Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships and Development Finance

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Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the overall supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator and reporting to the Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader the UN Volunteer Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships and Development Finance will be responsible for the following duties:

  1. Provides substantive support for strategic planning for and coordination of UN Country Team (UNCT) partnerships.
  2. Participates in joint resource mobilization for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, which currently for Guyana is the UN Multi-country Sustainable Development Framework (MSDF) in the Caribbean 2017-2021.
  3. Provides substantive support on financing for accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  4. Supports knowledge management and capacity development.

Description of Functions:

  1. Assists with the provision of substantive support for strategic planning for and coordination of UNCT partnerships
  • Provides advice on the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy in alignment with and support of the UN MSDF in the country;
  • Monitors and assesses the strategy at regular intervals to harness new emerging opportunities, to anticipate 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 risks and opportunities related to specific partnerships, and suggests mitigation measures as relevant;
  • Provides 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;
  • Plans and facilitates 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.
  1. Participates in joint resource mobilization for the UN MSDF
  • Provides substantive support to 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;
  • Plans and facilitates the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of joint programmes and programming processes for use in joint resource mobilization;
  • Provides substantive support for 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, Information and Advocacy Group;
  • Collaborates with other RC Offices in the Caribbean for joint resource mobilization initiatives under the UN MSDF.
  1. Provides substantive support on financing for accelerating the achievement of the SDGs
  • Provides substantive support on financing for development options, instruments, modalities to the RC/UNCT, in alignment with the Common Country Analysis (CCA), UN MSDF (and future UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks), MAPS (Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support) and similar processes;
  • Analyzes trends and provides advice on new and innovative financing mechanisms for development and SDG acceleration;
  • Provides inputs for briefing papers and discussion points on issues related to financing for development for consideration by RC/UNCT;
  • Plans and facilitates engagements with external stakeholders - including the national government, international financial institutions, private sector and others - on financing for SDG acceleration;
  • Undertakes 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 UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (where relevant).
  1. Supports knowledge management and capacity development
  • Plans and facilitates the development, maintenance and sharing of knowledge and intelligence, to ensure RC/UNCT are informed and positioned 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;
  • Undertakes activities to strengthen the capacity of UNCTs to mainstream and promote SDG investment partnerships;
  • Provides substantive support for the discovery, evaluation and selection of partnership opportunities at the sourcing and origination stages;
  • Collaborates with other RC Offices in the Caribbean for joint knowledge management and capacity development initiatives under the UN MSDF.

  • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
  • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

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.

Required experience:

60 Months

Experience remark:

A minimum of five 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. Work experience in partnerships and development finance in Guyana is desirable.

  • Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
  • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

  • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels;

  • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
  • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
  • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
  • Sound security awareness;
  • Have affinity with or interest in national development initiatives, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • Spanish(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Resource mobilization, partnership and donor coordination, Development programme/project administration

Area of expertise details:

A minimum of five 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. Work experience in partnerships and development finance in Guyana is desirable.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

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Application deadline: 20-Dec-2020 at 23:59hrs, Germany time zone

UN VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS (International Specialist – Guyana): - A monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of USD 2,385.70 (plus family allowance, if applicable) to cover the costs of accommodation, housing and regular living expenses. - International travel costs’ reimbursement, settling-in grant and repatriation grants are provided. - Health insurance (including dental and up to three dependants), life and permanent disability insurance are included, as well as a resettlement allowance upon satisfactory completion service. - Annual, medical and parental leave (if applicable), e-learning courses and training allowance (reimbursement). - Full time availability is required.

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