Global Partnerships Lead for SDG Strategy

Client of United Nation careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Riyadh is seeking a Partnerships Officer to advance SDG-aligned collaborations with government, private sector, civil society and other partners. You will help shape and implement the UN Partnership Strategy, monitor progress, and mobilize resources for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in partnerships and a background in data analytics, with fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business/public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in partnerships, project management, resource mobilization.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships across government, private sector and civil society.
• Experience designing and implementing partnerships.
• Experience in resource mobilization strategies.
• Experience in preparing project/programme proposals.
• English and Arabic required.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UN strategic partnerships with government, development partners, civil society, the private sector and other SDG stakeholders.
• Lead development of the UN Partnership Strategy in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
• Support RC/UNCT on implementation, monitoring and assessment of the strategy.
• Coordinate with UN entities to package and define a value proposition for UN partnerships.
• Engage with government, private sector, civil society and other partners to advance SDGs.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Resource mobilization

Project management

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced university degree

First-level degree + 2 years of experience

Job description

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Riyadh is seeking a Partnerships Officer to advance SDG-aligned collaborations with government, private sector, civil society and other partners. You will help shape and implement the UN Partnership Strategy, monitor progress, and mobilize resources for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in partnerships and a background in data analytics, with fluency in English and Arabic.