Partnerships Senior Analyst (Events Coordinator)

Background Information: Partnerships and Liaison Group (PLG):

PLG drives the development and expansion of new and existing partnerships, in collaboration with UNOPS headquarter groups, regions and country offices. PLG consists of a network of liaison offices spread globally, and a cross cutting partnerships development team based at HQ in Copenhagen. 

PLG’s Liaison Offices support the management of relations and development of partnerships with UNOPS key global partners. With offices in Amman, Brussels, Geneva, London, Tokyo, Washington DC, and Nairobi, Liaison Offices provide support to partners such as the World Bank, the European Union, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, the United Nations Environment Programme, the Global Fund, USAID, national governments and others. 

The Partnerships Development team based in Copenhagen provides a range of cross cutting partnerships development support to the organisation including partner intelligence, partner resources, global events management and visibility.

The key functions of this role include:

1. Event research, strategic positioning and outreach
2. Event focal point 
3. Event organization & on-site event management
4. Event communications 
5. Knowledge Management & Partnerships Development Support

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Event Management, Marketing, Communications, International Relations, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related fields is required.
• A combination of a Bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

• At least 4 years of demonstrated experience (with a Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, public relations and/or event management is required. 
• Experience in marketing and/or communications including campaign planning, delivery and evaluation is strongly desired.
• Prior experience working in international organisations/ international development is an advantage.

• Full working knowledge of the English language is required. 
• Fluency in other UN languages, in particular French and Spanish, is an asset.

• Good working knowledge of Google workspace and/or Microsoft Office equivalents (Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides) is required.

Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: ICS-09
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational 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.