“UNDP” stands for United Nations Development Programme, is an international organization, which is working to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable development, and build resilience in countries around the world. UNDP founded in 1965, it operates in over 170 countries, collaborating with governments, civil society, and the private sector to address challenges such as inequality, climate change, and conflict. This global organization provides technical expertise, policy advice, and financial support to help nations achieve the Sustainable Development Goals “SDGs” and improve the well-being of their populations. UNDP’s initiatives span a wide range of areas, including governance, health, education, and environmental sustainability.
What are the advantages that come with being employed at UNDP:
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
Job Title: Partnership Coordinator Unit: UNEP Job Place: KINGSTON Deadline: 22, Aug 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
- An advanced university degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, education, public policy, economics, or another relevant technical field.
*A Bachelor’s degree will be considered with an additional 2 years of experience.
Work Experiences:
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in business development, program design or fundraising/partnerships, in particular in the education and skills sector.
- Experience in working at a senior level with board members, foundations, and philanthropists.
- Experience in tracking a large number of workstreams and projects, without losing sight of essential information, timely actions and long-term planning.
- Experience in the development of high-quality material for external audiences such as presentation decks, proposals and budgets.
- Experience in the design, management and implementation of education and/or skills for employment programs.
- Experience in the creation of multi-stakeholder partnerships and public-private partnerships.
- Experience with the use of CRM software
- Strong track record of partnerships created, and deals secured, with a variety of actors such as governments, foundations, corporate, philanthropy, multilateral non-profit organizations.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to cultivate long-term partners, prospects and champions of our work.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Key Responsibilities Career:
- Responsible for identifying strengths and weaknesses of each structure/ network and outline the current gaps for capacity building.
- Responsible for highlighting potentials for strategic partnerships and identify risks and how to mitigate them.
- Responsible for facilitating regular meetings with various UN program section teams.
- Responsible for engaging with internal and external partners, including DfAs.
- Responsible for developing training and capacity building material to support the building capacities
- Responsible for carrying out targeted capacity building activities to strengthen the capacities.
“The deadline for opportunity is Aug 22, 2024”