Partnerships Advisor

In response to the request of the Government of Ukraine (GoU), UNOPS opened an office in Ukraine in 2017. The office currently has a portfolio of projects in the areas of the rule of law, crisis recovery, good governance, human resources management, procurement, and logistics.

On September 30, 2019, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Government's Action Plan that defines goals and priorities for the next five years. Human capital and economic development, European integration, safety and quality of life of Ukraine’s citizens are the main priorities announced by the Government. UNOPS is looking to support the GoU in achieving the goals and targets stated in the Government’s Action Plan and ultimately contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by the country.

1. Partnership and programme development planning

2. Development and follow up of partnership opportunities

3. Knowledge management and innovation

A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications, International Relations or similar is required.

A combination of a Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of relevant work experience may be accepted in place of the education requirements outlined above.

• At least 7 years of relevant recent experience in Ukraine, in the following areas:

  • Developing and executing partnership and  business development plans required;

  • Project development and proposal writing required;

  • Establishing partnerships with government agencies, UN agencies, international development organisations,  foundations, international NGOs or private sector organisations required.

  • Prior experience working in/with international organisations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts would be an advantage

  • Knowledge / experience of Development Finance Institutions required

  • Experience in negotiating with external stakeholders is required;

  • Project and programme management experience is an asset

• Proven, recent record of acquisition of projects desirable

Full working knowledge of English and Ukrainian is essential. 

Fluency in one or more additional official UNOPS languages is an advantage

Contract type: INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

• 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
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• 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.