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New York, United States

Job Identification

14451

Locations

New York, United States

Posting Date

10/30/2023, 07:23 PM

Apply Before

11/14/2023, 05:59 AM

Job Schedule

Full time

Agency

UNDP

Grade

IPSA-10

Vacancy Type

International Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area

SDG Integration

Bureau

Bureau for Management Services

Contract Duration

1 Year

Education & Work Experience

Master's Degree - 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 7 year(s) experience

Required Languages

Fluency in English, both written and oral

Desired Languages

Working knowledge of another UN language

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

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Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Job Purpose and Organizational Context

 The Joint SDG Fund supports countries as they accelerate their progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It operates through joint programmes (JPs) that provide the mechanism for transformative solutions implemented by governments and national stakeholders and supported by the UN Country Team led by Resident Coordinators (RCs). Strategic direction for the Fund is provided by the Strategic Advisory Group chaired by the Deputy Secretary-General as the chair of UN Sustainable Development Group. The Fund is managed by the Operational Steering Committee, comprised of representatives of UN entities, and with the support from the Secretariat of the Fund. The UN Development Coordination Office (DCO) hosts the Fund and provides for the alignment with the broader UN Development System reforms. The Administrative Agent of the Fund, in charge of financial management, is the Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF-O). Official documents (e.g. Terms of Reference and Operational Guidance) of the Fund and information on funding can be found on the Gateway portal.

To advance the dual mandate of supercharging the UN Development System reform to be fit for purpose and, in turn, supporting the acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Fund incentivizes coherent and coordinated join UN action, anchored in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks at country level under the leadership of Resident Coordinator (RC). Serving as the catalytic funding to piece together emerging policy priorities and financing strategies, the Fund aims to galvanize the UN Country Teams around integrated policies and identify the fiscal space to overcome the political and financial hurdles to scale and accelerate progress towards the SDGs.

This position will be responsible for:

Partners Networking and Fund raising. 

Philanthropy, blended instruments, public finance

Duties and Responsibilities

 Working under the supervision of the Head of the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat, the Partnerships Specialist will: 

Support the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat to diversify its resource base and attract private donations and/or engage in innovative partnership with the philanthropic and private sector.

Contribute to the development and nurturing of strategic partnerships primarily in the New York area, but not restricted to, with financial institutions, including banks, fintechs, insurance companies, foundations, asset managers and wealth management institutions (including private banks, family offices), pension funds and academic endowment managers, to fundraise for the Joint SDG Fund. To forge relationships with other organizations in the Private Sector, being Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in both regional and global levels. 

Support the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat in establishing and managing relationships with individuals and institutions (public and private).

Provide quality assurance on partnership, communications and other materials developed by the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat Fund for partnership and operations purposes.

Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat.

Institutional Arrangement

The Partnerships Specialist will report to the Head, Joint SDG Fund Secretariat. 

Competencies

Core  

Achieve Results

LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work

Think Innovatively

LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking

Learn Continuously

LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning

Adapt with Agility 

LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process

Act with Determination LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously

Engage and Partner

LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

 Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

Thematic Area Name Definition

Business Direction and Strategy Negotiation and Influence Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates win-win situation

Partnership Management Resource mobilization Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and establish a plan to meet funding requirements

Partnership Management Private sector resource mobilization Ability to identify, develop and manage partnerships that leverage private sector technical expertise and resources.

Partnership Management Multi-stakeholder engagement and funding Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi-stakeholder funding platforms

Business Management Risk Management Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.

Business Management Communication Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.

2030 Agenda; Partnerships SDG Finance Innovative Finance

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) in International development, economics, public administration, business administration, public policy or related environmental and/or social sciences OR

Bachelor’s degree in International development, economics, public administration, business administration, public policy or related environmental and/or social sciences.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years with Master’s degree or 7 years with Bachelor’s degree of experience in the field of international cooperation, demonstrating clear interest/passion for the SDGs and/or work in developing countries. 

A minimum of 4 years’ experience in the design and/or operationalization of financial instruments (i.e., debt, equity, guarantees, blended finance schemes, etc.).

Experience in private equity, and/or venture capital firm, recognized foundation, family office, global non-governmental philanthropic or investment organization, development finance institution or financial advisory team in a bank.

Knowledge of private sector fundraising techniques is required. 

Experience with multilateral, bilateral, and philanthropic partners etc.

Required skills:

Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships, work effectively with donors and mobilize resources.

Evidence of strong writing skills and the ability to synthesize information.

Desired skills:

Knowledge of sustainable finance topics (public/private)

Familiarity with the United Nations system and proven interaction with private sector and philanthropy. 

Languages:

Fluency in English, both written and oral is required. 

Working knowledge of other UN languages is desirable. 

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) 

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

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