Partnerships Officer
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO) support countries in achieving development priorities and SDGs, operating under the UN Secretary-General's reform and the UN 2.0 initiative. This role is within the UN RCO in Chisinau, Moldova, reporting to the Head of the RCO. The position supports the Resident Coordinator and UNCT in strategic partnerships for SDG achievement, aligning with UN reform and recalibration efforts.
Job Purpose
The Partnerships Officer provides crucial advice and support to the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UN Country Team (UNCT) to foster strategic partnerships essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This role is integral to the UN's reform agenda, focusing on leveraging data, digital capabilities, innovation, behavioral science, and strategic foresight. The officer develops and implements UN Partnership Strategies, facilitates collaboration with diverse stakeholders including government, private sector, and civil society, and supports joint resource mobilization efforts. Key functions include identifying partnership opportunities, managing pooled funds, advising on financing for development, and promoting knowledge management to enhance the UNCT's effectiveness in driving SDG acceleration and achieving national development priorities.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement UN Partnership Strategies in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. Support UNCT working groups for strategy implementation, monitoring, and assessment. Liaise with UN entities to define value propositions for local UN partnerships engaging various stakeholders. Serve as a key contact for external partners seeking collaboration with the UNCT. Build strong interfaces with government, development partners, private sector, and civil society. Provide support to the RC and UNCT in identifying and mitigating partnership risks and opportunities. Contribute to due diligence processes for potential investments and partnerships. Assist the RC in strengthening local UN engagement with the private sector for SDG support. Develop and implement resource mobilization strategies and initiatives. Monitor and analyze partnerships and funding streams from traditional and non-traditional sources. Support the UNCT in preparing the Funding Framework and joint program proposals. Advise on corporate policies for resource management and pooled funds. Assist in managing country-based SDG Funds. Provide advice on financing for development options and instruments. Prepare briefing papers on partnership issues related to financing for development. Contribute to advocacy and dialogues to improve development assistance policies. Design and execute innovative proposals to expand fiscal space for SDGs. Promote collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the UN system. Research and analyze best practices in partnerships and resource mobilization. Support the UNCT with a repository of potential donors. Advise on global guidelines and tools for partnerships and donor engagement. Stay abreast of innovative approaches in partnerships and resource mobilization. Document and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for data-driven decision-making.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in strategic partnership support, project/programme management, and resource mobilization within development cooperation is required. Experience in developing and implementing strategic partnerships across government, private sector, and civil society is essential. Experience in developing and managing resource mobilization strategies and preparing project proposals is also required. Experience leveraging data, digital, innovation, and strategic foresight is desired. Experience with EU partnerships and resource mobilization strategies is desired. Experience in knowledge management, UN interagency coordination, working with IFIs, and supporting SDG financing is desirable. Two or more years of experience in data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism in applying sustainable development concepts, conducting research and analysis, and interpreting data. Strong planning and organizing skills, including goal setting, prioritization, and resource allocation. Effective communication skills, including clear speaking and writing, active listening, and tailoring messages to the audience.