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Office/Unit/Project Descriptionย
The External Relations and Communications Section (ERCS) builds and nurtures corporate donor relations, strategically leads the donor resource mobilization efforts and conducts coherent communications efforts to highlight the value of volunteerism for peace and development and the contributions of UNV and UN Volunteers. In the lead-up to the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development in 2026, ERCS further hosts a dedicated secretariat responsible for oversight, planning, design and facilitation of the International Year.ย
The External Relations team is in charge of leading and coordinating UNVโs resource mobilization across the entire organization and the team is based in Germany (UNV Headquarters), China and Japan.ย
The Partnerships Development Analyst serves as a corporate focal point and interface in expanding and consolidating UNVโs external relations in Eastern European and Central Asia and spearheading resource mobilization efforts with UNVโs financing partners to mobilize resources, with a strong focus on the Full Funding programme and the Special Voluntary Fund.ย
Scope of Work
Manage effective and quality external partner relations and coordinate with partners through active engagement in and facilitation of consultations and missions; Identify national, regional or global events in Eastern Europe and Central Asia that open up opportunities for interaction with and participation of UNV, including in relation toย the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development in 2026; Scan the potential for expanding collaboration with existing external partners to foster further interest in and commitment to UNVโs global agenda;ย Identify and assess new partners, negotiate new partnership agreements and provide stewardship and direction of new partnerships, including implementation plans; Manage existing partnerships and monitor the use of donor funds and alert on any discrepancies for corrective actions for programme/projects implementers, to fulfill UNVโs fiduciary responsibility and accountability to donors;ย Provide support in the articulation of funding proposals to cater for donorsโ policies and for new strategic priorities to enable effective resource mobilization;ย ย Support the formulation and implementation of marketing plans and associated donor outreach for fundraising, including Special Voluntary Fund and Fully-funded Volunteers;ย In collaboration with the Communications team, conceptualize and develop targeted donor communications materials and marketing tools to enable effective partnership-building and resource mobilization for UNV; Liaise with ROECA team as relevant and support corporate priorities as relevant The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.Institutional Arrangement
Reporting to the Partnerships Development Specialist, External Relations and Communications Section, the Partnerships Development Analyst is responsible for managing, strengthening, and expanding resource mobilization and partnership-building initiatives with government donors and provides donor coordination support for the Full Funding programme with a specific focus on Europe and Central Asia, guided by UNVโs priorities.ย ย
She/he serves as a corporate focal point and interface in expanding and consolidating UNVโs external relations and spearheading resource mobilization efforts with UNVโs financing partners to mobilize resources, with a strong focus on the Full Funding programme and the Special Voluntary Fund in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Region.ย
Expected Demonstration of Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results:ย LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:ย LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย
Learn Continuously:ย LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility:ย LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย ย
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner:ย LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusionย LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationย ย
Cross-Functional & Technical competenciesย Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction & Strategyย Systems 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 systemย Business direction and strategy Effective Decision Making
Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implicationsย
Business development Knowledge Facilitation Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchangeย Business managementPartnershipsย
Management 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.ย Partnership Management Multi-stakeholder engagement and fundingย Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi-stakeholder funding platformsย Partnership managementย Private sector engagementย ย Ability to identify, conduct outreach, and manage relationships with the private sector Partnership managementย Multi-stakeholder engagement and fundingย Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi-stakeholder funding platforms
Required Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies
Minimum Education requirements
Advanced University degree (masterโs degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Political Science, Public or Business Administration, or related fields is requried. Or
A first level University Degree (Bachelorโs degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be given a due consideration in lieu of the Advanced University degree.
Minimum years of relevant work experience
Minimum 2 years (with Masterโs degreeย ) or 4 years (with Bachelorโs degree ) ย of relevant experience, with at least 1 year at an international organization preferably in partnerships and resource mobilization
Required skills
Work experience in multi-stakeholder partnership building/management dealing with public and/or private sectors, with international or intergovernmental organizations.ย
Desired skillsย in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
Work experience in Central Asia is a strong asset.
Management of partner relations is an asset.
Field experience is an asset.
Work experience with United Nations is an asset.
Required Language (s):ย
Fluency in Russian and English is required.
Disclaimer
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions withย UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience, and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.ย ย
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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