Partnership Officer, Multiple positions

Jerusalem Office – UNOPS Project Management and Infrastructure Centre of Excellence

Since the opening of the Jerusalem Office in 2006, UNOPS has significantly strengthened its operations in Palestine. Our expert knowledge, skills and management systems contribute to the sustainable development of public infrastructure in Gaza and the West Bank, including Area C and East Jerusalem.

Under the oversight of the Director of the UNOPS Jerusalem Operations Center and direct supervision of the Partnerships Advisor the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Contribute to the development of partnership and programme development plan in line with UNOPS Strategic Plan and Regional Strategies including country context and analysis of development and humanitarian landscape.

• Coordinate and collaborate with relevant Partnerships personnel at local, liaison and HQ level as well as Project Managers and project personnel of the country office.

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience project development, research and report writing, strategic planning including experience at the international level, and facilitating partnerships.

• Experience in producing analytical reports and communications products is required

• Prior experience working with bilateral and multilateral donors is required.

• Computer literate, in particular MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

• Experience in preparing, coordinating and leading donor reporting processes, as well as governmental and UN’s planning processes is preferable.

• Experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector is preferable.

• Good knowledge of the situation and challenges in the Middle East or prior working experience in the region is an asset. 

• Experience with inter-agency and governmental planning processes is desirable.

• Knowledge of digital media, visual communication and interactive storytelling methods is desirable.

• Experience in the UN system is an asset.

• Fluency in written and spoken English. 

• Fluency in Arabic is a strong desire.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.