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TA Partnerships Officer, P-2, Juba, South Sudan

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Public Partnerships Specialist, Europe and CIS Team, P-4, New York, USA

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International Consultant-Alignement of Territorial Partnerships - Brussels

Launched in 2005 and currently active in more than 20 countries, the UNDP ART Global Initiative (Articulation of Territorial Networks for Sustainable Human Development) is an entry point for all international cooperation actors interested in harmonizing their respective actions in support of national policies for sustainable and local human development. To this end, this UNDP-championed global initiative promotes a programmatic, operational and administrative framework for coordination and institution building. ART’s objective is to enhance the capacities of national and local institutions and actors working in a complementary way at the local level, thereby achieving the Millennium Development Goals and attaining inclusive, resilient and sustainable development.

ART offers an operational, administrative, and programming framework that facilitates the coordination and strengthened linkages (articulation) between different cooperation stakeholders in support of the countries’ human development processes. Such platforms, the ART Framework Programmes, seek to achieve local programme ownership, coherent local and national actions and the collaboration between partners.

ART’s programming framework offers a platform to COs and local stakeholders for i) defining common goals between decentralized cooperation partners and local stakeholders towards the achievement of the MDGs; ii) linking local level development initiatives with national policies and national development plans; and iii) promoting development innovations, capacity development, best practices and knowledge sharing through horizontal partnerships: south-south, south-north, north-south.

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UN Women: Private Sector Partnerships

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Duty Station: New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Partnerships Programme Officer

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Partnerships Internship - UNDP/SDG-F Secretariat

The purpose of this internship is to support the SDG-F Secretariat in its relationship with global partners (academic institutions, civil society organizations, private sector, think tanks and international organizations) to advance sustainable development and share experiences from the MDG Achievement Fund’s programmes in the context of the debate of a new development agenda post 2015. He/she will contribute to establish and develop strong and collaborative partnerships.
The required tasks to be performed to support the SDG-F Secretariat include:
* Contribute to prepare partnerships supporting documentation, including Memorandums of Understanding, concept notes, correspondence with partners, minutes…;
* Systematize and consolidate partnerships information;
* Prepare and updated database of partners;
* Logistical support to organize meetings and events with potential partners;
* Support the organization and management of the SDG-F’s private sector advisory group;
* Provide research support on post 2015 debate and development agenda, with special attention to find synergies with current and potential partners;
* Prepare documents and research on MDG-F lessons learned and results;
* Other activities that may be required.

Competencies

* Results-oriented;
* Quality Orientation;
* Analytical skills;
* Team Work.

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Legal Specialist (Public Private Partnerships) - Freetown

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :As the efforts to reform Sierra Leone’s investment climate and help generate foreign and local investment have borne fruit, the number and scope of incoming investment proposals have increased exponentially. These proposals often take the form of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), with the Government of Sierra Leone being asked to contribute rights or assets owned by the state into an enterprise to initially be controlled by the investor which aims to provide public services or the building of infrastructure such as roads, bridges or airports at no additional cost to government.While private sector led growth is central to government’s poverty reduction strategy, diligence is required to manage the global investment community’s growing interest in Sierra Leone and to protect the country’s interests. Public Private Partnership transactions are complex by their nature, and Government of Sierra Leone does not today have the expertise within government to identify non-market and overly aggressive terms and significant future contingent financial liabilities that may be buried deep in complex transactional contracts. Transactional expertise is urgently required to assist Government of Sierra Leone in separating ‘good’ deals from ‘bad’ deals and to negotiate transactions on government’s behalf.In a bid to professionalize the process by which Public Private Partnerships are established, the Government of Sierra Leone has prepared a Public Private Partnership policy and framework, which was passed by the Cabinet of Ministers on November 13th 2009. The framework provides for Government of Sierra Leone to process bids both solicited and unsolicited from start to finish including implementation of feasibility studies for deals and negotiation of contracts. The government has also drafted a Public Private Partnership Act that among other things will establish a Public Private Partnership Unit providing technical support and quality assurance for major Public Private Partnership investment deals across the various arms of government. In order to help capacitate the Government of Sierra Leone Private Sector team, including the Public Private Partnership Unit once established, and given the lack of transactional and Public Private Partnership experience in Sierra Leone, the government has requested support from United Nations Development Programme in the form of a commercial legal adviser experienced in Public Private Partnership type transactions to build the capacity of junior staff and a local counterpart who will be recruited to serve as a long-term commercial Public Private Partnership lawyer. The advisor is expected to contribute to the process in a conceptually innovative manner and will identify legal-related priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions to achieve the government’s Public Private Partnership goals.

