Partnerships Development Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

JOB SUMMARY

RequiredAdvanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in International Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s.Experience RequirementsRequiredMinimum of 5 years (with Master’s) or 7 years (with Bachelor’s) of progressively responsible experience in business development, project formulation, or donor relations.Proven experience in writing and coordinating proposals for international donors (EU, World Bank, IDB, USAID, Canada, UN, etc.).Demonstrated experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging with government counterparts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Country Director and in close collaboration with the Programme, PMO, and Partnerships teams, the incumbent will perform the following functions:Proposal and Project Document WritingCoordinate the end-to-end proposal development process, ensuring quality, coherence, and alignment with UNOPS standards.Draft persuasive, well-structured project documents (proposals, concept notes, and expressions of interest) aligned with UNOPS mandate and strategic goals and tailored to partner requirements.Liaise with internal teams (PMO, Finance, HR, Infrastructure, Procurement) to collect technical and operational inputs.Ensure proposals comply with UNOPS project design standards (ODs/AIs) and align with the Country Office’s strategic objectives.Maintain an internal repository of proposal templates, project briefs, and donor-specific documentation.Lead the preparation of business and project proposals for donors and partners.Draft agreements and related documentation for new projects, addressing partners' and donors' questions to ensure timely approval.Support the design, formulation, and negotiation of new projects and programmes, ensuring quality, coherence, and results alignment.Coordination and Relationship ManagementCoordinate inputs from internal UNOPS personnel across practices and divisions (HQ, Regional, and Country levels) to ensure coherence in partner engagement.Establish and maintain contacts with potential clients and partners, organizing meetings, briefings, and follow-up actions for business acquisition.Strengthen the office’s relationship with existing partners (government, UN, IFIs, and donors) to identify new opportunities and ensure sustained collaboration.Support the preparation of briefing packages, background notes, and visibility materials for high-level partner missions.Market Research and Strategy SupportConduct analytical research on development priorities, donor trends, and opportunities for UNOPS engagement in Haiti and the region.Identify key entry points for project development and partnership expansion.Contribute to the development and regular update of the Country Office Business Development Plan, aligned with UNOPS corporate strategies.Monitor the policy and funding landscape to anticipate emerging opportunities and risks.Communication, Outreach, and Knowledge ManagementMaintain an internal database of project concepts, proposals, and donor intelligence.Capture lessons learned from proposal development and share knowledge within the team to strengthen institutional capacity.Strategic Advisory SupportProvide analytical inputs as per requestedSupport the integration of gender equality, sustainability, and resilience considerations in project design.Advise on innovative financing modalities (blended finance, pooled funds, SDG-linked instruments) relevant to Haiti’s development context.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Business strategy, Partnerships, Reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree