PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER, NOC
United Nations · Praia, MG, BR
Org. Setting and Reporting The UN Secretary\-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator \- the highest\-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary\-General at country level \- support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand\-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the Resident Coordinator System under the oversight of the Chair of United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). In 2026, DCO undertook a recalibration to ensure the RC system remains optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and embodies the UN 2\.0 shift\- anchored in data, digital, innovation, behavioral science, strategic foresight, and a mission driven organizational culture. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Praia, Cabo Verde. The Partnerships Officer reports to the Head of RCO. Noting that strategic partnership entails non\-monetary partnership and can be used to strengthen joint initiatives/advocacy with external partners towards a common goal, including that of advancing SDGs, the Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships provides advice and support to the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT on strategic partnerships for SDG achievement. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Partnerships Officer will be responsible of the following duties: 1\. ASSISTS WITH THE PROVISION OF SUBSTANTIVE SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR AND COORDINATION OF UNCT STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND OTHERS ON SDG ACHIEVEMENT: • Provides advice on and supports the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy in alignment with and support of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework • Supports a UNCT working group or similar platform for the effective implementation, monitoring and assessment of the strategy at regular intervals to harness new emerging opportunities, to anticipate changes to the internal direction and external environment, and to make mid\-term adjustments; • Conducts liaison and coordination with UN entities at country, regional and HQ levels, to help package and define a value proposition for local UN partnerships that can engage a wide range of stakeholders, including the private sector, civil society and other non\-traditional partners; • Serves as one of the key entry points for external stakeholders seeking guidance and support in navigating opportunities to partner with the UNCT; • Builds strong interface with critical Development partners, Government, private sector, civil society and other non\-traditional partners • Leads technically the Secretariat of the Development Partners Group (DPG), including organizing the DPG meetings and supports the implementation of actions stemming from the DPG meetings.Provides substantive support to the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UNCT in identifying risks and opportunities related to specific partnerships, and suggests mitigation measures as relevant; • Provides inputs on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership opportunities, in accordance with UN regulations and procedures; • Provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally tailored partnerships; • Serves as liaison to Global Compact Local Networks (in countries where such Networks are established), assisting the Resident Coordinator in advising the Local GC Network Board and strengthening local UN engagement with the private sector; in countries without an established Local GC Network, working with UN Global Compact regional hubs to promote the UN Global Compact Ten Principles and business support for the SDGs. • Provides substantive support to the RC/UNCT in identifying, developing, implementing and monitoring strategic partnerships, including tracking opportunities, risks, results and lessons learned; coordinates with relevant UNCT thematic working groups, including those supporting Cooperation Framework strategic priorities, gender equality and human rights; and promotes partnerships aligned with SIDS priorities, including climate resilience, blue economy, sustainable tourism, economic diversification and diaspora engagement, while strengthening engagement with key private sector stakeholders such as the tourism industry, digital economy actors, renewable en