The Commercial Legal Advisor will be based in State House and work directly with the Government of Sierra Leone Private Sector Development Team under the overall supervision of the United Nations Development Programme Economic Advisor. 

Summary of Key Results:

The preparation, management and conclusion of live Public Private Partnership deals supported, as relevant;Provide leadership in legal analysis, contract negotiation and execution with respect to Public Private Partnership transactions in partnership with Private Sector Advisor and Ministries, Departments and Agencies, on behalf of Government of Sierra Leone;Government of Sierra Leone Private Sector Development team and Public Private Partnership Unit as well as relevant counterparts in other line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (Ministries, Departments and Agencies) capacitated under the Capacity Development Plan as we as through hands-on training in the course of live Public Private Partnership processes;Facilitate regional exchange of relevant knowledge and experiences, with support from the United Nations Development Programme Regional Programme as relevant.

Functions:

Provide leadership in legal analysis, contract negotiation and execution with respect to Public Private Partnership transactions in partnership with Private Sector Advisor and Ministries, Departments and Agencies, on behalf of Government of Sierra Leone;Represent the Government of Sierra Leone Private Sector Team when engaging with relevant line Ministries, other Government of Sierra Leone counterparts, donors and private sector stakeholders;Initially assist in startup and build out of legal capacity of Public Private Partnership focal points in Private Sector Advisor;Coordinate the day-to-day legal work of the Public Private Partnership focal points and report directly to the head of Private Sector Advisor;Manage and develop the legal capacity of permanent Private Sector Team member(s);Ensure that Private Sector Team members work within Private Sector Advisor remit and that both Private Sector Advisor and United Nations Development Programme reporting requirements are met;Document key work processes and lessons learned as cases for training purposes;Facilitate regional exchange of relevant knowledge and experiences, with support from the United Nations Development Programme Regional Programme as relevant;Liaise with other stakeholders and development partners working in related areas;Keep United Nations Development Programme informed of progress and important developments; Capacity Development Plan for commercial transactions skills designed and implemented;Government of Sierra Leone Private Sector Development team and Public Private Partnership Unit as well as relevant counterparts in other line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (Ministries, Departments and Agencies) capacitated under the Capacity Development Plan as we as through hands-on training in the course of live Public Private Partnership processes.Core business processes developed and formalised into guidance notes, e.g. for:Tendering of Public Private Partnership bids;Due diligence/scrutiny of investors and proposals;Cost/benefit analysis of Public Private Partnership proposals;Negotiation of Public Private Partnership agreements and key legal points to observe therein;Contracting/drafting of legal text to formalise agreements;Arbitrage/resolution of legal disputes;The preparation, management and conclusion of live Public Private Partnership deals supported, as relevant;Weaknesses in the current legal and regulatory framework related to Public Private Partnership deals identified and recommendations made for strengthening it.The key results will have an impact on the economic future of Sierra Leone by directly supporting the President’s private sector driven development agenda and building the critical national capacities needed to attract, negotiate and manage large scale investment to the country. It will help the government avoid investment deals being entered into through processes that lack sufficient awareness, legal capacities and procedural structure to ensure consistently beneficial outcomes for the county and its people.
Functional Competencies:

Leadership and Management

Demonstrated ability to manage teams of legal professionals and external resources in deadline scenarios to consummate complex transactions;Ability to interact with Private Sector Team with enthusiasm, energy and positive and constructive attitudeCoaching / Capacity BuildingAbility to develop skills of legal professionals among the Private Sector Team member(s) and in related Government of Sierra Leone organisations (i.e. Private Sector Advisor, Ministry of Trade, Export and Investment Promotion Agency);Ability to partner constructively with Private Sector Team members and the Private Sector Advisor, and pass on Public Private Partnership related legal transaction execution capacity and expertise.Appreciation of administrative, budgetary and implementation modalities of Government of Sierra Leone led projects/programmes. Effective communication via written and oral formats – capability to engage with others, listening and conversing appropriately.Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals while supporting personal and professional development aspects. Create, lead, manage and monitor legal scope of projects and priority plans.Take ownership of all legal responsibilities/commitments while ensuring high quality work products and focus on results.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Education:

Masters or equivalent in Law or greater.

