Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Junior Officer

Contribute to strengthening engagement with international financial institutions and private sector actors.

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Application deadline 9 months ago: Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Contribute to strengthening engagement with international financial institutions and private sector actors.

You have:

Demonstrated interest or experience in development cooperation
Demonstrated interest or experience in partnerships, donor coordination, or fundraising
Demonstrated interest or experience in private sector engagement
Familiarity with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Familiarity with UN reform
Familiarity with the Latin America and Caribbean regional context

Contract

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Details

The role will contribute to DCO LAC’s efforts to strengthen engagement with international financial institutions (IFIs), private sector actors, philanthropic institutions, and regional political blocs (e.g., CARICOM, CELAC, EU-LAC).

Under the leadership of the Senior Regional Coordination Officer and Team Leader, and in close coordination with the Regional Partnerships Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support DCO LACs' work as a co-chair of the RCPs Regional Communications and Partnerships Working Group.

Support the implementation of the Workplan of the DCO LAC Functional RCOs Partnerships Network

Conduct stakeholder mapping and develop a regional partnerships database.

Support the drafting of partnership proposals, donor profiles, and talking points for senior leadership.

Support the coordination of engagement with IFIs, the EU, and the private sector in alignment with the EU-LAC Global Gateway and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) financing frameworks.

Monitor relevant regional trends, donor funding opportunities, and Team Europe Initiatives.

Support the organisation of partnership dialogues, briefings, and knowledge-sharing events across the region.

Contribute to the development of the DCO LAC resource mobilisation strategy and country-level joint resource mobilisation support for UNCTs.

Draft inputs for reports, presentations, and analytical products to highlight DCO’s regional convening efforts.

☒Adaptability and Flexibility ☒Commitment and Motivation ☒Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest or experience in:

-Development cooperation -Partnerships, donor coordination, or fundraising -Private sector engagement

Skills in:

-Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

Familiarity with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs), UN reform, and the Latin America and Caribbean regional context

Panama has consistently ranked as one of the most stable and secure countries in Central America. It boasts a robust economy using US Dollar, political stability, well-established infrastructure, and a pro-business government that is focused on attracting foreign investment. The country’s commitment to safety and security provides expats with peace of mind as they settle into their new lives.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with partnership coordination?	This question assesses your background and proficiency in managing partnerships, crucial for this role.	Highlight specific partnerships you managed and the impact they had.
How do you analyze and present data to support resource mobilization?	This explores your analytical and presentation skills, essential for helping the organization succeed.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to engage the private sector effectively?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to work as part of a team in a complex project.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals, and how do they apply to this role?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share your approach to stakeholder mapping?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you keep track of donor funding opportunities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in development cooperation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.