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Partnerships and Development Finance - P4  

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Central African Republic, Bangui, Bangui

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Date of last update: 30/06/2022

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The United Nations Development Coordination Office and Resident Coordinator System (UN RCS)

UN RCS are the cornerstone of a coherent and well-coordinated UN development system capable of delivering integrated support to countries across the SDGs.

The United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) serves as the secretariat for the UN Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) – 34 UN agencies, funds and programmes working on development – at the regional and global level. DCO provides managerial and oversight functions for the Resident Coordinator (RC) system. 131 RCs lead UN Country Teams and coordinate UN support to countries in implementing the 2030 Agenda.

 

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Job description

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) and reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and Head of the RCO.

 

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Development Coordination Officer (Partnerships and Development Finance) will be responsible for the following duties:

1.Assists with the provision of substantive support for strategic planning for and coordination of UN Country Team (UNCT) partnerships:

• Provide support and advice to the Government of Central Africa Republic (CAR) on the functioning of the nationally-led aid coordination architecture under the Plan National Relevement et de Consolidation de la Paix en Centrafrique (RCPCA) and encourages, facilitates and supports UN engagement in RCPCA structures;
• supports drafting, revising, monitoring and reporting against benchmarks agreed by the government of CAR and the international community through the Cadre d'Engagement Mutuel (RCPCA-CEM).
• Supports the organization and execution of high-level aid coordination and partnership platforms, notably the Partnership Forums.
• Provides guidance on the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy in alignment with and support of the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF)/UN Strategic Framework (UNSF) in the country within the framework of the RCPCA architecture;
• Coordinates the 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;
• Provides analysis and recommendations on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership opportunities, in accordance with UN regulations and procedures;
• Advises the DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT on developing and implementing locally-tailored partnerships and resource mobilization strategies and initiatives;
• Plans and facilitates dialogues with partners to improve development assistance policies and practice;
• Conducts liaison and coordination with UN entities at country, regional and HQ levels, to help package and define UN business strategies, including differentiated value propositions, to attract partners, both traditional and non-traditional.

2.Guides joint resource mobilization for the UNDAF/UNSF:

• Advises the DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT on developing and implementing locally-tailored resource mobilization strategies and initiatives, and identifies appropriate data and benchmarks to measure progress and success;
• Monitors, analyzes and enhances existing resource mobilization partnerships and relationships, including those with high net worth;
• Plans and facilitates the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of joint programmes and programming processes for use in joint resource mobilization;
• Provides advice and guidance for the production and distribution of marketing materials to raise awareness about opportunities for working with the UN on SDG investment;
• Strengthens the UN brand via events, media and public relations opportunities targeted to the diverse partners, in close collaboration with the UN Communications Group.

3.Plans and facilitates substantive support on financing for accelerating the achievement of the SDGs:

• Provides advice on financing for development options, instruments, modalities to the DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT, in alignment with the Common Country Analysis (CCA), UNDAF/UNSF, MAPS (Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support) and similar processes;
• Analyzes trends and provides advice on new and innovative financing mechanisms for development and SDG acceleration;
• Prepares briefing papers and discussion points on issues related to financing for development for consideration by DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT;
• Plans and facilitates engagements with external stakeholders - including the national government, international financial institutions and others - on financing for SDG acceleration;
• Guides 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.Conducts knowledge management and capacity development activities:
• Plans and facilitates the development, maintenance and sharing of knowledge and intelligence, to ensure DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT are informed and positioned to effectively generate and harness opportunities to meet its resource mobilization targets;
• Contributes to knowledge networks and communities of practice at national, regional and global levels;
• Coordinates activities to strengthen the capacity of UNCTs to mainstream and promote SDG investment partnerships;
• Advises on the discovery, evaluation and selection of partnership opportunities at the sourcing and origination stages.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

 

Competencies

• Professionalism: Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis on sustainable development topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in developing sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

 

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

 

Work Experience

  • A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in providing strategic support to partnerships, project/programme management, resource mobilization or development finance in the context of development or humanitarian cooperation or related area is required.
  • A minimum of three years' experience in a post conflict or crisis setting is required.
  • Proven track record in resource mobilization, preferably in a complex setting, is highly desirable.

 

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Working knowledge of any other UN official languages is an advantage.

 

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

 

Special Notice

Initial appointment against this post is for a period of one year and may be subject to extension.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, as supported by the Secretary-General's Disability Inclusion Strategy.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse
and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition: External Relations, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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