Resident Coordinator System Partnerships Officer Jobs in Rwanda

Within delegated authority, the Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships & Finance will be responsible of the following duties:

1. Assists With the Provision of Substantive Support for Strategic Planning for and Coordination of Unct Strategic Partnerships With Civil Society, the Private Sector and Others for 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 a UNCT working group or similar platform for 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 other non-traditional partners;

• • 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.


2. Contributes to Joint Partnership and Resource Mobilization Initiatives and Supports the Effective Coordination and Management of Pooled Funding Mechanisms for the Un Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework:


• 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 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. Works Closely With the Resident Coordinator Office Economist 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, Integrated National Financing 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 Economist, ensures effective engagement of relevant counterparts, especially private sector, civil society and development partners, 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. Contributes 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;

• Collects, documents and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through reports and data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.


• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area, is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) 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 five (5) years of progressively responsible experience and track record in project or programme management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

Experience in preparing project or programme proposals is required.

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

Experience in supporting knowledge management for partnerships is required.

Experience in supporting financing of SDGs is desirable.

Work experience of two (2) years or more in data analytics or related area is desirable.


Languages

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


NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand), and "Knowledge of' 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.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Resident Coordinator System Partnerships Officer Jobs in Rwanda

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