Partnerships Senior Analyst

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Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships of EAPMCO, the incumbent supports the identification, negotiation, and formulation of new development programmes across the MCO, and supports the Partnerships Team in the management of strategic relationships with Governments and funding partners assisting in programme design and development. The Partnerships Development Senior Analyst will also be an integral member of the MCO partnerships team working on a wide range of initiatives in the areas of ICT development, infrastructure, environmental management, health, access to justice, energy transitions and other key priorities in line with the Governments’ mid term development plan, long term plans, and funding partners’ priorities to establish “niche markets” for UNOPS across the MCO. In addition, the incumbent will support the MCO’s communications and outreach portfolio to raise UNOPS profile vis a vis a range of external partners.
Functional Responsibilities:
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

EAPMCO Business Development
Support, through research, EAPMCO in the implementation of the MCO’s partnerships development strategy building on current ongoing activities and programs
Carry out research to identify potential strategic partnerships for the MCO , as agreed with the Head of Partnerships.
Attend meetings, online and offline, as directed by the Head of Partnerships to network and solidify relationships between UNOPS, Governments, and funding partners in view of increasing the visibility of UNOPS service offering
Assist the Partnerships team in coordinating new funding opportunities with relevant organizational stakeholders as directed by the Head of Partnerships
Be familiar with UNOPS services, pricing, and leverage to assist the negotiation of new projects with prospective clients and partners
Develop and manage partner relationships management intelligence
Assist partners in adapting/formulating project ideas and project proposals in accordance with UNOPS business patterns and practices
Interaction, when needed, with clients to solicit feedback and gauge satisfaction and continued interest in UNOPS services
Support the partnerships team in negotiations, meetings and follow ups with funding partners, governments, clients and other parties, to ensure transparency of UNOPS services and costs
Develop and implement strategic procedures for improving client relationships and services in view of actively pursuing partnership development opportunities
Seamlessly share information across teams to ensure a fully coordinated approach to partnerships development across the MCO
Support the achievement of year on year Engagement Addition MCO targets

Project identification:

Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes, proposals and project briefs for discussion with partners
Provide in depth evaluation of economic, political, social and other relevant reports to assess potential partnership opportunities and if needed submit analytical reports on outcomes and proposals for action
Support the identification of potential markets and partners to pursue new/repeat business opportunities and ensure program growth

Knowledge management:

Collect, analyze and keep abreast of humanitarian and development trends and needs across the geographical scope of the MCO (24 countries) to identify areas of collaboration within UNOPS mandate
Contribute to the ongoing research, development and implementation of best practice and innovative approaches to maximize performance and sustain achievements in project development
Analyze markets for business development intelligence and opportunities (facilitate assessments of partner needs, UNOPS comparative advantages, and partner survey analysis, among others)
Support the development and distribution of marketing, communication and partner relationship management materials

EAPMCO Coordination:

Close interaction with operations staff to share information and knowledge and provide proactive support and follow up in building and maintaining effective partner relations
Collaborate with the EAPMCO Partnerships development team as necessary and support teams as needed and as directed by the Head of Partnerships

Expected period of Assignment:

The Partnerships Senior Analyst shall perform services on a full time basis. The incumbent is a core and integral part of the EAPMCO External Relations team. The incumbent will be offered an open ended contract, extended indefinitely based on performance and financial availability of the MCO.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

The performance of the Partnerships Senior Analyst will be reviewed and assessed by the Head of Partnerships of EAPMCO through a formal yearly appraisal.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in International Development, Political Sciences, Business Studies, Economics, Engineering or related field is required.
A first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in above-mentioned fields with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree or higher degrees.

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years experience in business development , external relations, project/ program management, program development or relevant field in combination with an advanced degree is required
Relevant work experience in the development cooperation sector is desirable
Ability to engage external parties including UN agencies, private sector, Government and development stakeholder and forge productive working relationships is desired
Experience working with different sectors and stakeholders, including Governments, International Financial Institutions, UN and other development partners is desired
Experience in South East Asia a strong asset

Language Requirements:

Full working knowledge of English is required.
Knowledge of a language in South East Asia (Khmer, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Indonesian, etc) and the Pacific, is an asset

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=27333#1

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