Partnerships Development Advisor
2025-07-21T12:09:46+00:00
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Management
2025-07-30T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
Expected deliverables:
- Business development strategy:
- Play an advisory role throughout the implementation of the MCO/Mekong business and partnerships strategy;
- Advise/support senior management and operational staff on new partnership and funding opportunities;
- Research and analyse specific donor programming priorities to identify potential funding opportunities appropriate to UNOPS’ strategy and mandate;
- Review related project proposals in line with the MCO/Mekong strategy and donor priorities;
- Advise the MCO/Mekong Office managers and support the business planning process to define high-priority clients, countries, sectors and service areas;
- Advise the MCO/Mekong Office managers on opportunities for expanding the office portfolio;
- Contribute to internal feedback mechanisms to continuously improve both the form and content of partner outreach and project development activities.
- Developing and deepening partnerships:
- Conduct regular scans of funding pipelines and donor strategies across Mekong countries
- Develop and deepen partnerships with selected key partners by building and maintaining professional relationships at appropriate levels;
- Expand the MCO/Mekong Office outreach by exploring new partnership opportunities with Foundations, NGOs, academia, and the private sector;
- Identify the interests/priorities of partners and potential innovative businesses for the MCO/Mekong Office in light of UNOPS corporate and Asia Region Strategic Plans;
- Participate in key partnership-building meetings, and ensure systematic and timely follow-up;
- Showcase MCO/Mekong Office capabilities and value-added, and enhance the understanding of UNOPS with relevant partners;
- Support the drafting of early-stage project concept notes and proposals, in collaboration with technical teams;
- Support senior MCO leadership and Country Manager in preparing for high-level partner meetings;
- Coordinate the organisation of meetings between MCO/Mekong Office managers and key Government representatives.
- Project identification, formulation and support to field offices
- Research and assess the stakeholder landscape to identify priority themes and opportunities;
- Support the negotiation of new projects and programme with key partners and donors;
- Advise and contribute to ongoing project developments.
Schedule of payments
- Workdays will be pre-agreed prior to the commencement of and during the assignment. Payment will be made for days actually worked and certified by the relevant supervisor/authority and will be processed once per month and upon the completion of the UNOPS Certificate of Payment and the timesheet.
Education
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications, International Relations or related fields is required.
- A combination of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as outlined above, with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience (or more, depending on academic credentials) in one or the combination of the following areas: international business development, project development, project management, strategic relationships, finance management, management of infrastructure funds, public–private partnership (PPP), or related fields is required.
- Experience working with Government Ministries is required.
- Experience in working with a range of stakeholders and donors is required.
- Experience in innovative development programs and financing mechanisms is an asset.
- Experience in UN system organisations is an asset.
- Experience working in Mekong countries is an asset.
- Experience with government donors and a network of development partners is desirable
Business development strategy: Play an advisory role throughout the implementation of the MCO/Mekong business and partnerships strategy; Advise/support senior management and operational staff on new partnership and funding opportunities; Research and analyse specific donor programming priorities to identify potential funding opportunities appropriate to UNOPS’ strategy and mandate; Review related project proposals in line with the MCO/Mekong strategy and donor priorities; Advise the MCO/Mekong Office managers and support the business planning process to define high-priority clients, countries, sectors and service areas; Advise the MCO/Mekong Office managers on opportunities for expanding the office portfolio; Contribute to internal feedback mechanisms to continuously improve both the form and content of partner outreach and project development activities. Developing and deepening partnerships: Conduct regular scans of funding pipelines and donor strategies across Mekong countries Develop and deepen partnerships with selected key partners by building and maintaining professional relationships at appropriate levels; Expand the MCO/Mekong Office outreach by exploring new partnership opportunities with Foundations, NGOs, academia, and the private sector; Identify the interests/priorities of partners and potential innovative businesses for the MCO/Mekong Office in light of UNOPS corporate and Asia Region Strategic Plans; Participate in key partnership-building meetings, and ensure systematic and timely follow-up; Showcase MCO/Mekong Office capabilities and value-added, and enhance the understanding of UNOPS with relevant partners; Support the drafting of early-stage project concept notes and proposals, in collaboration with technical teams; Support senior MCO leadership and Country Manager in preparing for high-level partner meetings; Coordinate the organisation of meetings between MCO/Mekong Office managers and key Government representatives. Project identification, formulation and support to field offices Research and assess the stakeholder landscape to identify priority themes and opportunities; Support the negotiation of new projects and programme with key partners and donors; Advise and contribute to ongoing project developments.