ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT FINANCE (Georgetown)

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This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Georgetown, Guyana and reports to the Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader.

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Associate Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships and Development Finance will be responsible of the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Development Coordination Officers, Partnerships and Development Finance.)

Summary of Functions: 1. Assists in providing substantive support for strategic planning for and coordination of UN Country Team (UNCT) partnerships, including with the local, regional and international private and business sectors. 2. Participates in joint resource mobilization for the UN Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 3. Provides substantive support on financing for accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as directed 4. Supports knowledge management and capacity development

Description of Functions:

1. Provides substantive support for strategic planning for and coordination of UNCT partnerships

  • Provides substantive support, as assigned, for the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy in alignment with and support of the UNDAF in the country;
  • Monitors and assesses the strategy at regular intervals to harness new emerging opportunities, to identify probable changes to the internal direction and external environment, and to make mid-term adjustments;
  • Provides substantive support to the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UNCT in identifying new and innovative partnerships for the realization of the SDGs with Guyana’s growing private sector, including local, national and regional business interests;
  • Identifies risks and opportunities related to specific partnerships, and suggests mitigation measures as relevant;
  • Prepares inputs on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership opportunities, in accordance with UN regulations and procedures;
  • Provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally-tailored partnerships and resource mobilization strategies and initiatives;
  • Contributes to dialogues with partners to improve development assistance policies and practice;
  • Assists in liaison and coordination with UN entities at country, regional and HQ levels, to help package and define UN business strategies, including differentiated value propositions to attract partners, both traditional and non-traditional.

2. Participates in joint resource mobilization for the UN Cooperation Framework and UNCT Joint Work Plans

  • Provides substantive support to the RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally-tailored resource mobilization strategies and initiatives, and identify appropriate data and benchmarks to measure progress and success;
  • Monitors and analyzes existing resource mobilization partnerships and relationships, including those with high net worth;
  • Contributes to the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of joint programmes and programming processes for use in joint resource mobilization;
  • Assists in the production and distribution of marketing materials to raise awareness about opportunities for working with the UN on SDG investment;
  • Contributes to building the UN brand via events, media and public relations opportunities targeted to the diverse partners, in close collaboration with the UN Communications Group.

3. Provides substantive support on financing for accelerating the achievement of the SDGs in Guyana as directed

  • Analyzes trends and provides substantive support on new and innovative financing mechanisms for development and SDG acceleration in Guyana with focus on private sector interests in Guyana and how those can be leveraged for SDG achievement;
  • Assists the RC/UNCT in engaging with external stakeholders —including the national government, international financial institutions and others— on financing for SDG acceleration;
  • Assists the RC/UNCT in convening the International Development Partners group around national financing priorities;
  • As relevant, supports the national coordination mechanisms the RC/UNCT may establish for more effective development partners’ coordination in line with development effectiveness principles;
  • Provides substantive support on financing for development options, instruments, modalities to the RC/UNCT, in alignment with the Common Country Analysis (CCA), UNDAF, MAPS (Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support) and similar processes;
  • Provides inputs for briefing papers and discussion points on issues related to financing for development for consideration by RC/UNCT;
  • Contributes to the design and execution of innovative proposals to strengthen the UNCT engagement and reputation, and to generate greater financial resources in support of the SDGs;
  • Assists in the establishment and management of the country-based SDG Fund, in close collaboration with Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (where relevant).

4. Supports knowledge management and capacity development

  • Undertakes activities to strengthen the capacity of UNCTs to mainstream and promote SDG investment partnerships;
  • Actively identifies opportunities with Guyana’s private/business sectors for RC/UNCT to advance SDG partnerships.
  • Assists in the development, maintenance and sharing of knowledge and intelligence, to inform and position the RC/UNCT to effectively generate and harness opportunities to meet its resource mobilization targets;
  • Contributes to knowledge networks and communities of practice at national, regional and global levels;
  • Provides substantive support for the discovery, evaluation and selection of partnership opportunities at the sourcing and origination stages.

    Competencies Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

    Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box." Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

    Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

    Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Work Experience : A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in providing strategic support to partnerships, project/programme management, resource mobilization or development finance in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

    Prior work experience in Guyana’s business/private sector desirable

    Languages Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

    Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

    Special Notice Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located.

    United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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