PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR

Overview

Coordinate the ISA Partnership Fund and support marine research initiatives.

You have:

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field such as international relations, capacity development, training, economics, compliance, or financial management.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, capacity development, regulatory affairs, financial management, or related fields.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 106,375 USD and 139,289 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is based in the Executive Office of the Secretary General (EOSG) of the International Seabed Authority in Kingston, Jamaica. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an international organization established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the Convention. The ISA is responsible for organizing and controlling activities in the Area, particularly in administering its resources. On 3 August 2022, the ISA Assembly established the ISA Partnership Fund, a multi-donor trust fund aimed at promoting marine scientific research and supporting capacity development aligned with the needs of developing States Members of ISA. The Fund contributes to implementing the Action Plan in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Secretary General, and the direct supervision of the Chief De Cabinet and within delegated authority, the Partnership Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties: • Gather, select, and analyze information within the scope of the ISA Partnership Fund from various sources. • Keep abreast of developments in marine scientific research and capacity development related to ISA activities. • Organize meetings of the ISA Partnership Fund Board and prepare relevant reports, notes, speeches, and supporting documents, including indicative budgets and results frameworks for funded activities. • Support the implementation and monitoring of activities financed by the ISA Partnership Fund, aligning with organizational strategy and operational constraints. • Provide technical advice or mobilize expertise on programmes and policy issues, including assessment, activity planning, innovative approaches, and strategy development to advance the Fund’s objectives. • Maintain contacts with donors, beneficiaries, international organizations, governments, civil society, and the private sector regarding the Partnership Fund. • Contribute to resource mobilization efforts. • Perform other duties as required by the Chef de Cabinet or the Secretary General.

Competencies

•Professionalism: Good knowledge of programme and project implementation processes in international organizations (i.e. the United Nations). Familiarity with the substantive mandate of ISA. Ability to gather large quantities of information and present the appropriate information succinctly to a target audience. Ability to work under pressure and produce output that is accurate, timely and of high quality; Ability to effectively organize multiple priority assignments. Ability to build relationships across complex organizational structures. Proven effective cognitive abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. •Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant field such as international relations, capacity development, training, economics, compliance, or financial management. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two (2) years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, capacity development, regulatory affairs, financial management, or related fields is required. Experience in preparing analytical reports, research, and background papers is required. Experience in conceptualizing and organizing proposals is required. Demonstrated interest and experiences in law of the sea; deep-seabed mineral activities; ocean governance and Blue Economy matters is desirable; Experience in liaising with governments, private sector entities, and international organizations is desired.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the Authority. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

The appointment is available for a finite period of one year and renewal thereof is subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. ISA is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. At the ISA/United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The ISA/United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The ISA/United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Only nationals of ISA Member States are eligible for consideration.

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. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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