Team Leader - Funding Partnerships

Team Leader - Funding Partnerships supports UNDP by provide senior-level strategic leadership for the development and management of partnerships with Member States and bilateral donors. The role also helps establish strategic alliances and partnerships with Member States and bilateral donors to promote, negotiate and/or advocate partnerships and common interests and interventions according to the official vacancy scope.

• Provide senior-level strategic leadership for the development and management of partnerships with Member States and bilateral donors
• Establish strategic alliances and partnerships with Member States and bilateral donors to promote, negotiate and/or advocate partnerships and common interests and interventions
• Transition the partnership model from "donor-recipient" to "donor-to-investor," aligning UNDP's value proposition with the specific interests of Member States
• Mobilize appropriate and sustainable core resource base, in line with relevant Executive Board legislation and UNDP strategies, working to protect traditional ODA while piloting new models for non-traditional and emerging strategic partners
• Participate in developing corporate positions on issues that influence positively donor political will
• Lead the building of networks and synergistic linkages across UNDP offices at headquarters and country levels
• Liaise with relevant UNDP units on the maintenance of open communication/networking and relationships with the donor community in New York

• Advanced university degrees (master's degree or equivalent) in International Finance, International Relations, Political, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related fields are required. Or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
• A minimum of 10 years (with master's degree) or 12 years (with bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible work experience in partnership development, resource mobilization and team management with Member States, bilateral donor agencies, international organizations, philanthropies, NGOs, or the private sector
• Demonstrated ability to deliver superior performance in fast-paced environments using "out-of-the-box" thinking and adaptive strategies is required
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages is desirable
• As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination
• UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all
• Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

• Vacancy uses UNDP tiered applicant eligibility.