Role Purpose Support UN-Water’s resource mobilization, partnerships, and strategy implementation through research, analysis, and development of high‑quality outputs.
Responsibilities
Update and enhance the UN-Water Resource Mobilization Guide and integrate latest financing trends to improve usability.
Conduct research on water financing, donor priorities, and private sector engagement; produce analytical summaries.
Draft donor briefs, concept notes, and proposals, and prepare high‑level briefing materials.
Support the implementation of the UN System‑wide Strategy and Collaborative Implementation Plan (CIP); assist in tracking Priority Collaborative Actions.
Assist with partner mapping, presentations, and meetings.
Skills
Analytical skills; policy research; private‑sector engagement.
Proposal writing; research; stakeholder engagement.
Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability.
Respect for diversity and inclusion; ethical conduct.
Education Requirements
Enrolled in or graduated from a university programme (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.) within three years of application.
Preferably a degree in a water‑relevant field such as sustainable development, international affairs, economics, social sciences, public policy, public administration, public health, natural resources management, environmental management, engineering or related field.
Experience Requirements
Experience (paid or volunteer) in policy‑related services, research and report‑writing, coordination or collaboration, and partnership management.
Additional asset: knowledge of water and sanitation sectors, experience with UN system or related organisations, and knowledge of global stakeholders and external support agencies.
Language Requirements
English: Fluent (required)
French: Intermediate (desirable)
Equal Employment Opportunity
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce includes a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications, and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialised communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
All shortlisted candidates have the right to request reasonable accommodation for assessment procedures.
Terms and Conditions
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
For retainer contracts, mandatory courses must be completed in the applicant’s own time; no compensation for courses. Further details in contract type links.
All UNOPS personnel must comply with the UN Charter, UNOPS Policies, and Accountability frameworks, and demonstrate understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Background checks are conducted for all potential personnel; recruitment is contingent on results.
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Responsibilities
Update and enhance the UN-Water Resource Mobilization Guide and integrate latest financing trends to improve usability.
Conduct research on water financing, donor priorities, and private sector engagement; produce analytical summaries.
Draft donor briefs, concept notes, and proposals, and prepare high‑level briefing materials.
Support the implementation of the UN System‑wide Strategy and Collaborative Implementation Plan (CIP); assist in tracking Priority Collaborative Actions.
Assist with partner mapping, presentations, and meetings.
Skills
Analytical skills; policy research; private‑sector engagement.
Proposal writing; research; stakeholder engagement.
Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability.
Respect for diversity and inclusion; ethical conduct.
Education Requirements
Enrolled in or graduated from a university programme (Bachelor, Master, Ph.D.) within three years of application.
Preferably a degree in a water‑relevant field such as sustainable development, international affairs, economics, social sciences, public policy, public administration, public health, natural resources management, environmental management, engineering or related field.
Experience Requirements
Experience (paid or volunteer) in policy‑related services, research and report‑writing, coordination or collaboration, and partnership management.
Additional asset: knowledge of water and sanitation sectors, experience with UN system or related organisations, and knowledge of global stakeholders and external support agencies.
Language Requirements
English: Fluent (required)
French: Intermediate (desirable)
Equal Employment Opportunity
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce includes a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications, and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialised communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
All shortlisted candidates have the right to request reasonable accommodation for assessment procedures.
Terms and Conditions
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
For retainer contracts, mandatory courses must be completed in the applicant’s own time; no compensation for courses. Further details in contract type links.
All UNOPS personnel must comply with the UN Charter, UNOPS Policies, and Accountability frameworks, and demonstrate understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Background checks are conducted for all potential personnel; recruitment is contingent on results.
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