Partnership Support Individual Contractor

Result of Service The consultancy has two primary purposes: 1) to support the DCO LAC in implementing a partnership strategy that builds partnerships with internal and external stakeholders of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and 2) to support the coordination of the LAC network of RCO partnership and development finance officers through the organisation of the monthly meetings of the network, and the development of related products, such as mappings, compilation of good practices, and development of guidance.

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration 3 months

Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director of DCO LAC and reporting to the DCO LAC Senior Regional Coordination Officer Acting, the consultant will provide the support indicated below. The consultant will work in direct collaboration with DCO LAC officers.

1. Support the implementation of the DCO LAC partnership strategy. o Liaise and follow up the negotiations and agreements with IFIs, particularly regional development banks, such as CAF, CABEI, CDB and others. o Participate on behalf of DCO LAC in the Regional Collaboration Platform Working Group on Partnerships and Communications (PCWG) for the meetings/initiatives related to partnerships and any other inter-agency group or initiative related to partnerships.

2. Support the coordination and advise the LAC network of RCO Partnership and Development Finance Officers (PDFOs). o Coordinate monthly PDFOs Community of Practice meetings in close coordination with the Partnership Officers. These activities include contacting UN entities and external actors as needed, in close coordination with the partnership’s unit in DCO New York. o Provide advice and guidance to the RCO PDFOs, particularly on preparing national partnerships and resource mobilisation joint strategies. o Support RCO PDFOs in the establishment of Memoranda of Understanding and Letters of Intent in close collaboration with legal offices at DCO HQ o Facilitate the creation of task forces within the PDFO network to deliver on specific products/initiatives the network prioritises. o For support to PDFOs on private sector engagement, coordinate with the Senior Adviser of the regional office of the Global Compact based in DCO LAC for specific advisory support and guidance to the network of LAC PDFOs. o For support to PDFOs on financing for development, coordinate with the Regional Economic Affairs Officer in DCO LAC for specific advisory support and guidance on the issue.

3. Provide technical support with organising regional meetings with UN and non-UN partners organised by DCO LAC. 4. Provide other technical support functions as required and aligned with his main role.

Qualifications/special skills Master’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, or related fields. At least eight years experience in partnership development. Previous experience in UN inter-agency coordination is required; experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean is required; Experience with international financial institutions is an asset; Familiarity with the UN development reform is an asset. Proven experience in strategy development; proven experience in engaging in complex multi-stakeholder processes; analytical rigour and attention to detail; ability to summarise in a clear language; ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Languages Fluency in English and Spanish is required for this assignment.

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.