PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

United Nations; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Riyadh invites applications for the Partnerships Officer role to support the Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team in advancing SDG priorities in Saudi Arabia.

The position focuses on developing and nurturing strategic partnerships, coordinating external collaborations, and advising on initiatives that mobilize resources and strengthen development impact for sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team on strategic partnerships for SDG achievement.

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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

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 283544 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 : RIYADH
Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System Date Posted : Sep 8, 2026
Deadline : Sep 29, 2026
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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. Noting that strategic partnership entails nonmonetary partnership and can be used to strengthen joint initiatives/advocacy with external partners towards a common goal, including that of advancing SDGs, the Partnerships Officer provides advice and support to the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT strategic partnerships for SDG achievement. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under the direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator.