Under the supervision of the Director of the Partnership Group (PLG) the incumbe...
Under the supervision of the Director of the Partnership Group (PLG) the incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of the partnership strategy with both the World Bank Group (WB) and the US Government (USG). He/she will build on existing partnerships and ensure that actions and initiatives undertaken are aimed at achieving long-term success as a self-financing UN organization that provides value generating services to our DC-partners. The initiatives to be undertaken by the incumbent include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Be the primary representative of UNOPS in all meetings with the World Bank Group and the US Government.
- Deepen and expand the strategic engagement with DC-partners through the enhancement and implementation of the partnership engagement strategies, with a view of being: (1) known as a solutions organization, (2) recognized for the value of our services, and (3) a resource in helping our partners deliver their vision.
- Lead and support the further development and implementation of the UNOPS-WB and UNOPS-USG partnership strategy through the pursuit of project and program development and advice senior management and operational staff on all partnership related topics.
- Meet and build working relationships with key staff working with our DC-partners. In particular, maintain and develop a large network amongst relevant WB and USG stakeholders, including but not limited to OPCS vice-presidency, global practices and regional vice-presidencies in the World Bank, as well as MCC, DoS, USAID, and OFDA in the US Government.
- Provide advice and assistance to Regional Directors, Country Directors and Project Managers in regard to partnering with WB and USG, including through field support missions, and provide continuous analysis and guidance on funding trends and opportunities.
- Spearhead the sharing of knowledge related to DC-partners across the organization, including identification and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned, with a view of continuous improvement of our partner engagement in the field.
- Facilitate the negotiation of new Framework Agreements, and/or MOUs with DC-partners and maintain existing ones (for example with the World Bank). Coach UNOPS Country Offices on appropriate engagement modalities, including through targeted trainings.
- Facilitate high-level meetings between senior management of UNOPS and DC-partners, including during key events such as the WB spring and annual meetings.
- Provide quality assurance of UNOPS portfolio with DC-partners with a view to ensure that projects are delivered effectively and efficiently.
- Establish a close working relationship with and be an active, contributing member of the UN Washington Team and coordinate with the representatives of the UN agencies, funds and programmes in DC.
- Manage UNOPS Washington Liaison Office, including the preparation of annual work-plans, targets and budgets, and coaching and leading the WLO team. The incumbent is also responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.