SDG Partnerships & Financing Specialist

UN Secretariat; Manama; On-site; BHD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in Manama, Bahrain, is seeking a Partnerships Officer to support the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in developing and implementing strategic partnerships for SDG achievement.

The role emphasizes alignment of UN activities with national priorities, advising on partnership strategies, coordinating inter-agency collaboration, and mobilizing resources across government, private sector and civil society.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business, public administration, sustainable development or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in strategic partnership support.
• Experience in development cooperation and resource mobilization.
• Languages: Arabic, English, French.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UNCT partnerships.
• Advise on UN Partnership Strategy and the Cooperation Framework.
• Monitor results, report on Joint Workplans, liaise with UN entities.
• Engage with government, private sector and civil society for partnerships.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Project management

Resource mobilization

Data analytics

Interagency coordination

Communication

Planning and organizing

Data visualization

Education

Advanced university degree in relevant field

First-level university degree + 2 years qualifying experience

Job description

UN Secretariat in Manama, Bahrain, is seeking a Partnerships Officer to support the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in developing and implementing strategic partnerships for SDG achievement.

The role emphasizes alignment of UN activities with national priorities, advising on partnership strategies, coordinating inter-agency collaboration, and mobilizing resources across government, private sector and civil society.