Experience:

At least 7 years of relevant experience in providing international legal advice to corporate, investment banks and other financial institutions on public and private mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, corporate governance, initial public offerings, equity issues, projects and tax;Experience with government transactions, privatizations and Public Private Partnerships a plus;Knowledge of and experience with results-based management methodologies and tools (project and programme management, design, monitoring and evaluation); Experience working in emerging/frontier markets is desirable; andExperience working with Governments in Less Developed Countries is highly desirable.Excellent written and spoken English.
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Advisor, Public-Private Partnerships & Innovation

Housed in the Business Development Unit in IPD, a Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Innovation Advisor would work with IPD, IPT, and US Programs to focus specifically on business development and solicitations that require private partners, innovative/sustainable design and multiple/pooled donor funding sources. These solicitations and donor sources include: USAID GDA & DIV streams, DFID, Grand Challenge, etc).  The Senior Advisor would work across all fundraising departments of the organization, looking at solicitations and donors in the public and private spheres as well as in the United States and Europe. This position would be a pilot for one year; we would then determine future viability, structure, and staff capacity needs.

Roles & Responsibilities

For the first year, the position will focus on the following areas:

Setting the agenda for public private engagement; pursing innovative funding opportunities; relationship-building with private sectorInternal assessment/mapping of where IRC is with respect to these kinds of funding opportunities-, what has worked, what has stalled, and why.External assessment/mapping of what has worked in other organizations/who has won innovative funding streams, what are the requirements, what are donors looking for.What is IRC’s messaging, added value in the innovative funding space?What does IRC have to do to improve/refine message/added value?  Focal point identification within IRC- who within the agency can and should be involved?Research and identify what requirements/skills/capacities are needed to win these opportunitiesWork with Country Programs, Technical Units (including US Programs) to identify specific areas for innovation/potential designs that often fall outside of existing donor reachExplore possibilities for US Programs to test innovative partnerships with the private sector (likely economic development-focused)Develop parameters for partnerships including criteria for vetting

High Level Technical Support

Support IPP, TUs and Country Programs to identify, court and develop potential partnerships Coordinate discussion and flow of information around innovative/new/difficult streams across IPD, IPP, IPT & the TUProvide high-level advice to IRC units/offices to systematically continue innovative funding discussions/identification (IPP, TU, USP, UK, BDU, Regional Units) Ensure effective messagesThink through how to better understand innovative programming opportunities, particularly involving public-private partnershipsBring together conversations happening at different levels

Lead Key Opportunities

Identify specific opportunities (both public and private) that fall in to the innovative/difficult to reach funding stream that  align with agenda & most concrete chance of returnPursue with relevant offices (TU, Country Programs, IPP, BDU, USP, UK)Coordinate and lead bids for innovative opportunities 

Qualifications  

Bachelors Degree plus advanced degree in international development, political science, or other related fieldMinimum 7 years relevant experience in program design, proposal development and partnership developmentPrevious experience with public funding, particularly from the US Government and European government donors.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior writing skillsProven management skills and ability to negotiate effectively with donors and partner agenciesSolid organizational skillsAbility to liaise with diverse stakeholders across the organization and educate staffAbility to work in a team environment and independentlyAbility to meet unexpected demands and remain flexibleAbility to multi-task and prioritize effectivelyAbility to travel, at times with minimum notice and for prolonged periods of timeIRC leading the way from harm to home. 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

   
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Legal Specialist (Public Private Partnerships) - Freetown

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Business and Partnerships Advisor

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the CDOH Director and the indirect supervision of the Head of Programme, and in close coordination/communication with AFO’s regional business development advisor, the Business and Partnerships Advisor serves as the focal point for developing a business development strategy for CDOH, and for placing that strategy into effect. This function will imply at a minimum the following activities:

* Participates in and reports on inter-agency, donor and partnership development and relationship-building activities and meetings

* Develops a business development intelligence strategic approach, in order to collect, analyze and apply timely and relevant BD information

* Proactively networks with clients, including but not limited to sister UN Agencies, European Union, World Bank, African Development Bank, IFAD, Government of DRC, etc.

