liaison and coordination with UN entities to package and define value propositions for local UN partnerships.
• Serve as a key entry point for external stakeholders seeking guidance and support in partnering with the UNCT.
• Build strong interfaces with Government, private sector, civil society and other partners.
• Provide inputs on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership opportunities in line with UN regulations.
• Support RC/UNCT to develop locally tailored partnerships and pooled funds.
• Serves as liaison to Global Compact Local Networks and strengthens local UN engagement with the private sector.
• Participate in joint partnership and resource mobilization initiatives and support management of pooled funds.
• Monitor and analyze funding streams from internal and external sources to inform proposals and engagement.

Job description

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Partnerships Officer to advise the RC and UNCT on strategic partnerships with civil society, the private sector and other partners. You will develop and implement the UN Partnership Strategy, monitor progress, coordinate inter-agency processes, and engage external stakeholders to advance development priorities.

A minimum of five years of relevant experience and knowledge of funding mobilization are