Project Consultant

Result of Service The consultant will support Programme Officers in project management, event planning and will contribute to the successful communications and advocacy of the UN Office for Partnerships, particularly as it relates to the Decade of Action.

Work Location New York

Expected duration 4 months

Duties and Responsibilities This position is located in the United Nations Office for Partnerships. Guided by the priorities of the UN Secretary-General, UN Partnerships is the gateway to the UN system to connect and co-create partnerships to deliver solutions to reach everyone, everywhere. In its role as a connector, UN Partnerships proactively engages, convenes and leverages stakeholders, initiatives and solutions in support of the Decade of Action to keep the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). UN Partnerships oversees the SDG Advocates programme, the UN Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP), the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF), and the SDG Strategy Hub. The incumbent will support all initiatives of the UN Partnerships and report to the Chief of Office of UN Partnerships, and work closely with other members of the team. Responsibilities: The incumbent will predominantly support initiatives of the UN Office for Partnerships and report to the Chief of Office and work closely with other members of the UNOP team. - Support Programme Officers in project administration through review of project checklists, progress reports and correspondence; - Assist in closing of projects at the end of the cycle; help identifies lessons learned and successful, replicable or scalable outcomes; - Participate in monitoring and evaluation processes of UNDEF projects - Prepare and research on project concepts and support the review of project proposals, project documents and budgets. - Plan and organize events, meetings and special projects convened by the UN Office for Partnerships: identify relevant speakers and facilitate their involvement; prepare background notes and talking points; produce reports. - Conduct research and analysis for presentation of the UN Office for Partnerships; draft background notes, talking points, and other briefing materials. Draft correspondence for senior UN staff regarding partnerships and advocacy. - The consultant will execute UN Partnerships ongoing outreach coordination efforts, communication strategy and activities to publicize major events. - Develop communication materials for the UN Partnerships leadership. Lead in dissemination of various communication products, both internally and externally - Monitor developments and trends regarding issues relevant the Sustainable Development Goals and specific initiatives of the UN leadership and the UN Office for Partnerships - Research a broad scope of information sources, printed and electronic; compile and present information for use in the preparation and production of advocacy efforts - Support the Front Office on design and implementation of resource mobilization and partnerships building strategy.

Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, environmental studies 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. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in programme and partnership support, in combination with an advanced university degree is required Experience in project administration and project budget is required Experience in planning and organizing events and special projects is required Develop communication materials is desired

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English and French are required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

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.