* Collaborates closely with the CDOH Communications Officer with respect to advocacy, public information and communication activities

* Convenes and presides over the CDOH BD working group

* Manages LEADS that emerge from BD efforts and regularly updates the LEADS system

* Attends project development meetings, coordinates in support of the CDOH Director and Head of Programme for UNOPS project development activities and addresses project development issues in consultation with UNOPS projects managers and relevant colleagues

* Monitors and evaluates humanitarian, reconstruction and development trends and needs to assess business opportunities and submits proposals for action

* Helps ensure portfolio growth by aggressively pursuing existing pipeline opportunities, and through assessments of requirements of UNOPS clients and identification of opportunities for UNOPS to provide services

* Contributes to the diversification of CDOH portfolio especially with respect to procurement and advisory services

* Reviews and translates conceptual processes and national strategies into policy-driven programs

* Develops and prepares proposals, agreements and project documents with respect to identified opportunities with clients and partners, jointly with the CDOH Director

* Interacts with relevant UNOPS staff on matters pertaining to their respective responsibilities in relation to project and business development and client relations

* Travels to and within hub-supported countries as-needed to develop targeted BD opportunities

* Performs any other relevant tasks as requested.

Competencies

Ability to identify, initiate and foment
relationships within key client / partner organisations, including building
professional relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers /
leaders;

Strategic vision, analytical and operational capacities, sound judgment;

Ability to understand and clearly explain
UNOPS pricing policy to partners

Proven organizational skills and ability to handle effectively multiple tasks
without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships
with colleagues;

Global mind-set with sensitivity to diverse cultures and workforce;

Ability to promote and demonstrate operations integrity and business ethics,
as well as trust and open communication.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably
in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Political
Science, International Relations, or other related field. A combination of
first-level university degree with 2 years of additional work experience may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

At least 5 years experience in an international
development or business environment, preferably including experience in project
development and client relations.

Strong track record in developing and
executing strategies, plans and initiatives.

Effective proposal
writing skills.

Exceptional ability in communicating
consistently, clearly and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Prior experience with international
organisations and within one or more international development organizations,
UN agencies, or IFIs, would be a strong advantage.

Familiar with PRSP/GESD, UNDAF, country plans
of major donors and partners.

Knowledge of common computer tools, such as
MS Office (Excel and Word), project management software, etc.

Experience in identifying, developing and/or
managing partner relationships, for example public sector clients, donor
governments, multilateral development banks, public private partnerships, etc. ,
within the context of engineering, business and/or professional services.

Experience in the emerging markets and/or
development sector working in or around UNOPS’ competency areas of sustainable
Infrastructure, Procurement and/or Project and Programme Management.

Business development experience in at least
three of the nine DRC Operational Hub countries is an advantage.

Experience in business
acquisition in the form of multiple-year large size projects would be a
significant asset.

Language:

Full fluency in written and spoken English and French is essential.
Fluency in one or more additional official UN languages will be a strong
advantage.

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Disaster and Climate Partnerships Advisor - Geneva

Crisis Prevention and RecoveryStarting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :Expected Duration of Assignment :The overall goal of the BCPR Liaison Office is to support the active and strategic engagement of BCPR, on behalf of UNDP, with Geneva-based UN and other external humanitarian, human rights and development partners whose work is vital for the successful implementation of UNDP’s crisis prevention and recovery mandate. The BCPR Liaison Office serves as the primary interface of UNDP / BCPR with the international community in Geneva on all issues related to crisis prevention and recovery. It supports the fulfilment of UNDP’s responsibilities with respect to the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), its various task forces and working groups including, in particular, the IASC Cluster Working Group on Early Recovery (CWGER).

Under the day-to-day supervision of the Director, the Disaster Partnerships Advisor will contribute, as a member of BCPR’s management team along with all team heads, to strategic consultations and decision-making in the areas of policy, operational planning, management, and other relevant areas. He/she will also provide executive support and substantive policy advice to BCPR senior management, in particular the Director of BCPR Liaison Office, covering all aspects of BCPR’s work especially in the area of disaster risk reduction and recovery.

