דרושים Partnerships Development Specialist בכל הארץ

Job Highlight

Drive impactful global partnerships to advance peace, security, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development.

About The Project Office

Since 2004, UNOPS has partnered with the Government of Haiti, UN agencies, and international organizations to deliver high-quality project management, procurement, logistics, and technical services. With a strong focus on infrastructure and service delivery, UNOPS provides engineering expertise and governance support to implement projects that improve the lives of Haitians. The Haiti Country Office has played a key role in advancing critical infrastructure, including hospitals, roads, renewable energy systems, and housing. It has also supported the health sector by procuring essential medical equipment, ambulances, and other supplies. In recent years, UNOPS has delivered large volumes of IT equipment, vehicles, and goods to support institutional capacity. These efforts are aimed at strengthening public services and contributing to Haiti’s sustainable development.

**Role Purpose

**The Business Development Specialist contributes to the establishment, negotiation and operationalization of partnerships among UN entities, governments, donors, private sector actors, academic and civil society. The role supports innovative resource mobilization, partnership brokering, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen UNOPS’ reputation as a reliable international development partner for implementing projects in areas such as peace, security, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the supervision of the Country Director and in close collaboration with the Programme, PMO, and Partnerships teams, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

• Proposal and Project Document Writing
• Coordinate the end-to-end proposal development process, ensuring quality, coherence, and alignment with UNOPS standards.
• Draft persuasive, well-structured project documents (proposals, concept notes, and expressions of interest) aligned with UNOPS mandate and strategic goals and tailored to partner requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams (PMO, Finance, HR, Infrastructure, Procurement) to collect technical and operational inputs.
• Ensure proposals comply with UNOPS project design standards (ODs/AIs) and align with the Country Office’s strategic objectives.
• Maintain an internal repository of proposal templates, project briefs, and donor-specific documentation.
• Lead the preparation of business and project proposals for donors and partners.
• Draft agreements and related documentation for new projects, addressing partners' and donors' questions to ensure timely approval.
• Support the design, formulation, and negotiation of new projects and programmes, ensuring quality, coherence, and results alignment.
• Coordination and Relationship Management
• Coordinate inputs from internal UNOPS personnel across practices and divisions (HQ, Regional, and Country levels) to ensure coherence in partner engagement.
• Establish and maintain contacts with potential clients and partners, organizing meetings, briefings, and follow-up actions for business acquisition.
• Strengthen the office’s relationship with existing partners (government, UN, IFIs, and donors) to identify new opportunities and ensure sustained collaboration.
• Support the preparation of briefing packages, background notes, and visibility materials for high-level partner missions.
• Market Research and Strategy Support
• Conduct analytical research on development priorities, donor trends, and opportunities for UNOPS engagement in Haiti and the region.
• Identify key entry points for project development and partnership expansion.
• Contribute to the development and regular update of the Country Office Business Development Plan, aligned with UNOPS corporate strategies.
• Monitor the policy and funding landscape to anticipate emerging opportunities and risks.
• Communication, Outreach, and Knowledge Management
• Maintain an internal database of project concepts, proposals, and donor intelligence.
• Capture lessons learned from proposal development and share knowledge within the team to strengthen institutional capacity.
• Strategic Advisory Support
• Provide analytical inputs as per requested
• Support the integration of gender equality, sustainability, and resilience considerations in project design.
• Advise on innovative financing modalities (blended finance, pooled funds, SDG-linked instruments) relevant to Haiti’s development context.

Deliverables

• Drafted and finalized project concept notes, proposals, and expressions of interest.
• Draft project agreements and related partnership documentation.
• Updated donor and market intelligence reports.
• Periodic business development reports summarizing pipeline progress and opportunities.

Education Requirements

Required

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in International Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s.

****Required

****Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years (with Master’s) or 7 years (with Bachelor’s) of progressively responsible experience in business development, project formulation, or donor relations.
• Proven experience in writing and coordinating proposals for international donors (EU, World Bank, IDB, USAID, Canada, UN, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging with government counterparts.

Desired

• Prior experience working with UNOPS or other UN organizations is an asset.
• Experience in fragile or humanitarian settings (especially in the Caribbean or Latin America) is an advantage.