Partnerships Development Advisor at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) (Nairobi)

Partnerships Development Advisor

 Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support in the development of comprehensive donor-aligned project documents.
• Participate in stakeholder and donor engagements during project design and refinement.
• Provide technical guidance on value chain development in manufacturing and agribusiness sectors.
• Support identification and establishment of private sector value chain linkages.
• Advise on incubation services, accelerator programs, and investment de-risking mechanisms.
• Engage stakeholders to gather insights on Afghanistan’s private sector ecosystem.
• Facilitate coordination between UNOPS, donors, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder consultations to refine project implementation strategies.
• Provide strategic guidance on private sector advisory and advocacy initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or related field with 7 years’ experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 9 years’ relevant experience.
• Minimum 7 years’ progressively responsible experience in private sector development or economic policy.
• At least 3 years’ experience in fragile or conflict-affected contexts.
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement with government, donors, and private sector actors.
• Demonstrated expertise in value chain analysis and development.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic planning, and partnership-building skills.

📧 Method of Application

Apply via:  United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on careers.unops.org