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UNDP

Partnership Analyst (Open Externally) – UN Volunteers (UNV)

Job Information

Category	Details
Position	Partnership Analyst
Organization	UN Volunteers (UNV)
Location	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Identification	34937
Posting Date	2 July 2026
Application Deadline	10 July 2026 (06:59 AM)
Job Schedule	Full-time
Contract Type	National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-9)
Contract Duration	1 Year
Practice Area	Management
Bureau	UNV
Required Language	Fluency in English and the local language of the duty station

About UN Volunteers (UNV)

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme promotes peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. UNV Field Units (FUs) mobilize and place UN Volunteers in UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes addressing development, humanitarian, and peacebuilding needs.

Field Units represent UNV at the country level by strengthening partnerships with governments, UN entities, civil society organizations, and the private sector while promoting volunteerism as a strategic solution for sustainable development.

Tiered Application Approach

In line with UNDP/UNCDF/UNV’s commitment to supporting existing personnel, vacancies are advertised using a tiered recruitment process:

Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff with Permanent (PA) or Fixed-Term Appointments (FTA) whose positions will be abolished or contracts terminated/not renewed during 2026.
Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding Permanent or Fixed-Term Appointments.
Tier 2: Staff holding Temporary Appointments (TA), Regular PSA contracts, and Expert/Specialist UN Volunteers.
Tier 3 (or no tier indicated): External candidates and all other contract holders.

This vacancy is open to Tier 0, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 applicants.

Job Description

The Partnership Analyst provides strategic partnership support, business intelligence, volunteer mobilization, and operational coordination to strengthen UNV’s country presence and expand volunteer engagement across development, humanitarian, and peace initiatives.

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager/Specialist, Regional Office, the incumbent leads country-level partnership analysis while supervising the UN Volunteers supporting Field Unit activities.

The role also ensures alignment between country priorities and UNV regional and global strategies while maintaining compliance with UNDP and UNV policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Country Partnership Development & Volunteer Mobilization

Build and maintain partnerships with UN agencies, government institutions, civil society organizations, and development partners.
Promote integration of volunteer solutions into UN programmes and national development initiatives.
Participate in UN planning processes including:
- Common Country Assessment (CCA)
- United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF)
- Humanitarian Response Plans
- Thematic Task Forces
Analyze Country Programme Documents and sector strategies to identify opportunities for volunteer engagement.
Assess partner demand and contribute to volunteer mobilization strategies.
Identify opportunities for onsite and online UN Volunteers across development, humanitarian, and peace portfolios.
Organize outreach campaigns promoting volunteerism.
Prepare presentations, analytical reports, briefing materials, and partnership documents.
Support national volunteer talent attraction in collaboration with the Regional Talent Acquisition Analyst.

2. Business Intelligence, Planning & Demand Analysis

Develop country-level business intelligence on UN partners, programmes, and emerging priorities.
Monitor volunteer mobilization trends and key performance indicators.
Utilize CRM systems, Business Intelligence reports, and corporate planning tools.
Produce country-specific recommendations based on regional priorities and partner needs.
Support development of innovative volunteer solutions aligned with national priorities.

3. Duty of Care

Coordinate with Field Security Officers and host entities on volunteer safety and security.
Ensure compliance with UN security procedures and risk mitigation measures.
Coordinate medical evacuation support when required.
Maintain regular communication with serving UN Volunteers.
Conduct field visits and engage supervisors to support volunteer wellbeing and performance.
Provide timely support throughout the volunteer assignment lifecycle.

4. Management Responsibilities

Develop and implement the annual Field Unit work plan.
Establish and monitor performance indicators.
Manage operational support funds and budgets.
Ensure effective coordination of Field Unit operations.
Promote teamwork, learning, professionalism, and knowledge sharing.
Supervise assigned UNV personnel, including performance management and capacity development.

Institutional Arrangement

The Partnership Analyst reports directly to the Portfolio Manager/Specialist, Regional Office.

The position is responsible for:

Strengthening UNV’s position as a strategic volunteer solutions provider.
Expanding volunteer mobilization across partner organizations.
Aligning country-level activities with regional and global UNV priorities.
Ensuring compliance with UNV and UNDP rules, policies, and procedures.

Since UNV operates as a system-wide service administered by UNDP, Field Units are hosted within UNDP Country Offices and work closely with the UNDP Resident Representative and the UN Resident Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

Education

Applicants must possess either:

A Master’s Degree in:
- Partnership Management
- Social Sciences
- International Development
- Project Management
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Or a related field

A Bachelor’s Degree in one of the above disciplines together with two additional years of relevant experience.

Experience

Applicants should have:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with a Master’s Degree,

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Relevant experience should include:

Partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
Development cooperation.
International relations.
Programme analysis.
Humanitarian, peacebuilding, or development programmes.
Inter-agency collaboration.
Research and analytical work.
Partner mapping and business intelligence.
Preparation of concept notes, reports, briefs, and knowledge products.
Strong written communication and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
Willingness to adopt digital transformation and emerging technologies.

Desirable Experience

The following will be considered an advantage:

Experience with the United Nations system, UNDP, UNV, or other international organizations.
Volunteer management experience.
Promotion of volunteerism.
Engagement with civil society organizations.
Partnership development.

Required Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Results
Think Innovatively
Learn Continuously
Adapt with Agility
Act with Determination
Engage and Partner
Enable Diversity and Inclusion

Technical & Cross-Functional Competencies

Systems Thinking
Negotiation and Influence
Partnership Management
Results-Based Management
Knowledge Generation
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Event Planning and Execution

Languages

Applicants must have:

Fluency in English
Fluency in the local language of the duty station

Disclaimer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The successful applicant will receive a UNDP National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA) contract.
This vacancy is open to Tier 0, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 applicants.

Equal Opportunity

UNDP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and organizational needs.

Safeguarding

UNDP maintains zero tolerance for:

Harassment
Sexual harassment
Exploitation
Discrimination
Abuse of authority

Successful candidates will undergo appropriate background and reference checks.

Multiple Candidate Selection

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy and may retain applications for similar positions at the same grade level requiring comparable qualifications and experience.

Scam Alert

UNDP does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Applicants are advised to remain alert against fraudulent recruitment schemes.

Application Deadline

10 July 2026 (06:59 AM)

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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