Caribbean OCT and EU Engagement SpecialistNew
Job Description
UNOPS seeks a home-based specialist to advance Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories and European Union engagement. The role performs market and EU funding analysis, develops stakeholder networks and value propositions, cultivates EU leads, aligns OCT initiatives with regional frameworks, builds strategic pipelines and designs financing approaches for Caribbean SIDS opportunities.
Key Details
Department
Barbados Country Office - Strategic Positioning
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
5 years
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Remote
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Recruitment scope
International recruitment
Contract duration
One year with the possibility of extension
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Spanish, Dutch, French
Summary of Responsibilities
- Assess socio-economic landscapes in the Dutch-speaking Caribbean and OCTs to identify entry points for UNOPS interventions
- Gather intelligence on European Union funding cycles and align UNOPS capabilities with EU regional priorities
- Design and promote service offerings for Caribbean SIDS focused on climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure
- Cultivate diplomatic, governmental and private-sector relationships across the Caribbean
- Serve as technical focal point for EU delegations and regional bodies and translate development needs into project proposals
- Develop briefing notes and concept papers that articulate the UNOPS value offer
- Lead development and financial-viability review of new business leads aligned with UNOPS mandates
- Formulate innovative financing strategies including blended finance and multi-partner trust funds for OCT projects
Role Requirements
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Political Science, Communications, International Relations or a relevant field; or a Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience
- At least five years of international-development experience developing and executing partnership and programme-development plans, project development and proposal writing, and acquisition of projects
- Experience working with EU Government and/or Caribbean OCTs
- Fluent English
Desired Criteria
- Experience establishing partnerships with UN agencies, governments, foundations, international NGOs or the private sector
- International-organization, post-disaster or emergency-context experience
Skills
Additional Information
- Current vacancy is a retainer role; it may offer short-term or part-time home-based retainer opportunities or a full-time open-ended home-based contract depending on organizational need
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNOPS Careers, on 19 Aug 2026.