Partnerships Specialist

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Dar es Salaam Full time Jobs

Position information

Job Details

Job LocationDar es Salaam

Job CategoryNGO and Social Work Jobs

Job TypeFull time Jobs

Job PostedSeptember 1, 2026

Job Description

General Information

Position Title

Partnerships Specialist

Job Category

Partnerships

Duty Station(s)

Dar es Salaam

Seniority Level

Mid Level

ICS Level

ICS 10

Contract Type

ICA – IICA – Regular

Contract Level

IICA 2

Posting Start Date

01-Sep-2026

Posting End Date

15-Sep-2026

Duration

Open ended subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Job Highlight

Drive strategic growth by building key relationships, mobilizing resources, and expanding the office’s portfolio to achieve sustainable development results.

About the Region

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Based in Nairobi, UNOPS East and Southern Africa supports sustainable development across 14 countries, including Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zanzibar, and Zimbabwe. Since 1995, UNOPS has expanded its footprint in Kenya, delivering services in project management, infrastructure, procurement, and financial management. Across the region, the office implements diverse, partner-funded initiatives that respond to national priorities. In Mozambique, this includes delivering specialized equipment (EU), supporting health services (UNICEF), promoting agro-processing (KOICA), and advancing peacebuilding efforts through a Multi-Donor Fund. UNOPS also supports agricultural input distribution and the Northern Crisis Recovery Project, both funded by the World Bank. In Malawi, efforts include developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres in partnership with the EU and the British Council. These initiatives reflect UNOPS’ commitment to strengthening national capacities, enhancing service delivery, and supporting progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the region.

Job Specific Context

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Multi Country Office Director and in close coordination with the Regional Office, the East and Southern Africa Multi-Country Office (ESAMCO) and the Partnerships Group, the Partnerships Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the partnership development plan and supporting the development of communications plans for Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. He/She will supervise Communications and Partnership personnel within the area of responsibility.

Role Purpose

The Partnerships Specialist develops and implements partnership and programme development plans for the East African Countries. The role focuses on building and maintaining effective working relationships with governments, UN agencies, donors and other stakeholders to mobilize resources, expand the office’s portfolio, and strengthen the UNOPS positioning as a reliable development and implementation partner. The Partnerships Specialist also ensures that partnership initiatives are aligned with UNOPS’ global and regional priorities, contribute to sustainable results, and support the achievement of the office’s strategic objectives.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Partnership and programme development planning

• Develop a comprehensive partnership development and communications plan in line with UNOPS Strategic Plan and Regional Strategies. This  includes country context, analysis of the regional and national development and humanitarian landscape, identification of main partners, strategic positioning of UNOPS in the potential operational niches identified, as well as growth pipeline opportunities for Tanzania. Ensure the plan reflects in-house capacity, typology of projects and the internal tools and knowledge resources.

• Ensure communications and visibility are strategically integrated into partnership development and positioning, including identifying opportunities to strengthen UNOPS visibility, demonstrate results and support engagement with priority partners.

• Examine risks and opportunities presented by the strategic positioning of the Country office and propose appropriate responses to ensure sustainable growth.