Application period 20-Aug-2024 to 10-Sep-2024

Contract level: P4 - Fixed Term

Duty Station: East Jerusalem

Since the opening of the Jerusalem Office in 2006, UNOPS has significantly strengthened its operations in Palestine. Our expert knowledge, skills and management systems contribute to the sustainable development of public infrastructure in Gaza and the West Bank, including Area C and East Jerusalem.

Functional Responsibilities:

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Integrated Partnerships Development Strategy
• Partnerships Development and Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner Relations and Inter-Agency Collaboration
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Project Identification, Formulation and Support for Project Offices
• Team/ Unit Leadership
• Knowledge Management and Innovation

Impact of Results

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Partnerships Advisor impacts on the performance of the Country Office by maintaining a robust and diverse pipeline of project opportunities, which leads to sustainable and diversified growth of the UNOPS’ presence and strengthens the achievements of UNOPS management results and the fulfilment of its mandate.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

• A Master’s Degree preferably in International Public Administration, International Development, Political Science, or International Relations and or other related field is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in International Public Administration, International Development, Political Science, or International Relations and or other related field in combination with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree above.

Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, and donor and external relations within international development, conflict/post-conflict and/or emergency / humanitarian contexts is required.
• A minimum 1 year of field experience in the Middle East region is a requirement.
• Experience including accountabilities related to: the development and execution of partnerships and programme development plans, project development and proposal writing, and acquisition of projects is highly desired
• Project and programme management experience is an asset.
• Inter-agency coordination experience (within the UN System) is an asset

Language Requirements

• Fluency in written, spoken and reading English is required.
• Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.

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UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.

We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!

Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.