PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER, NOC

United Nations; Val-au-Perche; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Male, Maldives seeks a qualified professional to support the Office of the Head of the RCO in strengthening strategic partnerships and SDG-focused initiatives. This position contributes to the UN Development System reform and coordinates with UN agencies to advance development priorities at the country level.

Under supervision of the Head of the RCO, the officer will engage with national partners and external stakeholders to promote

Job description

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Job Network

Economic, Social and Development

Job Family

Sustainable Development

Category and Level

National Professional Officers , NO-C

Recruitment Type

Position Specific Job Openings

Duty Station

MALE

Department/Office

Resident Coordinator System

Date Posted

Oct 9, 2026

Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 283770 Job Network : Economic, Social and Development Job Family : Sustainable Development Category and Level : National Professional Officers , NO-C
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings Duty Station : MALE
Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System Date Posted : Oct 9, 2026
Deadline : Oct 23, 2026

The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDG's. In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the oversight of the Chair of United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). In 2026, DCO undertook a recalibration to ensure the RC system remains optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and embodies the UN 2.0 shift- anchored in data, digital, innovation, behavioral science, strategic foresight, and a mission driven organizational culture. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Male, Maldives under the supervision of the Head of the Resident Coordinator Office. Noting that strategic partnership entails non-monetary partnership and can be used to strengthen joint initiatives/advocacy with external partners towards a common goal, including that of advancing SDGs, the Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships provides advice and support to the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT strategic partnerships for SDG achievement.