PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER, NOC

LocationABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates

LevelMid

Posted2w ago

Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is hiring a mid-level Partnerships Officer to support strategic partnerships, resource mobilization, and financing for development.

Role: PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER, NOC
Organization: United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)
Location: ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates
Level: Mid
Category: Development & Fundraising

The role

The Partnerships Officer will provide substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UNCT strategic partnerships with civil society, the private sector, and other partners, participate in joint partnership and resource mobilization initiatives, and work closely with the Resident Coordinator Office Economist and other UN country team finance experts to promote partnerships to support financing for development.

What you'll do

Provide substantive support for strategic planning and coordination of UNCT strategic partnerships with civil society, the private sector, and other partners.
Participate in joint partnership and resource mobilization initiatives and support management of pooled funds.
Work closely with the Resident Coordinator Office Economist and other UN country team finance experts to promote partnerships to support financing for development.
Contribute to knowledge management and capacity development relating to partnerships and resource mobilization and management at the country level.

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.
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.
Experience of developing strategic partnerships across government, private sector and civil society organizations.
Experience in designing and implementing partnerships.
Experience in resources mobilization strategies.
Experience in preparing project /programme proposals.

What you'll bring

Strategic planning and coordinationResource mobilizationPartnership developmentData analysisCommunicationProject management

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Is the job remote?

The job is not specified as remote or in-office, but it is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified in the job posting.

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 do I apply?

Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of October 14, 2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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