National Partnerships Consultant

Builds and manages national partnerships across government, civil society, academia and the private sector to advance UNFPA programmes in Libya. The consultancy facilitates programme access, resolves operational bottlenecks, develops CSR and funding opportunities, and advises country-office leadership on risks and engagement.

Department: Libya Country Office

• Manage strategic relationships with national and local authorities, civil society, academia and private-sector partners
• Develop and negotiate agreements, note verbales and partnership documents aligned with programme priorities
• Identify CSR, co-funding, in-kind support and advocacy opportunities with Libyan businesses
• Facilitate programme access and resolve administrative, political and operational bottlenecks
• Manage partner selection, documentation, due diligence, compliance and assurance follow-up
• Analyse partnership risks and opportunities and brief country-office leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, medical sciences, public health, social sciences, business administration, international development, political science, communications or a related field
• At least two years of experience in the public sector, programme implementation or stakeholder engagement
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Proficiency in office software, corporate IT systems and web-based management systems
• Personal computer with the technology needed to perform the assignment

• Consultancy runs for 11 months from 1 August 2026 to 31 May 2027, with possible extension
• Based in Tripoli with travel to field locations in Libya as required
• Reports directly to the UNFPA Libya Country Representative
• UNFPA provides desk space and office stationery