Senior Partnerships & Blended Finance Advisor

UNDP Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joint SDG Fund Secretariat is seeking a Senior Partnerships and Blended Finance Advisor in New York to drive high‑level partnerships and catalytic funding. You will shape engagement strategies with development finance institutions, foundations, and private sector partners, and lead co‑creation across Joint SDG Fund portfolios.

You will provide strategic leadership to translate global priorities into investable programmes, coordinating with UN partners and external stakeholders to scale

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years in partnerships and resource mobilization.
• Experience with blended finance, donor engagement and multi-stakeholder governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders and secure funding.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on partnership models.
• Coordinate blended finance initiatives and cross‑agency collaboration.
• Represent the Fund in high‑level engagements and meetings.

Skills

Partnership management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Resource mobilization

Policy advisory

Education

Master’s degree in International Development

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Job description

The Joint SDG Fund Secretariat is seeking a Senior Partnerships and Blended Finance Advisor in New York to drive high‑level partnerships and catalytic funding. You will shape engagement strategies with development finance institutions, foundations, and private sector partners, and lead co‑creation across Joint SDG Fund portfolios.

You will provide strategic leadership to translate global priorities into investable programmes, coordinating with UN partners and external stakeholders to scale