Partnerships Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)
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UNOPS is hiring a mid-level Partnerships Specialist (Internal Candidates Only) in Dar es Salaam to develop and implement partnership and program development plans for East African countries, focusing on building relationships with governments, UN agencies, and donors.
- Role
- Partnerships Specialist (Internal Candidates Only)
- Organization
- UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location
- Dar es Salaam, Both national and international
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Develop and implement partnership and program development plans for East African countries, focusing on building relationships with governments, UN agencies, and donors to mobilize resources and expand the office's portfolio.
What you'll do
- Develop a comprehensive partnership development and communications plan in line with UNOPS Strategic Plan and Regional Strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate humanitarian and development trends and needs to identify areas of collaboration within the UNOPS mandate and existing capacity.
- Research events, publications, and announcements to track and screen opportunities for possible UNOPS interventions and identify trends that will drive partnership opportunities.
- Contribute to the identification, design, formulation, and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project document briefs for discussion with partners.
- Coordinate and collaborate with relevant Partnerships personnel at local, liaison, and HQ level, as well as Project Managers and project personnel of the country offices covered by the office, to ensure aligned and coherent interactions with partners.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications, or International Relations.
- At least 5 years of experience in an International Development including demonstrated experience in developing and executing partnership, communications, and program development plans.
- Experience identifying, developing, and/or negotiating partnership opportunities with IFIs/MDBs, including translating government and financing institution priorities into implementable projects and programs.
- Experience establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international development organizations, governments, foundations, international NGOs, or private sector organizations.
- Fluency in English.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Dar es Salaam, with both national and international duties.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience in international development, and fluency in English.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted before the application deadline of October 08, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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