Partnerships Advisor

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

Based in Tunis, the North Africa Multi-Country Office (NAMCO) oversees operations in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco, delivering project management, financial services, infrastructure, procurement, and human resources support. With active project offices in Morocco and Libya, NAMCO works in close partnership with governments, NGOs, and international financial institutions to advance socio-economic development across the region. NAMCO’s portfolio spans health, justice, climate action, and environmental preservation, while promoting youth and women's empowerment through improved access to education and employment opportunities. Key initiatives include: supplying digital learning materials for Tunisian schools (World Bank), supporting Tunisia’s national development plan (AICS), enhancing maritime border management (EU), delivering high-tech health equipment to 75 hospitals (World Bank), supporting resilient agriculture in Libya (IFAD), and advancing vocational training in Morocco (KOICA). NAMCO’s work contributes directly to inclusive growth and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Since December 2022, UNOPS has partnered with the Government of Madagascar to advance sustainable development, reaching over six million people through initiatives in health, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure. By fostering strong collaboration with national institutions and development partners, UNOPS supports resilience, essential service delivery, and local economic growth. In health, World Bank-funded projects such as MIAROVA, PPSB, and PARNII strengthen vaccine cold chains and provide biomedical equipment to hospitals. In energy and connectivity, projects like PROGIDY, MIONJO, LEAD, and DECIM improve public service delivery and expand access to solar energy. Agricultural and environmental sustainability are promoted through AD2M and DEFIS, funded by IFAD and the OPEC Fund, which support irrigation, rural roads, and environmental protection. The CASEF project enhances national resilience by rehabilitating key runways. These efforts reflect UNOPS's commitment to supporting Madagascar’s development priorities and improving the quality of life for its people.

Depuis décembre 2022, l'UNOPS travaille en partenariat avec le gouvernement de Madagascar pour faire progresser le développement durable, touchant plus de six millions de personnes grâce à des initiatives dans les domaines de la santé, de l'énergie, de l'agriculture et des infrastructures. En favorisant une collaboration étroite avec les institutions nationales et les partenaires au développement, l'UNOPS soutient la résilience, la prestation de services essentiels et la croissance économique locale. Dans le secteur de la santé, des projets financés par la Banque mondiale tels que MIAROVA, PPSB et PARNII renforcent les chaînes de froid pour les vaccins et fournissent des équipements biomédicaux aux hôpitaux. En matière d'énergie et de connectivité, des projets comme PROGIDY, MIONJO, LEAD et DECIM améliorent la prestation des services publics et élargissent l'accès à l'énergie solaire. La durabilité agricole et environnementale est encouragée à travers les projets AD2M et DEFIS, financés par le FIDA et le Fonds de l'OPEP, qui soutiennent l'irrigation, les pistes rurales et la protection de l'environnement. Ces efforts témoignent de l'engagement de l'UNOPS à soutenir les priorités de développement de Madagascar et à améliorer la qualité de vie de sa population.

En tant que Consultant(e) Retainer, le/la Conseiller(ère) en partenariats apporte un appui stratégique de haut niveau au bureau pour affiner la compréhension des priorités stratégiques nationales, faciliter les dialogues de haut niveau, identifier des opportunités de partenariats et orienter le plaidoyer auprès du gouvernement de la République de Madagascar et ses partenaires techniques et financiers (PTF) afin d'optimiser la contribution et l'impact de l'organisation sur le développement durable de Madagascar. Sans exercer de supervision hiérarchique directe, il/elle oriente et conseille l'équipe des partenariats et les rôles connexes. En collaboration étroite avec l'équipe de direction, le/la titulaire du poste appuie le développement et la mise en œuvre de la stratégie de partenariat et soutient les activités de coordination avec le Gouvernement et les parties prenantes clés. De plus, il/elle fournit des analyses de situation, une cartographie précise des parties prenantes et PTF et un appui technique à la formulation de programmes et active son réseau afin de fluidifier la communication entre le Gouvernement, l’UNOPS et d’autres parties prenantes clés.

Required

• Diplôme de Bachelor (ou équivalent) dans n'importe quelle discipline avec 9 ans d'expérience pertinente OU

• Diplôme de Master (ou équivalent) dans n'importe quelle discipline avec 7 ans d'expérience pertinente est requis.

Required

• Une expérience avérée au sein ou en collaboration avec le Gouvernement de Madagascar dans le domaine du développement et suivi des programmes ou d'autres domaines connexes, tels que la collaboration internationale, l'exécution de plans de développement de partenariats et de programmes etc…

Desired

• Une expérience de travail dans des environnements multiculturels ou au sein d'organisations du système des Nations Unies dans un pays en développement est souhaitée.

• Une expérience dans des contextes de développement ou humanitaires est souhaitée.

• Une expérience en gestion de projets et de programmes est souhaitée.

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
  

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.