JPO - Strategic Partnerships Development Analyst

Important: Under the JPO programme framework, the following position is open only to nationals of the Republic of Korea. For detailed information on the JPO Programme and recruitment criteria, please visit https://www.undp.org/jposc

The UNDP Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme:

The UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) JPO Programme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world. As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals’ excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system.

During their assignments, JPOs benefit from the guidance of experienced UNDP staff members and are actively involved in supporting the design, implementation and monitoring of UNDP’s programs within UNDP’s headquarters, regional or country offices. Additionally, the JPO will undergo a journey of exposure and growth which will build both personal and professional capacity for a career within the multilateral development sector.

As a JPO and young professional in UNDP you should be interested in pursuing a global career with aspiration to work for a field-based organization in support of the development agenda.

The JPO will work as part of a team and be supervised by an experienced multidisciplinary UNDP team, including:

Structured guidance and feedback, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing of responsibilities.
Establishment of a work plan, professional goals, with clear key results and indicators.
Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise.
Completion of the yearly UNDP Annual Performance Review (APR) including learning and development objectives.

The JPO will benefit from the following learning and development opportunities:

As the lead United Nations agency on international development, the United Nations Development programme (UNDP) works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships and institutional capabilities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our work is centred around six core development areas, known as our signature solutions: poverty and inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy and gender equality.

Organisational context:

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for UNDP’s external relations and advocacy functions. The Bureau leads and supports the organization in cultivating, building and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances that are essential for advancing and successfully achieving the mission of UNDP. These relationships encompass a wide range and number of key constituencies and development partners especially those related to resource mobilization and donors relations, intergovernmental affairs with member states, programme countries, existing and prospective donor countries/emerging economies, multilateral institutions, such as the IFIs, the European Commission, civil society, the private sector, foundations, academia and think tanks, the wider UN system, various UN inter-governmental bodies. BERA also leads the Organization’s communication functions, establishing UNDP branding and interface with global, regional and national media. The Bureau coordinates and acts as a facilitator of information exchange, knowledge management, network building and dissemination of best practices throughout the UNDP in resource mobilization, intergovernmental and inter-agency affairs and communications.

The Public Partnerships Group (PPG) in BERA provides trusted engagement for public partnerships in line with UNDP Strategic Plan and business planning targets, coordinates multi-stakeholder partnerships including quality assurance, engages with key funding partners and political constituencies, and advise and develop strategies to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with partners. PPG acts as a facilitator and catalyst of partnership strategies with UNDP’s donors and partners and actively supports new partnerships and resource mobilization to maximize UNDP’s development impact. 

Position Purpose:

The Partner Portfolio Management (PPM )Team works in collaboration, namely with UNDP’s Global Policy Network (GPN) and Regional Bureaux (RBx) and country offices, to strengthen institutional strategic engagement with OECD-DAC partners, support Country Offices in forging strategic partnerships with quality resources.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Public Partnerships Group, the Strategic Partnerships Development Analyst will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of Strategic Partners (which includes OECD-DAC countries), primarily, implementing an engagement strategy based on agreed targets and goals towards increasing the core and non-core resource base for the organization as well as providing strategic support on enhancing the visibility of the partnership between UNDP and the OECD-DAC partners.  The Analyst will support internal clients through analysis and provision of donor intelligence to inform resource mobilization actions. The Analyst will also work closely with the BERA Communications team to formulate strategic actions in raising the positioning of UNDP in key capitals across the OECD-DAC portfolio and strengthening the visibility of the partnership that UNDP enjoys with OECD-DAC partners through relevant channels.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration

2)Contribute to the  coordination of non-core resource mobilization and partnership support for crisis;

3) Contribute to the strategic communication and knowledge sharing;

Competencies Core
Achieve Results 
   LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality by deadline 
Think Innovatively 
   LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking  
Learn Continuously  
  LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback 
Adapt with Agility   
   LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
Act with Determination       LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously  
Engage and Partner  
    LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships  
Enable Diversity and Inclusion  
    LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making 
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies    
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)  

Relationship management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding 
Partnerships Management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies 
Resource mobilization: Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and establish a plan to meet funding requirements 
Communication: Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and 
verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels 
System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or 
system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system 
Public relations: Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making 

  Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Language requirements (Required / Desired):

ANNEX 1 Conditions of Eligibility (Requirements by the Donor)

a) Korean citizenship 

b) Fluency in Korean and English 

c) Completion of university with a Bachelor’s degree 

d) Certificate of English proficiency test: Applicants should score a minimum of (i) TOEFL iBT 100 or (ii) TEPS 430 or (iii) IELTS 7 or (iv) TOEIC 900 

- TOEFL ‘Home Edition’ score is accepted while ‘MyBest Scores’ are not accepted 

- IELTS General Training and Academic test are both accepted 

- Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date 

e) Not older than 32 years of age as of 31st December, 2025 (born after 1st January, 1993). The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended accordingly: one year will be extended for those who served for less than one year; two years will be extended for those who served for more than one year and less than two years; three years will be extended for those who served for two years or more. 

f) Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it. Those who will be discharged from military service in the year of the application may also apply.

g) Applicants can apply for a maximum of two JPO positions sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea during the year of application. 

       2. Required Documents 

Attachments needed (please note that once the application is submitted in the system, you cannot go back to upload documents or edit information)

Documents can be uploaded either as a single combined PDF or as separate PDF/Image files.

a) A copy of CV and motivation letter in English 

b) A scanned copy of applicant’s Resident Register in English 

c) A copy of university degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree) certificate in English

d) A copy of English proficiency test certificate. Please check the minimum requirements/scores above.

e) Only for male applicants who have completed the national military service: A certificate of Korean Military Service in English. The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the Military Service Law. 

f) Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of a certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial translation in English 

g) Only for persons with disability: A scanned copy of a certificate of person with disability issued in Korean and English 

For general information on the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea, please visit the website of the International Organizations Recruitment Center, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea at https://unrecruit.mofa.go.kr

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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