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Job Title:  Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships and Development Finance  

Organisation: United Nations Resident Coordinator System (RCS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:  Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader.

About US:

The UN Secretary-General launched on 1^st January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator – the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level – support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs.

Job Summary:  

• Lead strategic planning for and coordination of UN Country Team (UNCT) partnerships
• Provides strategic support to leadership on joint UNCT resource mobilization for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, including supporting Uganda Multi-Partner Trust Fund
• Works closely with the Resident Coordinator Office Economist and other UN Country Team finance experts to promote partnership activities that support financing for accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Supports knowledge management and capacity development relating to partnerships and resource mobilization and management at the country level

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead strategic planning for and coordination of UNCT partnerships with civil society, the private sector and others

• Provides leadership and strategic advice on the development and implementation of the UN Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Strategy in alignment with and support of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
• Guides and 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;
• Leads 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 an entry point for external stakeholders seeking guidance and support in navigating opportunities to partner with the UNCT;
• Provides strategic and 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;
• Supports and provides inputs on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership opportunities, in accordance with UN regulations and procedures;
• Leads and provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally-tailored partnerships;
• Serves as liaison to Global Compact Local Network, assisting the Resident Coordinator in advising the Local Network Board and strengthening local UN engagement with the private sector; working with UN Global Compact regional hubs to promote the UN Global Compact Ten Principles and business support for the SDGs.

Provides strategic support to leadership Participates on joint resource mobilization for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, including Uganda MPTF pooled funds

• Leadership and 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 donors and new partnerships (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, coordinating for government to capture funding status of various sources as appropriate;
• Leads and supports the UNCT in preparation and annual reviews of the Funding Framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
• Substantive support to planning and facilitating the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of joint programmes and programming processes for use in joint resource mobilization;
• Advises the RC/UNCT on corporate policies relating to effective management of resources, including through the establishment and use of pooled funds;
• Leads in the establishment and management of the country-based Uganda MPTF and/or SDG Fund, in close collaboration with UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office.
• Lead UNCT’s access to and reporting of various funding mechanisms in implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

Works closely with the Resident Coordinator Office Economist and other UN Country Team finance experts to promote partnership activities that 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 dialogues with partners to improve development assistance policies and practice;
• Working in close collaboration with the RCO Economist, leads in ensuring 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;

Leads Supports 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 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, economics, international relations 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.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience and track record in partnerships and resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation or related area is required
• Experience developing and implementing the Private sector engagement is desirable
• Experience working in an inter-agency coordination role is desirable
• Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is desirable.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

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.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• 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.
• 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 improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the United Nations in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 8^th April 2022 

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