Summary of Key Functions:

Country-multilateral and Public/Private Partnerships

Lead on outreach to countries, multilateral, partner agencies and private sector regarding the work of UNDP in DRR and climate, making and seizing opportunities for securing financing;Coordinate donor outreach and messages across and beyond DRRT;Promote innovative partnerships with traditional and non-traditional development partners;Maintain a watching brief on key financing issues connected to UNDP’s work, including preparedness, recovery, specific trust-fund development etc.;Country intelligence including UNDP cooperation agreements, focal points, relevant plans and policies, calls for proposals;Donor forum representation, meetings and visits;Responsible for tailored proposal and concept note preparation for donors and others. System Partnerships:

Act as a senior representative for inter-agency work for UNDP with UN and other actors throughout the humanitarian and development international community based in Europe Represent UNDP at a senior level in and beyond Geneva in a range of DRR, climate and related forums;Promote and develop strategic partnerships with other UN agencies and the NGO community across a range of crisis-related issues;Co-chairmanship of IASC Task Team on Preparedness and Recovery with WFP;Co-leadership of objective 3 of the IASC Task Team on Humanitarian Finance with FAO; Co-chairmanship of the CADRI Programme Assurance Group and secondary supervision of the CADRI coordinator with UNICEF; Representation of UNDP in the Global Framework for Climate Services Project Oversight Board; Co-chairmanship of the DRM CAP Advisory Group with NRC; Representation of UNDP into the Global Alliance for Drought Resilience and Growth and AGIR; Facilitate meetings related to the Political Champions Group for Disaster Resilience. Strategic Positioning and Policy Advice:

Lead on positioning UNDP as an intellectual leader on the implementation of DRR and climate, at country, regional and global levels Make and seize opportunities to talk about the work of UNDP in the reduction of disaster and climate risk;Maintain a watching brief on key issues such as ‘loss and damage’ and ‘financing emergency preparedness’ ensuring they help inform UNDP’s critical thinking and intellectual products;Develop, commission and edit a range of materials that will represent both an intellectual representation (and discussion) of UNDP’s work in DRR, as well as supporting outreach materials;Include in this commission the necessary tools and guidance for doing DRR, for UNDP offices, for the wider UNCT and for national government counterparts;Make the opportunity to raise the profile of UNDP’s work in DRR, through a range of formal and informal methods;Participate in a range of public forums on the work of UNDP in and beyond DRR. Senior Level Guidance of UNDP's work in DRR:

Contribute to helping ensure the work of UNDP’s work advances across a range of issues related to disasters and climate This includes: 

Integrating cross-UNDP work with disaster and climate, including early recovery, conflict, livelihoods etc;Mobilize UNDP and partner institutional resources for comprehensive programme development consistent with CADRI and Common Framework for Preparedness programme development methodology;Country Implementation: Collaboration with BCPR regional advisors, CSMT and UNDP Country Focal points, on the developing work of the organization;Play a significant role in helping to restructure UNDP’s work incorporating both disaster and climate portfolios. World Conference and Successor to the HFA and MDG Frameworks:

Conceptualize, develop and implement UNDP’s position going into the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction; Strategic Development: Lead on developing a cross-UNDP strategy for ensuring the organization has a high cutting-edge’ profile at the World Conference;Product Development: Ensure a set of implementation/outreach materials are prepared in advance of the event.Senior UNDP: Support efforts to ensure senior-level UNDP participation at the World Conference that will reconfirm the organizations’ intellectual and implementation credentials;Event Organization: Bring together the wider UNDP family to ensure the Sendai itself is adequately prepared and implemented successfully.Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the effectiveness of the policies and strategies of BCPR with respect to strengthening the partnerships of UNDP with Geneva-based/European UN agencies, donors, and humanitarian/development institutions that are involved in the area of disaster risk reduction and recovery. The work of the Disaster Partnerships Advisor also enhances the alignment of the activities of the BCPR Liaison Office with overall UNDP/BCPR and partnership strategy. Effective representation of UNDP at inter-agency meetings and consultations and advocacy for UNDP’s position ensures the organization’s leadership in the area of disaster risk reduction and recovery.

Developing & Empowering People/Coaching and Mentoring:

Building staff competence, Creating an environment of creativity and innovation;Takes appropriate risk in developing new or adapting existing methods and approaches to more effectively perform tasks or to solve problems in new and unique ways.Working in Teams:

Building and promoting effective teams;
Encourages and creates mechanisms to share expertise and team approaches between HQ Units, Country Offices and regional centers, as well as with other partners and stakeholders;Communicating Information and Ideas:

Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;Makes effective use of existing communication tools and creates new ones to ensure effective internal and external communication;Self-Management & Emotional Intelligence:

Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;Provides a sense of direction and purpose, and maintains operational effectiveness of the organization, even during times of organizational crisis or change.Conflict Management/Negotiating & Resolving Disagreements:
Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards;Acts as a role model for positive handling of potentially situations of conflict to others inside and outside the organization.Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Learning:

Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;Creates, supports, and promotes an enabling environment for organizational knowledge sharing and learning including the use of technology. Appropriate and Transparent Decision-making:

Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking;Ensures that criteria and reasons for important decisions are communicated and explained to all those affected, especially in the case of tough or sensitive decisions.
Education:

A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following disciplines, public policy, political science, international relations, natural resource / development management, engineering or town planning or other relevant fieldExperience: 

At least 10 years of professional work experience in the field of international development and coordination of humanitarian assistance and considerable experience in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction;Included in the above: specific substantive and technical experience in inter-agency coordination, policy development, strategy formulation, programme planning and monitoring & evaluation in disaster and post-disaster settings;Experience working in an international organization;Knowledge of UNDP/UN regulations, rules, policies, procedures and practices. Language Requirements:

Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required; working knowledge of other UN official language (preferably French or Spanish) is an asset.   Documents to be included when submitting the proposals:

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications: Personal CV or P. 11;Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment;Financeal proposal that indicates the daily rate;Evaluation.Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology:

Lowest price and technically compliant offer

When using this method, the award of a contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as both:

Responsidve/compliant/acceptable; andOffering the loweset price/cost.“Responsive/compliant/acceptable” can be defined as fully meeting the TOR provided.

Travel:

The consultant is expected to travel in Europe, to New York Headquarter  as well as the Sahel region on demand basis. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Donor Relations Consultant (Private Partnerships) (via Reliefweb)

This vacancy is advertised by WFP
Duty Station: World Food Programme Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: New Partnerships Manager

Job Title: New Partnerships Manager

Department: Business Development

Hours: 60%, 21 hrs a week

Location: London

Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Permanent

Client was established in 1992.Client is a leading provider of technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors. We work in partnership with national and state governments, international development agencies, the private sector and civil society to strengthen programmes and policies to support the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in health and poverty reduction.

Our work focuses on providing expertise in sexual and reproductive health, maternal newborn and child health, HIV and AIDS, citizen voice and accountability, gender, social inclusion and equity to enhance institutional effectiveness to support strengthening of health service delivery.

Main Purpose of Job

The position will work within the BD team reporting to the Head of Business Development. This post will play a significant role in Client’ ambitious growth plans over the next 2-3 years, identifying and developing new areas of business (for example with institutional donors, foundations and corporates), establishing relationships with new clients, and supporting the development of new ‘products’ (tools, technical approaches…) and new markets.

Main Duties

Support the development and packaging of Client’ tools, technical approaches:

· Working with the Client Technical Team and rest of the BD team, conceptualise and package existing technical approaches and tools, e.g. PEER, QuIC.

· Support development of new ‘products’. Market scanning to identify potential gaps in the market. Work with the Technical Team to develop and package ideas and technical approaches into marketable ‘products’.

· Develop innovative and effective marketing collateral, materials etc. including printed materials, pages on website, presentations.

Marketing and client engagement strategy

· Support the marketing of Client existing products and approaches to existing and new clients, including donors, private sector clients, foundations. Develop effective messaging, and support the development of branding for different products.

· Participate in the identification of new clients, develop relationships (with the BD and technical team).

· Defining, developing and implementing a systematic approach to prospect/customer relationship management (in terms of channels such as email, social media and also content such as press releases, thought leadership, case studies).

· Contribute to reviewing the potential for Client to develop into new geographical areas – including review market, barriers to entry, required investment, develop strategy.

· Lead the development of marketing strategies for new products – including identifying potential clients, competitors, barriers to market entry, commercial viability

· Establish processes for defining, tracking and monitoring success of new products when taken to market.

Lead development of pitches, expressions of interest and proposals

· Support development of pitches, concept notes and expressions of interest to potential clients for new products

· Lead development of technical proposals for new business – including developing consortia, coordinating technical inputs, writing and editing, recruiting consultants, ensure proposals are submitted on time to a high standard. (focus on new markets/new business not ‘business as usual’ which is covered by the rest of the BD team)

· Develop budgets/prices for new products, and draft commercial proposals

General business development

· Contribute to the work of the BD team as required, in developing identifying, tracking and developing proposals for new opportunities, with a focus on supporting development of budgets and commercial proposals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

· Degree/Masters in Development Studies, Social Policy, Development Economics or similar field, or equivalent work experience – essential

Experience

· Excellent knowledge of and experience in fundraising from institutional donors, foundations and/or the private sector - essential

· Demonstrable track record of prospecting and winning large accounts/ businesses - essential

