Partnerships Officer
Organizational Context
UNOPS Africa Regional Office oversees over 250 projects in 40 countries, focusing on fragile settings. The Somalia office (SOCO), established in 1995, supports national priorities in health, rule of law, security, transport, and resilience through project management, infrastructure, procurement, and financial services. This role is situated within the Somalia Country Office.
Job Purpose
The Partnerships Officer is instrumental in advancing UNOPS' strategic positioning by identifying and developing new project opportunities, cultivating robust relationships with partners and donors, and driving resource mobilization efforts. This role actively contributes to the pipeline of business opportunities, ensuring alignment with UNOPS' mandate and strategic priorities. By fostering strong collaborations and supporting key stakeholders, the officer plays a crucial part in securing funding and shaping impactful projects that contribute to sustainable development and peacebuilding outcomes in Somalia.
Responsibilities
The Partnerships Officer is responsible for identifying and analyzing potential project and business opportunities aligned with UNOPS' mandate and strategic priorities. This includes analyzing development priorities, government programs, and donor strategies to pinpoint engagement opportunities. The role involves assisting in the development of project proposals, concept notes, and other project development documents, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners. Key duties include preparing partner profiles, conducting opportunity assessments, and maintaining intelligence on prospective projects to support pipeline development. Furthermore, the officer will identify, map, and assess funding and partnership opportunities with diverse entities, contribute to resource mobilization priorities, and build/maintain effective working relationships with existing and prospective partners. This includes preparing inputs for meetings, coordinating project documentation, and monitoring the resource mobilization pipeline.
Work Experience
Required experience includes international development work, supporting partnership and program development, project development, proposal writing, and establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international organizations, governments, foundations, or private sector entities. Direct experience working with internal and external partners, including governments and international donors, and professional proposal writing are essential.
Skills
Analytical Skills, Communication, Partnerships, Planning, Business Proposal Development, Stakeholder Engagement.