Associate Partnerships Officer, P2

Position description

The position is located under the Division of Public Private Partnerships (IET/PPP) which promote strategic partnerships to increase the impact potential of UNIDO projects, PCPs and CPs and regional and global cooperation programmes. Such partners would include private sector associations, individual firms, think tanks, development agencies and financing partners, the latter to be attended in coordination with IET/IFI. It designs, negotiates and coordinates partnerships with global initiatives, fora and developmental partners engaged in sustainable industrial development.

The Associate Programme Officer works under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Division of Public Private Partnerships, in close collaboration with colleagues to support the mandate of the Division to promote strategic partnerships to increase the impact potential of UNIDO projects and programmes.

At the P2 level, the incumbent is expected to deliver: (a) work that is analytical in contributing to results achieved by the Division; (b) in creating an enabling environment for collaborative work which is catalytic to achieving results; (c) in building relationships which contributes to counterparts’ engagement and (d) in achieving results that provide baselines for a service. The measure of success is timely, consistent and appropriate delivery of results.

The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, within as well as outside the division. Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Director-General and in this context all staff are expected to serve in any assignment and duty station as determined by the needs of the Organization.

Main Responsibilities

As a team-leader or member, whether on a divisional, cross-functional or cross sectoral level, the incumbent shall carry out the following generic activities to achieve the results of the Division and the outcomes of Directorate:

• Develop and operationalize a data-driven partnership management tool: Participate in the development, integration and management of a robust CRM solution to serve as a real-time knowledge sharing and decision-making tool. This will serve as an organizational tool for partnership monitoring, reporting, and learning.
• Develop new business models for the engagement with technology leaders: In close collaboration with COR/DIT, scale-up partnerships with technology leaders to harness digital innovation and co-create impactful projects that drive industrial transformation.
• Integrated Partnership Approaches in UNIDO: Contribute to the establishment and refinement of partnership modalities and mechanisms, assist in the development of partnership instruments, and serve as a knowledge source on partnerships within the organization. Cooperate with other divisions in-house with the purpose of identifying and developing synergistic opportunities with industry leaders, facilitating strategic partnerships, and providing advisory support across the partnership lifecycle for the successful scale-up of strategic UNIDO initiatives.
• Member State Engagement via Private Sector: Assist in developing strategies to strengthen relations with Member States through private sector cooperation and explore the sector’s role in enhancing UNIDO membership engagement.
• Global Forum Function: Assist in the preparation for UNIDO’s global forum activities (conferences, seminars, expert group meetings, etc.) and in their running. Prepare UNIDO publications and other information dissemination aids and tools. Keep abreast of technical and economic developments, market developments and trends in the areas of the Division’s mandate through close contacts with the business sector and other non-state actors.
• Support and Research Tasks: Includes drafting reports and undertaking research tasks as required.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required by the Chief of the Division or the Managing Director of the Directorate.

Core Values and Competencies

Core Values:

• WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.
• WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.
• WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key Competencies:

• WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.
• WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those, we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.
• WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.
• WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

Minimum Organizational Requirements

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in economics, business administration, international relations, or a related field with a focus on international business and/or public policy, is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in developing and managing partnerships at international level is required.
• Ability to research and analyse information is required.
• Knowledge/experience in all phases of the Project Cycle, is desirable.
• Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries, is desirable.
• Experience in developing or managing strategic partnerships with the business sector, resource mobilization and/or business development is required.
• Familiarity with the UN system and its context is required.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in or working knowledge of other official language(s) of the United Nations, is desirable.

 

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