Job Opportunity – Senior Partnerships Officer
Location: Mozambique
Application Period: 04 April 2025 – 20 April 2025
Functional Responsibilities
Reporting to the Partnerships Advisor, the Senior Partnerships Officer will support project development and resource mobilization efforts in Mozambique within UNOPS’ key focus areas. Responsibilities include:
Project Development & Resource Mobilization
- Identify funding opportunities with governments, international/national agencies, multilateral institutions, NGOs, foundations, and the private sector.
- Collaborate with the Country Manager and Project Managers to develop expressions of interest, concept notes, and project proposals, including budgets and cost estimations.
- Create new engagements in the ERP system and manage the internal approval process in coordination with the Partnerships Development Office (PDO) in ESAMCO.
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
- Design and produce communications materials such as fact sheets, presentations, capacity statements, FAQs, and country positioning documents.
- Lead advocacy, visibility, and outreach initiatives targeting potential partners.
- Coordinate and attend donor and partner meetings, producing high-quality minutes and action-oriented summaries.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and keep up to date on social, political, and economic trends.
Tracking & Reporting
- Maintain the engagement pipeline, projection tracking sheets, meeting records, and engagement databases.
- Conduct nationwide research and analysis on donor interests, funding cycles, and engagement opportunities.
- Support progress reporting and communications for internal and external audiences.
- Keep UNINFO and other required communications platforms updated in coordination with the ESAMCO communications team.
- Maintain a comprehensive repository of donors, funding cycles, and partnership modalities.
Other Responsibilities
- Frequent travel to Pemba may be required.
- Perform tasks as lead developer for all new engagement processes.
- Provide timely inputs and updates for ESAMCO and relevant stakeholders.
- Assist the Country Manager in strategic engagement with current and potential partners.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
- Regularly update advocacy materials and communication tools.
- Track progress of business acquisition and provide reports as needed.
- Ensure alignment with ESAMCO strategies and maintain close coordination with PDO and other regional offices.
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Management, International Affairs, Political Science, Development Studies, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree with an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in programme management, international development, partnerships, or resource mobilization.
- Experience in:
- Stakeholder management (preferred)
- Partner engagement (asset)
- Proposal and report writing (highly desirable)
- Business development and project acquisition
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in office software and spreadsheet/database tools.
Language Requirements
- Full professional fluency in English is required.
- Working proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable.
To Apply:
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