Background
The Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) oversees UNDPโs work across 16 Country Offices, the Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP), the Amman Regional Hub, and its Headquarters in New York. RBAS provides overall strategic vision, guidance, and oversight of regional performance, partnerships, and communications.
The Partnerships Team operates at the nexus of resource mobilization, donor intelligence, and strategic outreach across the Arab States region. Working closely with Country Offices, regional programmes, and global partners, the team supports the diversification of partnershipsโincluding with traditional and emerging donors, IFIs, private sector entities, and philanthropic organizations. It ensures coherence between partnership development, advocacy, and visibility efforts, showcasing UNDPโs impact through evidence-based storytelling and data-driven insights.
To strengthen data-driven decision-making, RBAS seeks the services of a Knowledge and Partnerships Analyst to compile and analyze resource-mobilization data and partnership trends, and to support communications products and analytics for the Partnerships Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
As part of the Partnerships Team (RBAS), the Analyst will support data management, analytics, and knowledge sharing on resource mobilization and partnership initiatives in the Arab States region. The incumbent will also contribute to partner engagement preparation, visibility, and knowledge products that strengthen UNDPโs positioning with donors and partners.
Specific duties include the following:
Resource Mobilization Analytics
Track and analyze financing trends, donor behaviors, and partnership outcomes across RBAS Country Offices and the Regional Programme. Maintain and update datasets, dashboards, and visual trackers on contributions, pipeline status, and partnership engagement. Produce analytical briefs, visualizations, and donor assessments to inform strategic outreach, internal planning, and advocacy. Conduct targeted research on donor priorities, funding mechanisms, and cooperation models to inform RBASโs partnership strategy. Provide data inputs and analytical support for concept notes, donor briefs, and funding proposals aligned with UNDPโs regional and global priorities, supporting decision-making and partnership planning.Knowledge and Information Management
Compile studies, case examples, and best practices on successful partnership and resource-mobilization initiatives, contributing to collective learning and strategic intelligence. Prepare infographics and data-driven materials tailored to key donors (e.g., KSA, Qatar, IsDB, Japan, EU, Germany). Support the preparation of advocacy, visibility, and communication products based on analytical findings and donor priorities. Contribute to the maintenance of internal knowledge repositories and SharePoint spaces, ensuring documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and results. Assist in coordinating inputs and knowledge exchanges across Country Offices to ensure consistency of partnership intelligence.Partner Engagement and Visibility Support
Under the guidance of Senior Partnership Advisor, provide support and input to various partner engagement initiatives of RBAS, helping ensure coherence and alignment in partnership preparation and outreach.ย Draft briefing materials, talking points, and presentation decks for high-level meetings, donor consultations, and partner events. Support coordination and logistics for RBAS partnership meetings, roundtables, and outreach events in collaboration with other teams. Contribute to developing tailored visibility products, partner updates, and success stories to highlight results and strengthen donor engagement. Maintain partner contact lists, monitor follow-ups, and help ensure coherent messaging and consistent partner servicing across channels.Operational and Team Support
Assist with workplan tracking, SharePoint and file management, and internal coordination within the Partnership Team. Support logistics for meetings and events organized by the Partnerships Team. Draft summary notes, presentation slides, and updates for briefings with partners.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Achieve Results: Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย 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 flexibleย Act with Determination: Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Business Management
Partnerships Management:ย Ability to build and maintain partnerships with governments, private sector, IFIs, foundations, and other development stakeholders.
Establishes and strengthens multi-stakeholder partnerships, ensuring alignment with national and regional priorities. Engages with traditional and emerging donors, fostering long-term cooperation and funding opportunities. Coordinates partner consultations, donor meetings, and joint collaboration efforts.Communication:ย Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and engaging manner across various platforms, tailoring messages for diverse audiences.
Develops partnership communication materials, donor reports, and advocacy campaigns. Ensures donor visibility and engagement through targeted storytelling and digital content. Supports internal and external communications, strengthening UNDPโs brand positioning.Business Direction & Strategy
Strategic Thinking:ย Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans based on systematic analysis of risks, opportunities, and development trends.
Anticipates partnership opportunities and risks, leveraging data-driven insights. Aligns partnership engagements with UNDP Country Programme priorities and national development goals. Uses a systems-thinking approach to assess how different financing and partnership models contribute to sustainable development.Business Development
Knowledge Generation:ย Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.
Conducts research on donor priorities, funding mechanisms, and partnership models to inform RBASโ approach. Synthesizes complex development finance data into actionable insights for resource mobilization efforts. Monitors international development cooperation trends and best practices to enhance UNDPโs partnership strategy.Partnership Management
Relationship Management:ย Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain, and/or strengthen working relations, trust, and mutual understanding.
Supports relationships with key donors, private sector partners, and international organizations to mobilize resources. Supports the development and negotiation of MoUs, partnership agreements, and joint initiatives with key stakeholders. Ensures effective follow-up and partner engagement to strengthen long-term collaboration.External Relations & Advocacy
Advocacy Strategy and Implementation:ย Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies that enhance UNDPโs visibility and engagement with partners.
Develops targeted outreach materials for donors and stakeholders, aligning with national priorities. Leads on strategic messaging, ensuring that UNDPโs value proposition is clearly articulated. Supports visibility opportunities and high-level advocacy events.Digital & Innovation
Data Storytelling & Communications:ย Ability to build a narrative around a set of data and its accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a compelling fashion.
Develops visually engaging reports and presentations to communicate the impact of partnerships. Uses data visualization tools to showcase key funding trends and UNDPโs achievements. Strengthens the use of digital platforms for donor engagement and partnership development.Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (masterโs degree or equivalent) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, International Development or a related field is required, or A first-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Masterยดs degree.Experience:
Applicants with a masterโs degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a bachelorโs degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in project operations/financial management at a regional or international level.Required skills:
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in usage of office software packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Client Relation Management software Strong experience in using graphic/publication software such as Adobe Illustrator and inDesign and other softwareย Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize development financing data and donor trends. Experience preparing briefs, background notes, or visual materials for external audiences.Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:
Previous experience coordinating donor reporting and supporting oversight or a donor-driven projectย is an asset. At least 6 months of demonstrated experience in data analytics and donor intelligence for an international organization.ย Experience in using finance/project management modules of Quantum or similar ERP system will be considered an asset Knowledge of UN regulations, policies, procedures and practices is desirable Previous work in UNDP will be considered an assetEqual opportunity
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