Partnerships Officer
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), part of the UN Secretariat's reform, support countries in achieving development priorities and SDGs under an empowered Resident Coordinator. The Minsk RCO, supervised by the Head of Office, focuses on strategic partnerships for SDG achievement, aligning with the UN 2.0 shift towards data, digital, and innovation.
Job Purpose
The Partnerships Officer provides crucial advice and support to the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team (UNCT) to foster strategic partnerships for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This role is integral to the UN's reform efforts, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the UN Development System at the country level. The officer will help develop and implement UN Partnership Strategies, engage diverse stakeholders including the private sector and civil society, and support resource mobilization initiatives. By building strong interfaces with partners and contributing to knowledge management, the position directly contributes to accelerating SDG achievement and strengthening the UN's impact in Belarus.
Responsibilities
The Partnerships Officer is responsible for providing substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UNCT strategic partnerships with civil society, the private sector, and other entities for SDG achievement. This includes advising on and implementing UN Partnership Strategies, liaising with UN entities, and serving as a key contact for external stakeholders. The role involves supporting resource mobilization initiatives, analyzing funding streams, and contributing to the preparation of funding frameworks. Additionally, the officer will promote partnerships to support financing for development, prepare briefing papers, and contribute to advocacy and dialogues. Knowledge management and capacity development related to partnerships and resource mobilization are also key duties, including promoting collaboration, researching best practices, and supporting data analysis for informed decision-making.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in strategic partnership support, project/programme management, and resource mobilization within development cooperation is required. Experience in developing and sustaining partnerships across government, private sector, and civil society is essential. Experience with resource mobilization strategies and proposal preparation is also required. Experience in policy advice, inclusion strategies, knowledge management, UN interagency coordination, SDG financing, and data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism in sustainable development, research, and analysis; strong planning and organizing abilities; creativity in problem-solving and generating new ideas; ability to incorporate gender perspectives and ensure equal participation.