Job Description

Org. Setting and Reporting

The UN Secretary‑General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform that repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator – the highest‑ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary‑General at country level – support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDG’s.

THIS IS A FIXED TERM LIMITED POSITION. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Lima, Peru and reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible of the following duties:

1. Assist with the provision of substantive support for strategic planning for and coordination of UNCT strategic partnerships with government, civil society, the private sector and others on SDG achievement:
   • Provides advice on the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy in alignment with and support of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
   • Supports the effective implementation, monitoring and assessment of the strategy at regular intervals to harness new emerging opportunities, to anticipate changes to the internal direction and external environment, and to make mid‑term adjustments.
   • Conducts liaison and coordination with UN entities at country, regional and HQ levels, to help package and define a value proposition for local UN partnerships that can engage a wide range of stakeholders, including the private sector, civil society and traditional partners such as government (legislative, executive and judicial) and development partners.
   • Serves as one of the entry points for external stakeholders seeking guidance and support in navigating opportunities to partner with the UNCT.
   • Provides substantive support to the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UNCT in identifying risks and opportunities related to specific partnerships, and suggests mitigation measures as relevant.
   • Provides inputs on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership opportunities, in accordance with UN regulations and procedures.
   • Provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally tailored partnerships.
   • Serves as liaison to Global Compact Local Networks (in countries where such Networks are established), assisting the Resident Coordinator in advising the Local Network Board and strengthening local UN engagement with the private sector; in countries without an established Local Network, working with UN Global Compact regional hubs to promote the UN Global Compact Ten Principles and business support for the SDGs.
2. Participate in joint partnership and resource mobilization initiatives:
   • Provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally tailored resource mobilization strategies and initiatives for Cooperation Framework priorities, and identify appropriate data and benchmarks to measure progress and success.
   • Monitors and analyzes existing resource mobilization partnerships and relationships, including traditional and non‑traditional partners and donors (including high net‑worth individuals, private sector, innovative funds) to be explored for direct funding to the UN.
   • Supports the UNCT with analysis of funding streams from internal and external sources, enabling their timely and coordinated engagement around preparation of proposals.
   • Supports the UNCT in preparation of the Funding Framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
   • Provides support to the design joint programmes for use in joint resource mobilization and coordination during the implementation of joint programmes as needed.
   • Advises RC/UNCT on offers from specialized UN entities for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and support the youth partnership strategy to support the SG priorities on youths, disability inclusion, gender and other thematic issues.
   • Advises the RC/UNCT on corporate policies relating to effective management of resources, including through the establishment and use of pooled funds.
   • Assists in the establishment and management of the country‑based SDG Fund, in close collaboration with UN Multi‑Partner Trust Fund Office (where relevant).
3. Work closely with the resident coordinator office team and other UN country team finance experts to promote partnerships to support financing for accelerating the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs):
   • Provides advice on partnership opportunities to drive financing for development options, instruments, modalities to the RC/UNCT, in alignment with the Common Country Analysis (CCA), Cooperation Framework and similar processes.
   • Prepares briefing papers and discussion points on partnership issues related to financing for development for consideration by RC/UNCT.
   • Contributes to advocacy, communications and dialogues with partners to improve development assistance policies and practice.
   • Working in close collaboration with the RCO team, ensures effective engagement of relevant counterparts, especially private sector, civil society and development partners, Congress and the Executive branch to develop engagement and partnerships around SDG financing.
   • Undertakes the design and execution of innovative proposals to strengthen the UNCT engagement and reputation, and to generate greater financial resources in support of the SDGs.
4. Contribute to knowledge management and capacity development relating to partnerships and resource mobilization and management at the country level:
   • Promotes collaboration, peer support, innovation, good practices, lessons learned, needs, and opportunities through active participation to the local, regional and global communities of practice and knowledge networks within the Resident Coordinator System and across the UN.
   • Researches, analyzes and presents best practices and lessons learned from implementation of UN partnership initiatives, with a view to advising the RC and UNCT on actions to strengthen the partnership orientation of the UN.
   • Supports the UNCT with a knowledge repository of potential donors at national and sub‑national levels.
   • Monitors and analyzes best practices and successful models of SDG partnerships and resource mobilization implemented by the UN in country and elsewhere.
   • Provides advice on global/corporate guidelines, tools and other materials related to partnerships, resource mobilization and donor engagement.
   • Keeps abreast of emerging innovative approaches in the area of partnerships, resource mobilization and donor engagement, and proposes new ways of working, where relevant.
   • Reflects on processes of his/ her work area at key milestones and generates knowledge valuable to others in the RC system/ UN Country Teams.
5. Other:
   • Contributes to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data‑driven planning, decision‑making, presentation and reporting.
   • Documents requirements and background information used for data analysis.
   • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business, public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area is required. A first‑level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non‑degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience and track record in project/program management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

Experience in preparing project/program proposals is required.

Experience in developing and implementing partnership and resources mobilization strategies is required.

Experience in engaging with the government or international development partners is desirable.

Working experience in the United Nations, similar international organization or NGO, is desirable.

One year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is required.

NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and knowledge equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment, such as a written test, which will be followed by a competency‑based interview by phone or teleconference.

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.

The UN 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 UN 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.

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