Job: PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (SC, SB4, UNDP UKRAINE)

Location :

Kiev, UKRAINE

Application Deadline :

02-Dec-13

Additional Category

Democratic Governance

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Post Level :

SB-4

Languages Required :

English Russian

Background

UNDP in Ukraine is looking for a Partnership Development Officer to support the organization in developing and strengthening strategic relationships and alliances that are essential for advancing and successfully achieving the mission of UNDP through partnership development, communications and outreach. The Partnership Development Officer will work to strengthen UNDP Country Office to serve as a neutral platform for integrating development efforts of various partners including national and local authorities, civil society, donors, regional development banks, as well as the private sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• Assist the DCD in strategic advocacy and partnership development;
• Support the CO management in mobilization of resources incl. from private sector and non-traditional donors;
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
• Strategic communication and outreach.

1. Assist the DCD in strategic advocacy and partnership development:

• Identify potential national and international partners in the areas of UNDP work in Ukraine;
• Support the development of corporate strategies and approaches tailored to specific partners;
• Advocate for UNDP with government counterparts, development partners and international financial institutions;
• Provide strategic and policy recommendations with a view to positioning UNDP Ukraine as a strategic partner to national and local authorities, civil society, development partners, regional development banks, as well as the private sector;
• Broker partnerships between UNDP and national and local authorities, civil society, development partners, regional development banks, as well as the private sector;
• Coordinate and provide on-going support to the partnerships projects of UNDP Ukraine;

2. Support the CO management in mobilization of resources including from private sector and non-traditional donors:

• Based on the analysis of the partnership landscape prepare tailored strategies and approaches for resource mobilization activities of UNDP Ukraine;
• Provide support to the programme managers to implement the programme areas resource-mobilization strategies;
• Prepare programme concept notes for partnership initiatives of UNDP Ukraine with development partners, private sector, Government, foundations, etc.

3. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing:

• Identification and formulation of lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into broader CO knowledge management efforts;
• Organization and conduct of trainings on partnerships building in the Country Office.

4. Communication and Outreach:

• Support the implementation of the UNDP Ukraine Communication Strategy;
• Participate in the outreach activities for making UNDP Ukraine's work and expertise known to existing and potential partners
• Communicate value added of partnering with UNDP Ukraine both with national and international partners;
• Contribute to the corporate reporting on partnership development.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Understanding of integrated resource mobilization.

Functional Competencies:

• Outstanding analytical capability, ability to position UNDP politically and strategically;
• Knowledge and competency to shape corporate policy;
• Strong understanding of global and national development issues;
• Familiarity with UNDP policies and procedures and practice areas;
• Proven oral and written communications skills and demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills;
• Strong teamwork;
• Very strong initiative-taker. Capacity to move complex processes forward to achieve articulated results, work at varying levels and on different projects simultaneously (personal organization, and ability for multi-tasking). Ability to work under pressure, and to live comfortably with change;
• Superior networking capability, paired with strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills;

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Advanced University Degree in international development, economics, political or social sciences, or any development related field.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in development cooperation, including at the country-level;

Experience in brokering partnerships and cooperation for development with various institutions: Government, private sector, etc

Language Requirements: Excellent English and Ukrainian (both oral and written) required

Application Instructions:

• Click on the "Apply now" button.
• Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. You can type in or paste your Resume into the last box.
• Upon completion of the first page, please hit "submit application" tab at the end of the page. On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume. Instead of uploading your Resume, please submit a fully completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (P-11). When completing the Form and, even though not currently requested, please include email addresses for your Supervisors.
• Without the completed and signed P11 your application will not be considered. The UNDP Personal History Form can be downloaded at English version. Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational qualifications are available when contacted.

This is a locally recruited position and no expatriation benefits will apply. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 02/12/2013 UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

More Info and Application