Partnership Analyst (Tier 1 and 2 applicants only)

About the role

The UNV Field Unit in Dili, Timor-Leste, is responsible for mobilizing and placing UN Volunteers in UN agencies, funds and programmes focused on peace, development and humanitarian needs. The Partnership Analyst provides country-level analytical and partnership support to advance UNV's volunteer mobilization agenda, combining partnership analysis, business intelligence and operational coordination. The post is open to Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants only and is for local recruitment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and sustain country-level partnerships with UN agencies, government institutions, civil society and other partners, and integrate volunteer solutions into programme delivery
• Analyze partner demand and help design country-level volunteer mobilization strategies, and promote volunteerism through outreach and awareness campaigns
• Develop country-level business intelligence on partner mandates, programme pipelines and priorities, and monitor mobilization trends with CRM, BI reports and UVP
• Ensure duty of care for UN Volunteers: coordinate with the Field Security Officer on security policies and risk mitigation, support medical evacuation, and maintain regular contact with volunteers
• Manage the Field Unit's annual work plan, performance indicators, operational support funds and budget, and supervise assigned personnel

Required profile

• Master's degree in partnership, social sciences, international development, project management, public/business administration or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus two years of qualifying experience
• At least 2 years (with a master's) or 4 years (with a bachelor's) of experience in partnerships, development cooperation, international relations, research or programme analysis, preferably in a humanitarian, development or peace field
• Fluency in English and in the local language of the duty station
• Experience in partnerships, inter-agency collaboration or stakeholder engagement; experience with the UN system, volunteer management or partnership development is an asset

Required skills

• Partner mapping, business intelligence, demand analysis, briefs and knowledge products
• Drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency in standard office software and digital collaboration tools
• Openness to digital transformation and new technologies