Result of Service
• Maintained partnership and donor databases, including contact lists, engagement status, and follow-up actions. • Meeting documentation packages (agendas, background notes, minutes, and action trackers) for partnership consultations and outreach activities. • Desk research summaries on development trends, national financing instruments, and SDG-related funding opportunities. • Briefing notes, talking points, and presentations prepared for meetings with government counterparts, IFIs, and development partners. • Updated and well-organized RCO data and knowledge repository. • Consolidated input packages from RCO colleagues and UN agencies for reports, briefs, and coordination processes. • Action-point tracking tools to monitor follow-up on agreed commitments and deadlines. • Mission and event support files, including schedules, documentation, and post-mission/event summaries. Eleven months with possibility of extension.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and SDG Financing • Support the mapping and analysis of existing and potential partners, including government entities, international financial institutions (IFIs), donors, private sector actors, civil society organizations, and foundations. • Assist in the organization and coordination of partnership initiatives, meetings, consultations, and outreach activities, including preparation of agendas, background materials, and meeting records. • Support partnership due diligence processes by collecting, organizing, and validating required documentation in line with UN rules, regulations, and procedures. • Track and monitor funding pipelines, donor contributions, and partnership performance indicators. • Conduct of desk research and compile information on development trends, national financing instruments, and SDG-related funding opportunities. 2. Knowledge Management, Data Analysis and Reporting • Support data collection, consolidation, and analysis, including through UN Info, and other platforms and sources. • Maintain and update shared knowledge repositories and data related to SDG implementation, UNCT and RCO coordination, as well as various databases, contact lists, and trackers. • Support the documentation and dissemination of good practices, lessons learned, and case studies related to SDG implementation, and the work of the UNCT and the RCO. • Assist in organizing learning events, trainings, and communities of practice. • Support internal capacity-building efforts and use of AI and digital tools. • Contribute to the design and production of various written products and outputs. 3. Coordination & Administrative Support • Support RCO in the implementation of the Cooperation Framework (CF), including internal coordination within the UN Country Team and external coordination with partners. • Coordinate internally with RCO colleagues and UN agencies to collect inputs, consolidate information, and follow up on agreed actions. • Support planning, scheduling, and documentation of meetings, missions, and events. • Assist in the preparation of briefing notes, talking points, presentations, and other materials for meetings with government counterparts, IFIs, and development partners. • Support both logistical and substantive preparation for meetings, dialogues, workshops, and consultations related to RCO mandate. Eleven months with possibility of extension.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree in Public Policy, Development, Political Science, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines is required. A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in programme implementation function or a technical capacity on SDGs is required. Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation: • Proficiency in statistical analysis and the ability to interpret complex datasets is required.. • Familiarity with SDG indicators and the capability to relate data analysis to sustainable development objectives is required. Analytical Support and Integration: • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills is required. • Ability to translate data insights into actionable recommendations for policy and strategy development is required. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders is required. • Experience in data collection and validation processes, demonstrating diplomacy and tact in negotiations is required. Methodology Development for Data Analysis: • Experience in designing methodologies for data collection, analysis, and presentation is required. • Knowledge of ethical considerations and best practices in data management is required. Data Visualization and Presentation: • Advanced skills in data visualization tools and software is required. • Creativity and attention to detail in presenting data in an accessible and impactful manner is required. Report Writing and Documentation: • Proficient in report writing, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner is required. • Capability to work collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to shared goals and deliverables is required. Cross-functional Collaboration: • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, offering expertise in data analysis to inform multidisciplinary discussions is required. • Openness to feedback and the capacity to incorporate diverse perspectives into data analysis and reporting is required. Data analysis and drafting skills is required.