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications, International Relations or related fields is required. A combination of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as outlined above, with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above. Experience A minimum of seven (7) years of experience (or more, depending on academic credentials) in one or the combination of the following areas: international business development, project development, project management, strategic relationships, finance management, management of infrastructure funds, public–private partnership (PPP), or related fields is required. Experience working with Government Ministries is required. Experience in working with a range of stakeholders and donors is required. Experience in innovative development programs and financing mechanisms is an asset. Experience in UN system organisations is an asset. Experience working in Mekong countries is an asset. Experience with government donors and a network of development partners is desirable
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Vacancy title:
Partnerships Development Advisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 30 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Expected deliverables:
- Business development strategy:
- Play an advisory role throughout the implementation of the MCO/Mekong business and partnerships strategy;
- Advise/support senior management and operational staff on new partnership and funding opportunities;
- Research and analyse specific donor programming priorities to identify potential funding opportunities appropriate to UNOPS’ strategy and mandate;
- Review related project proposals in line with the MCO/Mekong strategy and donor priorities;
- Advise the MCO/Mekong Office managers and support the business planning process to define high-priority clients, countries, sectors and service areas;
- Advise the MCO/Mekong Office managers on opportunities for expanding the office portfolio;
- Contribute to internal feedback mechanisms to continuously improve both the form and content of partner outreach and project development activities.
- Developing and deepening partnerships:
- Conduct regular scans of funding pipelines and donor strategies across Mekong countries
- Develop and deepen partnerships with selected key partners by building and maintaining professional relationships at appropriate levels;
- Expand the MCO/Mekong Office outreach by exploring new partnership opportunities with Foundations, NGOs, academia, and the private sector;
- Identify the interests/priorities of partners and potential innovative businesses for the MCO/Mekong Office in light of UNOPS corporate and Asia Region Strategic Plans;
- Participate in key partnership-building meetings, and ensure systematic and timely follow-up;
- Showcase MCO/Mekong Office capabilities and value-added, and enhance the understanding of UNOPS with relevant partners;
- Support the drafting of early-stage project concept notes and proposals, in collaboration with technical teams;
- Support senior MCO leadership and Country Manager in preparing for high-level partner meetings;
- Coordinate the organisation of meetings between MCO/Mekong Office managers and key Government representatives.
- Project identification, formulation and support to field offices
- Research and assess the stakeholder landscape to identify priority themes and opportunities;
- Support the negotiation of new projects and programme with key partners and donors;
- Advise and contribute to ongoing project developments.
Schedule of payments
- Workdays will be pre-agreed prior to the commencement of and during the assignment. Payment will be made for days actually worked and certified by the relevant supervisor/authority and will be processed once per month and upon the completion of the UNOPS Certificate of Payment and the timesheet.
Education
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications, International Relations or related fields is required.
- A combination of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as outlined above, with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience (or more, depending on academic credentials) in one or the combination of the following areas: international business development, project development, project management, strategic relationships, finance management, management of infrastructure funds, public–private partnership (PPP), or related fields is required.
- Experience working with Government Ministries is required.
- Experience in working with a range of stakeholders and donors is required.
- Experience in innovative development programs and financing mechanisms is an asset.
- Experience in UN system organisations is an asset.
- Experience working in Mekong countries is an asset.
- Experience with government donors and a network of development partners is desirable
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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