· Experience in coordinating expressions of interest, concept notes and technical proposals - desirable

· Technical understanding of Client areas of work to be able to work with the in-house technical team in development of products – desirable

Knowledge and Skills

· Proven ability to identify markets, develop strategy, develop relationships with new clients - essential

· A high level of commercial awareness, and budgeting and commercial proposal development skills - essential

· Native fluency in written and spoken English - essential

· Strong computer skills: facility with MS Word and Excel - essential

· Ability to develop marketing materials – written, presentations, web pages - desirable

Other requirements

· Commitment to Equal Opportunities - essential

About MzN Recruitment*
MzN International runs one of the larger NGO professionals databases in the world and has an extensive client network of NGOs and IOs. If you have experience in the humanitarian and development sector, or are looking to work for a non-governmental or international organization, you can register on our database through the MzN website. MzN International matches incoming job requests from its clients to the most suitable candidate in its roster. No need for multiple applications; you register once only and will be considered every time a position comes up that suits your profile. You have access to your personal account with MzN and can update your CV as and when it suits you. Let us help you with your career - it is free.

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Afghanistan: Partnerships Manager

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Job Summary:

Leading donor relations and grant management, assist the Director of Policy and Partnership to maintain productive, positive relationships, both internal and external.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Grant Management:Lead comprehensive grant management, including oversight of all AKF-A Grants. Ensure timely submission of all contractual requirements, including reporting, with coordination of a/l internal stakeholders. Lead on grant amendments and responses to donor requests. Ensure program and sector understanding of donor commitments and contractual compliance. Assess grant issues and prepare regular analysis for Senior Management, particularly flagging problematic cases for attention.Resource Mobilization and proposal development:Identify future resource needs in relevant sectors and highlight future funding gaps, in dialogue with program heads and regional teams where relevant. Lead the process of consultation and proposal writing, including coordination with sector experts and regional teams to prepare new concept notes and full proposals to donors, with systematic and timely inclusion of HR, Finance and ERLU teams. Support the internal grant cycle process, ensuring its development, circulation, explanation to Coordinators and PMSOs, and ongoing use.External Relations:Lead on donor relations and correspondence. Develop constructive working relationships with donors. Contribute to strategic management of relationships with other AKDN agencies and key stakeholders in coordination with the P&P management team and the program team. Represent AKF in external meetings with relevant donors and in national policy fora and Government working groups with other key stakeholders.Financial Monitoring:Work with the Finance Team to monitor grant expenditure, variance and financial issues. Work with HR & Finance on accurate tracking of staffing contracts, as they relate to grants, to help ensure adequate human resource planning within grants, and prior notice regarding the end of staff contracts.Programme Support:Support Directors and Managers to identify programming gaps within yearly implementation plans and provide additional programme support as necessary. In particular, provide reminders to sectors regarding programming components included in proposals to ensure delivery on donor expectations such as gender equality and the environment.Integration between sectors:Ensure regular communication with Program Management Support Officers and sector staff in the field on regional/national developments, and work with other National Managers and Coordinators to develop innovative linkages and knowledge sharing between sectors and programs.Knowledge Management:develop and maintain systematic branding for proposals and reports, working to standardize stylistic elements of proposals, reports, etc. where optional. Oversight of all donor electronic records including ensuring organisation-wide use and training of grants management database. Update AKDN.net with all current and pipeline grants. Ensure that Finance Team has hard copies of all donor documents.Human resources management: Contribute to the overall effectiveness of human resources management in the P&P team (including coordinators and PMSOs) in close collaboration with the Director, Deputy Director and other P&P managers. Provide management guidance and direction to the Partnerships Coordinator and the Partnerships Officer.Support Senior Management in the development of strategic documentsSupport the Communications Team with the development of messages and products.Work closely with the Policy team to ensure consistency of messaging and approach with external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in relevant field and at least three years of field experience in a similar or relevant field;Experience working in a multicultural environment, preferably in a post-conflict one;Knowledge of the key international donors active in Afghanistan – experience in management of donor relations is highly preferred;Excellent English written and verbal skills;Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;Ability to critically analyse and provide constructive recommendations;Good team player with ability to build and maintain collaborative relationship with colleagues;Willingness to live and work in a post-conflict zones in which personal freedoms may be constrained.How to apply:

Applications:

Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV no later than 9 April 2014:

Through our Career Centre: http://www.akdn.org/careers

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

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