Partnership Specialist – Sustainable Development

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Overview

Support UNDP in partnership development and resource mobilization for sustainable development in Morocco.

You have:

• Demonstrated interest or experience in partnership development, business development, or stakeholder engagement, up to two years.
• Experience managing diverse partnerships across multiple sectors
• Experience working with government institutions, private sector, and civil society organizations
• Experience with UN system or international development organizations is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Moroccan development landscape and institutional framework is an asset.

Contract

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Morocco is strengthening and diversifying its partnership portfolio and enhancing strategic alliances to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the country, in line with UNDP Strategic Plan, the UNDP Country Programme document (2023-2027) and Morocco’s New Development Model. This position, generously funded by Spain, will support UNDP's broader partnership strategy and contributes to the implementation of Morocco's national development priorities through enhanced collaboration with a broad range of key stakeholders in line with UNDP’s mandate and comparative advantage.

Under the overall guidance of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative (RR ) and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR ) for Programme and Operations, the international UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support the Country Office (CO ) Directorate (RR/DRR) with analysis of key development data and development policy analysis as a background for strategic partnership-building and resource mobilization: • Support the Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative in development engagement activities with existing and potential partners • Contribute to the CO annual report, policy analyses, partnership reports, briefing notes, and presentations for senior management • Support senior management’s participation in high-visibility activities showcasing successful partnerships and their development impact • Contribute to thematic reflections and partnership meetings on Financing, Gender, Youth and Employment • Gather information and data from publicly available sources, conduct policy research including on development cooperation, and prepare literature reviews on sustainable development, inclusive green growth, financing for development, and related topics, examining key trends through the lenses of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), international development cooperation, and South-South cooperation • Conduct analysis and processes related to the UNDP Due Diligence policy on the private sector • Contribute to analytical products, visualization, and communication; prepare short notes, policy briefs, background research, and concept notes, synthesizing findings into actionable insights • Develop charts, dashboards, and presentations to effectively communicate analytical results to internal and external audiences Actively contribute to the CO Partnership Task Force and relevant thematic working groups at the inter-agency level: • Map and keep track of existing and potential strategic partnerships with government institutions, private sector entities, civil society organizations, academia, and international partners • Support the drafting of funding proposals, partnership agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and collaboration frameworks with diverse stakeholders • Organize partnership forums, networking events, and multi-stakeholder dialogues • Propose innovative partnership models and frameworks that align with UNDP's mandate and Morocco's development priorities • Participate in the Global Partnership Platform (GPP ) thematic groups as needed Policy analysis, knowledge generation, and management: • Contribute to relevant CO knowledge products, documenting lessons learned, case studies, and promising practices • Follow up on global and regional launches of knowledge products (KPs ) to contribute to analysis and knowledge exchange • Maintain comprehensive partnership and knowledge management (KM ) databases and tracking systems • Identify emerging partnership trends and innovative collaboration mechanisms

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Communication ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest or experience (up to two years): • Partnership development, business development, or stakeholder engagement • Managing diverse partnerships across multiple sectors • Working with government institutions, private sector, and civil society organizations • Experience with UN system or international development organizations desirable • Knowledge of the Moroccan development landscape and institutional framework an asset

The UNV will live in the city of Rabat that counts with suitable utilities, housing, transportation, banks, malls, etc. Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, has an estimated population of 516 000 inhabitants. It is a coastal town in western Morocco. The climate of the city is subject to four well-marked seasons and the humidity of the ocean air is clearly felt. Winters are cool and rainy, with night-time minima falling below 5 °C and days around 17 °C. Summers are hot and temperatures sometimes exceed 35 °C. Rabat has a small international airport but a wide network of ground transportation to all locations within the country. Rabat is at 90 Km from Casablanca, the largest city of Morocco and which houses the biggest airport in Morocco. Rabat offers access to qualified medical and dentistry services. Morocco is characterized by geographical diversity, which includes Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, Mountain of the Atlas, wetlands, the desert and forests. Morocco also has a rich cultural diversity. The city does not present serious problems in terms of public safety. The general safety conditions are guaranteed by the rules established by United Nations.

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