Development Partners Group Associate Officer at UNV – United Nations, Dar es Salaam

United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is inviting applications for the position of Development Partners Group Associate Officer, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The assignment will be hosted by the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) and will support development coordination, partnerships, policy dialogue, knowledge management and related activities.

Job Details

• Position: Development Partners Group Associate Officer
• Organization: UNV – United Nations Volunteers
• Host Entity: UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO)
• Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Work Location: On UN premises
• Work Modality: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Assignment Type: International
• Volunteer Category: Associate UCoS from April 2026
• Number of Assignments: 1
• Expected Start Date: 15 December 2026
• Duration: 6 months
• SDG: Goal 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

Mission and Context

The UN Resident Coordinator is the representative of the UN Secretary-General in Tanzania and coordinates the work of the UN Tanzania Country Team, which consists of 23 UN agencies.

The Development Partners Group (DPG) Secretariat, hosted by the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, supports coordination and engagement between development partners and the Government of Tanzania. Its work includes development cooperation, policy dialogue, financing approaches, mutual accountability and coordination of development partners.

Key Responsibilities

A. Support to the Development Partners Group (DPG)

• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, reports and background materials for DPG activities.
• Gather and compile information supporting DPG engagement with the Government of Tanzania under the Development Cooperation Framework.
• Support the organization of DPG meetings, working group meetings and policy dialogues.
• Prepare and circulate agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to briefs and information materials on national development priorities, including Vision 2050.

B. Support to the National Development Effectiveness Framework

• Assist with activities related to development effectiveness and cooperation with the Ministry of Finance.
• Support the Joint DPG-Government Secretariat in preparing and following up on meetings and activities.
• Contribute to mutual accountability and policy coherence activities.
• Support coordination and information-sharing with relevant counterparts, including in Zanzibar.
• Assist in gathering information on development financing approaches and partnerships.

C. Programme Implementation and Development Coordination

• Support day-to-day activities of the DPG Secretariat.
• Assist with planning, coordination, documentation and follow-up of the annual workplan.
• Collect and compile information on development cooperation trends, financing flows and emerging partnerships.
• Contribute to programme updates, presentations and other documentation.

D. Support to the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team

• Prepare information and analytical inputs related to UN engagement in development cooperation.
• Contribute to activities supporting alignment between the UNSDCF and Tanzania’s development effectiveness priorities.
• Gather information and prepare materials relating to DPG priorities and UN development cooperation.

E. Knowledge Management and Learning

• Support knowledge-sharing activities related to development effectiveness.
• Identify and document good practices and lessons learned related to development cooperation.
• Contribute to knowledge products on policy coherence, mutual accountability, partnerships and development cooperation.

During the first month, the successful volunteer will work with the supervisor to finalize an agreed work plan covering key objectives, activities and regular progress reviews.

Eligibility Requirements

Age

• 18–80 years

Nationality

• Candidates must be nationals of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional Eligibility

The assignment is funded by CYVA, and the source states that candidates must be Chinese nationals affiliated with a university participating in CYVA’s programme.

Experience

• Required experience: 1 month
• Relevant experience: No experience required.

Education

Applicants are required to have a:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, International Development or a related field.

Language

• English: Fluent — Required

Skills and Experience

Candidates should demonstrate interest and/or experience in:

• Economics or related fields
• Development activities and coordination support
• Working with government institutions and development partners
• Basic exposure to UN development activities and joint initiatives
• Volunteer experience and/or experience of another culture, such as studies, volunteer work or internships, is highly regarded.

Additional Skills

• Basic understanding of development and operational activities
• Basic knowledge of blended financing
• Teamwork and organizational skills
• Coordination and partnership support
• Basic presentation and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in ICT and digital tools

Areas of Expertise

• Administration
• Economics
• Poverty reduction
• Livelihoods
• Community development

Competencies and Values

The position requires competencies including:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Knowledge Sharing
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Leadership
• Managing Performance
• Empowering Others

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official UNV application platform using the application link provided in the vacancy.

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