Partnerships Senior Analyst

Under the overall guidance of the Hub Director and under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Specialist, the Partnerships and Communications Analyst will work within the Partnerships Unit and in close collaboration with the Program and Services teams. He/She will have strong organizational and communication skills and will have a proven ability to work and act under pressure in challenging environments.

The Partnerships and Communication Analyst will ensure:

Partnerships Engagement

• Actively participate in the management of partnerships, including with governments, intergovernmental organizations, United Nations entities, international financial institutions (IFIs), NGOs and the private sector

• Write capacity statements and contribute to the development of proposals, logical frameworks and expressions of interest for new projects, in accordance with UNOPS mandate and project management methods

• Support and manage the development of new engagements using the systems in accordance with UNOPS organizational requirements

• Contribute to the engagement review process by ensuring the quality of information for new engagements and by facilitating the necessary authorizations and approvals

• Participate in meetings with potential partners and follow up on discussions

• Contribute to the preparation of briefing documents (talking points, briefing notes) and presentations for meetings and discussions with partners

• Contribute to the organization of field missions of the Director of SNMC and the Partnerships Specialist.

Strategic Planning and Positioning of the UNOPS Office in Senegal

• Contribute, with the Partnership Specialist in the development of the SNMC strategy in the sub-region, including country action plans and monitoring of its implementation with project offices

• Analyze the trends in external aid, the priorities of donors and the development strategies of the countries where the SNMC operates

• Support the development of investment initiatives with high social impacts, including meetings and research on potential partnership and project opportunities.

Communications and Knowledge Management

• Ensure the review of external communication products (brochures, information documents, newsletters, etc.)

• Contribute to the development and management of a communications plan for SNMC

• Monitor project results in order to contribute to the communication of results and lessons learned from SNMC projects

• Represent the SNMC office in communication and knowledge management initiatives

• Participate in SNMC's digital presence on the UNOPS website and intranet

• Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of project communication plans

Team management

• Contribute, with the Partnerships Specialist, to the management of the Partnerships Unit teams

• Participate in the recruitment of interns and new members of the Partnerships Unit

• Acting in the absence of the Partnerships Specialist

• Supervise members of the Partnerships Unit and/or complete tasks as needed by the Partnerships Specialist.

• A university degree at the Master's level (Bac +5) in business administration, political science, international relations, engineering sciences, international development, social sciences or any other related discipline is required;

• An undergraduate university degree (Bac + 3/4) in business administration, political science, international relations, engineering sciences, international development, social sciences or any other related discipline, combined with two years of relevant professional experience, can replace a higher university degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in partnership building and/or management and/or project development and/or international relations and/or public sector consulting and/or donor relations is required.

• Good knowledge of development issues and current trends in donors and sectors in Africa is an advantage. 

• Previous experience in Africa is desirable.

• Experience working with governments or international organizations/UN/NGOs is an asset.

• Experience in a consulting firm is an advantage. 

• Experience within UNOPS is a strong advantage.

• Strong Google Suite skills are desirable, particularly in the use of Google Mail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

• Excellent oral and writing skills in French and English are required.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) 
Contract level: ICS-9 (P2 equivalent; IICA-1 equivalent; LICA-9 equivalent)
Contract duration: Ongoing, Open-ended, subject to organisational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance

• 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 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• 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.

Senegal

Located in Dakar, the UNOPS office in Senegal has developed a strong working relation with the Governments of West Africa and international partners over the years. It provides technical support in strategic development areas including elections; procurement and related capacity building; environmental protection, as well as infrastructure rehabilitation and development.

A Partnerships Unit (PU) has been established to support the development of new engagement opportunities in the sub-region and increase CIOH’s project and programme portfolio. The Partnership Unit coordinates, supports and monitors the development of the portfolio. The Unit report directly to the Hub Director serving, as an interface between the project centers and the operational hub. The Partnership Advisor will work within the Partnership Unit.