Partnerships Officer
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, operates within the framework of the UN's global reform to achieve the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. The RCO, led by an empowered Resident Coordinator, supports national development priorities and SDG attainment. This role contributes to strategic partnerships for SDG achievement, navigating Cambodia's development context, including its transition from LDC status and evolving financing landscape.
Job Purpose
The Partnerships Officer provides strategic advice and support to the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team (UNCT) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to foster partnerships for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This involves developing and implementing a UN Partnership Strategy aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The role facilitates collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, and government, to mobilize resources and advance SDG financing. It also supports knowledge management and capacity development in partnerships and resource mobilization, contributing to the UN's effectiveness in Cambodia and aligning with the UN 2.0 shift.
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 to achieve SDGs. This includes advising on and implementing the UN Partnership Strategy, convening partnership working groups, and liaising with UN entities globally. The role serves as a key contact for external stakeholders, builds interfaces with development partners, and supports risk assessment for partnerships. Additionally, the officer participates in joint partnership and resource mobilization initiatives, manages pooled funds, and supports the UNCT in developing resource mobilization strategies. Collaboration with the RCO Economist and finance experts is crucial for promoting partnerships to support SDG financing, including advising on financing options and preparing briefing papers. The role also contributes to knowledge management and capacity development in partnerships and resource mobilization.
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 partnerships across government, private sector, and civil society is essential. Experience with resource mobilization strategies, proposal preparation, and working with Cambodian institutions is also required. Experience in UN interagency coordination, SDG financing, blended finance, or LDC graduation transition is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Teamwork, ability to apply sustainable development concepts, research and analysis, data interpretation, strategic partnership development, resource mobilization, project management, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, capacity development.