Partnerships Officer, NOA

Posting Title : PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER, NOA
Job Code Title : ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION
OFFICER, PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT
FINANCE
Department/ Office : Resident Coordinator System
Duty Station : MALE
Posting Period : 14 April 2025 - 5 May 2025
Job Opening number : 25-SUS-RCS-256212-R-MALE (X)
Staffing Exercise : N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which
repositioned the UN Development System to delivery more effectively and efficiently with
the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part
of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an
independent UN Resident Coordinator – the Representative of the UN Secretary-General and
the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System at the country level – support
countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs.

THIS IS A FIXED TERM LIMITED POSITION. The position is located in the United

Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Maldives, Male and reports to the Senior
Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent, will perform the following duties:

1. PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR AND COORDINATION OF UNCT PARTNERSHIPS:

- Provides support, as assigned, for the development and implementation of the UN
Partnership Strategy in alignment with and support of the UNSDCF in the country.
- Monitors and assesses the strategy at regular intervals to harness new emerging
opportunities, to identify probable changes to the internal direction and external environment,
and to propose mid-term adjustments.
- Provides support to the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UNCT in identifying risks and
opportunities related to specific partnerships, and suggests mitigation measures as relevant.
- Prepares inputs on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership
opportunities, under close guidance and in accordance with UN regulations and procedures.
- Provides support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally-tailored partnerships and
resource mobilization strategies and initiatives.
- Contributes to dialogues with partners to improve development assistance policies and
practice.
- Assists in liaison and coordination with UN entities at country, regional and HQ levels, to
help package and define UN business strategies, including differentiated value propositions to
attract partners, both traditional and non-traditional.
- Assists in the coordination and support to the inter-agency teams and working groups,
especially the results groups for the UNSDCF.
- Integrates UN 2.0 enablers (data, digital, innovation, foresight, and behavioral science) into
partnership strategies and coordination, in line with the UN80 Initiative, to help futureproof
UNCT engagement and deliver transformative results.

2. PARTICIPATES IN JOINT RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FOR THE UNSDCF :

- Provides support to the RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally-tailored resource
mobilization strategies and initiatives, and identify appropriate data and benchmarks to
measure progress and success.
- Monitors, analyzes and maps existing resource mobilization partnerships and relationships,
including those with high net worth and maintains a partner profile data base for key partners
to the UN in Maldives.
- Contributes to the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of joint
programmes and programming processes for use in joint resource mobilization.
- Assists in maintaining a databases of current donors and their support to the UNSDCF and
resource mobilization entry points.
- Assists in the production and distribution of marketing materials to raise awareness about
opportunities for working with the UN on SDG investment, including through digital
platforms and storytelling tools aligned with UN80's push for more dynamic, tech-enabled
engagement with a wider range of partners.
- Contributes to building the UN brand via events, media and public relations opportunities
targeted to the diverse partners, in close collaboration with the UN Communications Group.
- Contributes to the identification and engagement of emerging, non-traditional partners (e.g.
tech firms, impact investors, foundations), drawing on market intelligence and stakeholder
mapping in support of broader SDG financing ecosystems.

3. PROVIDES SUPPORT ON FINANCING FOR ACCELERATING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SDGS, AS DIRECTED:

- Provides support on financing for development options, instruments, modalities to the
RC/UNCT, in alignment with the Common Country Analysis (CCA), UNSDCF, MAPS
(Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support) and similar processes.
- Analyzes trends and provides support on new and innovative financing mechanisms for
development and SDG acceleration.
- Provides inputs for briefing papers and discussion points on issues related to financing for
development for consideration by RC/UNCT.
- Assists in engaging with external stakeholders - including the national government,
international financial institutions and others - on financing for SDG acceleration.
- Contributes to the design and execution of innovative proposals to strengthen the UNCT
engagement and reputation, and to generate greater financial resources in support of the
SDGs;
- Assists in the establishment and management of the country-based SDG Fund, in close
collaboration with Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (where relevant).

4. SUPPORTS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT:

- Assists in the development, maintenance and sharing of knowledge and intelligence, to
inform and position the RC/UNCT to effectively generate and harness opportunities to meet
its resource mobilization targets.
- Undertakes activities to strengthen the capacity of UNCTs to mainstream UN 2.0 enablers,
such as digital tools and foresight, into the design and delivery of SDG partnerships and
programming in line with the UN80 commitment to reinvention.
- Contributes to knowledge networks and communities of practice at national, regional and
global levels.
- Undertakes activities to strengthen the capacity of UNCTs to mainstream and promote SDG
investment partnerships.
- Provides support for the discovery, evaluation and selection of partnership opportunities at
the sourcing and origination stages.
- Contributes to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and
provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization
methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
- Documents requirements and background information used for data analysis.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development theories,
concepts and approaches. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. Ability
to undertake research, analyse data, make recommendations and write draft reports on
sustainable development issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates
professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in
meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult
problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in
all areas of work.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed
strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and
allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
uses time efficiently.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality
standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports
subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes
personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where
applicable

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business or public
administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area, is
required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of
qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful
completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or
data science programs is an advantage.

Job Specific Qualifications

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in providing strategic
support to partnerships, project/programme management, resource mobilization or
development finance in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.
Work experience in supporting financing of SDGs is desirable.
Work experience of one (1) in data or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this
position, fluency in English and Dhivehi is required. Knowledge of another official United
Nations language is an advantage.
NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand)
and "Knowledge of' equals

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment,
such as a written test, which will be followed by a competency - based interview.

Special Notice

THIS IS A FIXED TERM LIMITED POSITION. Appointment against this post is for an
initial period of one (1) year and any extension will be subject to availability of funds,
budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

"External candidate selected for this position will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited
("FTA-limited") in accordance with section 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1
on Administration of fixed-term appointments.

Renewal of appointment is contingent upon continued existence of mandate and availability
of funding. If this position is discontinued, the incumbent will be separated from service.

United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of "internal candidate" in
staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position subject to limitation will retain their current
appointment status and will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position."

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF MALDIVES ONLY. National Professional
Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located and
will be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the office. If no suitable local
candidate is identified, MALDIVES nationals residing elsewhere may be considered, in which
case the candidate would be responsible for any costs related to traveling and relocating to
Maldives in the event of an employment offer.

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