Strategic Partnerships Advisor

Leads strategy for priority UNOPS partner segments, using market intelligence, portfolio insight and value propositions to deepen engagement, guide partner-facing teams and support portfolio growth.

• Define segment-based value propositions linked to UNOPS service offerings and partner needs
• Identify and prioritise key partners within assigned partner segments
• Develop partner segment strategies using market intelligence and growth opportunity analysis
• Review segment portfolios for strategic alignment, value and balance
• Advise key partner leads and partner-facing personnel on engagement approaches and portfolio development
• Produce segment-specific marketing materials including qualification briefs
• Guide analysis from dashboards, datasets and reports to generate partner and business intelligence
• Strengthen quality standards, guidance, training and knowledge sharing for partner-facing products

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with 9 years of relevant experience, or master's degree or equivalent in any discipline with 7 years of relevant experience
• Deep expertise and a strong track record in partnership development, segment strategy or portfolio growth for UN agencies, international financial institutions, multilateral and regional development banks, or bilateral and multilateral donors
• Working knowledge of one or more additional partner segments, particularly south-south cooperation, philanthropy or the private sector
• Progressively responsible experience in strategic partnerships, business development or portfolio management within international or similarly complex organisations
• Experience developing partner or market segment strategies, value propositions and portfolio growth supported by business intelligence and market analysis
• Experience advising senior stakeholders, managing partner-facing processes and strengthening quality standards through guidance, training and knowledge sharing
• Experience working in multicultural environments and in development or humanitarian contexts
• Fluency in English

• Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time on the closing date
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be invited to assessments
• Recruitment is contingent on UNOPS background checks