PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER, NOC
Quick answer
The United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Damascus, Syria, is hiring a mid-level Partnerships Officer, NOC, to assist with strategic planning and coordination of UNCT partnerships for SDG achievement.
- Role
- PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER, NOC
- Organization
- United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (RCO)
- Location
- DAMASCUS, SYRIA
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Partnerships Officer will assist 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.
What you'll do
- 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.
- Serves as one of the key entry points for external stakeholders seeking guidance and support in navigating opportunities to partner with the UNCT.
What it takes
- 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 minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience and track record in strategic support to partnerships, project/programme management, resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.
- Experience of developing strategic partnerships with at least one of the following stakeholders: United Nations, government, private sector and civil society organizations is required.
- Experience of inclusion strategies that promote gender equality is desirable.
- Experience in designing and implementing partnerships is required.
- Experience in resource mobilization strategies, including private sector financing and microfinance is required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Damascus, Syria.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and experience in strategic support to partnerships, project/programme management, and resource mobilization.
How can I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided.
Is the job remote?
The job location is in Damascus, Syria, and the work schedule is not specified.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (RCO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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