Apply: UNOPS Partnerships Development Advisor

Deadline: 21 March, 2021

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking to fill the role of Partnerships Development Advisor.

UNOPS’ mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the project development in Mozambique in consultation with KEMC Director, partnerships specialist, partnerships development office and relevant external stakeholders
  • Work in close cooperation and coordination with the UNOPS national senior advisor/liaison officer, the peace secretariat and the UN resident coordinator’s office, as well as relevant ministries and national  stakeholders, as appropriate, and priority donors to appraise their potential requests and  ensure their views are fully taken into account in the project development
  • Provide the government authorities and UN partners the technical and advisory support they may require in the needs assessment and formulation of interventions
  • Coordinate inputs from the agencies working on the stabilisation and recovery programme, work in close cooperation and maintain regular contacts with them, and facilitate the work of the agencies and their technical experts in the country
  • Undertake mapping of key stakeholders and carry out meetings and missions to selected provinces/districts to identify potential entry points for UNOPS value addition
  • Prepare and circulate a draft concept note/project document for review by relevant stakeholders and carry out necessary follow-ups to make adjustment and evaluate the content of the document(s)
  • Participate in relevant coordination meetings and ensure the progress of the project formulation is updated and reflected in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and in other relevant documents and forums in Mozambique
  • Liaise with relevant coordination/working groups in the country in areas relevant to the stabilisation and recovery programme

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Economics, International Relations, Business  Administration, Conflict Resolution, Emergency Management, or a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the aforementioned fields with two years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
  • Seven years, minimum, of relevant experience in developing and coordinating large scale, multi-partner and/or multi-sector projects, preferably in emergency, early stabilisation and recovery, and post-conflict and/or peacebuilding context
  • Two years, minimum, of experience with international development organisations
  • Experience working in Mozambique/southern Africa and good knowledge of the region will be a plus
  • Experience in socio-economic and political context in Mozambique will be a plus
  • Good understanding of the One UN process and mechanisms of joint implementation of programmes from the UN will be a plus
  • Experience in public relations will be an a plus
  • Work experience with the government of Mozambique at a senior level will be a plus
  • Three years, minimum, of UN work experience
  • Excellent communication skills will be a plus
  • Experience in Google Suite applications will be an asset

To apply and for more information, click here.

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