The Position:

The Strategic Partnerships Specialist will be located in the Strategic Partnerships Branch, Division of Communication and Strategic Partnerships.

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision and reporting to the Chief of the branch, who leads organization-wide effort to build strategic partnerships with private strategic partners, to position UNFPA as a leader on the agenda of the organization.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The main purpose of this position is to explore, expand and manage partnerships with private strategic partners with a focus on corporations, to promote internal cooperation and provide guidance to UNFPA offices/units in building partnerships. The staff member will also serve as focal point for Regional Offices and Country Offices. The incumbent will operate according to the UNFPA Strategic Partnerships Framework also coordinating the work on to influence the corporate sector to implement sexual and reproductive rights in the workplace.

You would be responsible for:

A. MOBILIZE RESOURCES

• Map and analyze corporations and business ’ trends with a view to identifying partnering and funding opportunities.
• Develop outreach pipelines to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Consolidate the engagement with priority corporate partners and Initiate contact with new partners to secure financial and non-financial resources.
• Prepare compelling proposals to attract funding and support.

B. PLANNING, MONITORING AND REPORTING

• Provide inputs to private strategic partners and position UNFPA through the development of strategic partnerships.
• Support Regional and Country Offices in building strategic partnerships and develop training tools to implement the Strategic Partnerships Framework
• Participate in the review of the due diligence performed on strategic partners at the HQ, RO and CO level and provide relevant feedback as a basis for the development of partnerships.
• Negotiate, draft and revise agreements and in close collaboration with UNFPA’s Legal Advisor, as assigned.
• As assigned, actively participate in external (inter-agency, multistakeholder etc…) discussions around strategies with the private sector and provide substantive inputs into guidelines, procedures, agreements positioning the work of UNFPA in building partnerships with private stakeholders
• Follow-up on private sector and other non-traditional partnership proposals and prepare correspondence relating to requests for disbursement, expiring/expired agreements, requests for extension and other reporting requirements to donors under assigned portfolio.
• Maintain records of partnerships at country and regional levels for donors under given portfolio. Carry out periodic analysis regarding the resource mobilization needs of these offices.

C. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the work and expansion of the Coalition on Reproductive Justice in Business and of the Metrics on SRHR in the workplace as a means of influence and engagement of the corporate sector.
• Support the Chief of the Branch in other requested activities which are functional for the optimal operation of the Branch.
• Any other activities and responsibilities as would be assigned by the DCS Management.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree in international development studies, social sciences and/or business administration, public administration or related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Specialized knowledge of international development policies, international affairs, fundraising and corporate social responsibility are desirable.
• Background in planning, resource mobilization and influencing the corporate sector, with preference for experience in working on partnerships with the private sector and innovation
• 5 years progressively relevant experience in the thematic area.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills are necessary in this position. Incumbent will be interacting with different external parties and should project an image that is representative of UNFPA.
• Ability to work in multicultural settings, and advanced computer and skills are necessary;
• Good understanding of word processing, Excel and other computerized applications

Languages:

Fluency in English is required; Working knowledge of another official UN language is highly desirable.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for Impact.

Functional Competencies:

• • Creating visibility for the organization
• • Strategic Partnerships
• • Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness
• • Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.