Director, Peacebuilding Fund & Partnerships

UN Atlas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Atlas in New York seeks a senior manager to oversee the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and related programmatic and overhead management. You will engage Member States for contributions, advise leadership on PBF processes, and coordinate with the UNDP MPTFO on fund allocations.

You will develop monitoring and evaluation systems, guidelines, and prepare progress briefings and annual reports, aiming to enhance program quality and foster partnerships with financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, law, international development, international affairs, social sciences, or a related field.
• First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Minimum 15 years of international development and financial management experience.
• Experience in crisis prevention, post-conflict recovery, or peacebuilding is essential.
• Experience in designing and managing funding mechanisms and leading inter-agency processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) management, including programmatic and overhead aspects.
• Engage with Member States for contributions and brief them on PBF activities.
• Advise leadership on PBF processes, priority countries, and project reviews.
• Manage PBF program delivery and provide guidance to UN representatives.
• Liaise with UNDP MPTFO on fund allocations and administration.
• Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and guideline systems for PBF.
• Prepare progress briefings for stakeholders and the Annual Report.
• Design initiatives to improve program quality and foster partnerships with financial institutions.
• Lead senior-level liaison with development organizations and financial institutions.
• Formulate and implement the branch's work program, supervise staff, and oversee budgeting and performance reporting.

Skills

Project management

Fund management

Report writing

Stakeholder relations

Leadership

Policy knowledge

Planning and organizing

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Communication

Education

Advanced university degree

First-level university degree with two years' qualifying experience

Job description

UN Atlas in New York seeks a senior manager to oversee the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and related programmatic and overhead management. You will engage Member States for contributions, advise leadership on PBF processes, and coordinate with the UNDP MPTFO on fund allocations.

You will develop monitoring and evaluation systems, guidelines, and prepare progress briefings and annual reports, aiming to enhance program quality and foster partnerships with financial institutions.