Partnerships Specialist (Retainer)/Part Time

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director, the Strategic Partnerships Advisor will act as an advisor to the UNOPS Pakistan senior management team on different strategic aspects of partnership development. This includes provision of guidance in the establishment of key linkages, rapport and network with the Government of Pakistan (both on federal and provincial levels).  UNOPS Pakistan currently has a number of initiatives in the pipeline which needs to be closely developed in partnership with the Government of Pakistan and selected development partners. These initiatives include the areas of Infrastructure development, DRR, resilience, health and waste management to name a few. UNOPS Pakistan is seeking a well experienced professional with strong business and political acumen who could support the country team to gain traction on these areas and develop new leads as which are in line with the priorities of the Government of Pakistan.

1. Strategic Information gathering, Analysis and Communication
2. Strategic advice and guidance to UNOPS Pakistan Senior management
3. Partnership and programme development planning
4. Development and follow up of partnership opportunities
5. Representation, inter-government collaboration and partnership development

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.