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<p><br></p><p><b>Responsibilities </b>Within delegated authority, the Partnerships Officer will be responsible of the following duties:</p><p>1. ASSISTS WITH THE PROVISION OF SUBSTANTIVE SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR AND COORDINATIN OF UNCT STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND OTHER SDG ACHIEVEMENT:</p><ul><li>Provides advice on the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy in alignment with and support of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework;</li><li>Supports a UNCT working group or similar platform for the effective implementation, monitoring and assessment of the strategy at regular intervals to harness new emerging opportunities, to anticipate changes to the internal direction and external environment, and to make mid-term adjustments;</li><li>Conducts liaison and coordination with UN entities at country, regional and HQ levels, to help package and define a value proposition for local UN partnerships that can engage a wide range of stakeholders, including the private sector, civil society and other non-traditional partners;</li><li>Serves as one of the key entry points for external stakeholders seeking guidance and support in navigating opportunities to partner with the UNCT;</li><li>Builds strong interface with critical Development partners, Government, private sector, civil society and other non-traditional partners;</li><li>Provides substantive support to the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UNCT in identifying risks and opportunities related to specific partnerships, and suggests mitigation measures as relevant;</li><li>Provides inputs on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership opportunities, in accordance with UN regulations and procedures;</li><li>Provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally tailored partnerships;</li><li>Serves as liaison to Global Compact Local Networks (in countries where such Networks are established), assisting the Resident Coordinator in advising the Local Network Board and strengthening local UN engagement with the private sector; in countries without an established Local Network, working with UN Global Compact regional hubs to promote the UN Global Compact Ten Principles and business support for the SDGs.</li></ul><p>2. PARTICIPATES IN JOINT PARTNERSHIP AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION INITIATIVES AND SUPPORTS MANAGEMENT OF POOLED FUND FOR THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION FRAMEWORK:</p><ul><li>Provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally tailored resource mobilization strategies and initiatives for Cooperation Framework priorities, and identify appropriate data and benchmarks to measure progress and success;</li><li>Monitors and analyzes existing resource mobilization partnerships and relationships, including traditional and non-traditional partners and development partners, donors (including high net-worth individuals, private sector, innovative funds) to be explored for direct funding to the UN;</li><li>Supports the UNCT with analysis of funding streams from internal and external sources, enabling their timely and coordinated engagement around preparation of proposals;</li><li>Supports the UNCT in preparation of the Funding Framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework;</li><li>Provides support to the design joint programmes for use in joint resource mobilization and coordination during the implementation of joint programmes as needed;</li><li>Advises RC/UNCT and external partners on offers from specialized UN entities for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and ensuring the development of a youth partnership strategy to support the SG priorities on youths, disability inclusion, gender and other thematic issues;</li><li>Advises the RC/UNCT on corporate policies relating to effective management of resources, including through the establishment and use of pooled funds;</li><li>Assists in the establishment and management of the country-based SDG Fund, in close collaboration with UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (where relevant).</li></ul><p>3. WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE RESIDENT COORDINATOR OFFICE ECONOMIST AND OTHER UN COUNTRY TEAM FINANCE EXPERTS TO PROMOTE PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT FINANCING FOR ACCELERATING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs):</p><ul><li>Provides advice on partnership opportunities to drive financing for development options, instruments, modalities to the RC/UNCT, in alignment with the Common Country Analysis (CCA), Cooperation Framework, Integrated National Financing Framework and similar processes;</li><li>Prepares briefing papers and discussion points on partnership issues related to financing for development for consideration by RC/UNCT;</li><li>Contributes to advocacy, communications and dialogues with partners to improve development assistance policies and practice;</li><li>Working in close collaboration with the RCO Economist, ensures effective engagement of relevant counterparts, especially private sector, civil society and development partners, to develop engagement and partnerships around SDG financing;</li><li>Undertakes the design and execution of innovative proposals to strengthen the UNCT engagement and reputation, and to generate greater financial resources in support of the SDGs.</li></ul><p>4. CONTRIBUTES TO KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT RELATING TO PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCES MOBILIZATION AND MANAGEMENT AT THE COUNTRY LEVEL:</p><ul><li>Promotes collaboration, peer support, innovation, good practices, lessons learned, needs, and opportunities through active participation to the local, regional and global communities of practice and knowledge networks within the Resident Coordinator System and across the UN;</li><li>Researches, analyzes and presents best practices and lessons learned from implementation of UN partnership initiatives, with a view to advising the RC and UNCT on actions to strengthen the partnership orientation of the UN;</li><li>Supports the UNCT with a knowledge repository of potential donors at national and sub-national levels;</li><li>Monitors and analyzes best practices and successful models of SDG partnerships and resource mobilization implemented by the UN in country and elsewhere;</li><li>Provides advice on global/corporate guidelines, tools and other materials related to partnerships, resource mobilization and donor engagement;</li><li>Keeps abreast of emerging innovative approaches in the area of partnerships, resource mobilization and donor engagement, and proposes new ways of working, where relevant;</li><li>Reflects on processes of his/ her work area at key milestones and generates knowledge valuable to others in the RC system/ UN Country Teams;</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h3>Competencies</h3><ul><li><strong>PROFESSIONALISM:</strong> Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis on sustainable development topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in developing sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.</li><li><strong>PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:</strong> Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.</li><li><strong>COMMUNICATION:</strong> Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.</li></ul><h3>Education</h3><ul><li>Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area, is required.</li><li>A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.</li><li>Successful completion of both degree and nondegree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.</li></ul><h3>Job - Specific Qualification</h3><ul><li>Not available.</li></ul><h3>Work Experience</h3><ul><li>A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience and track record in strategic support to partnerships, project/programme management, resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation or related areas is required.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and development of strategic partnerships with government, private sector, and civil society organizations is required.</li><li>Experience of inclusion strategies that promote Gender equality, youth participation and inclusion of persons with disability is desirable.</li><li>Experience in navigating Morocco s institutional environment, national and subnational governance structures, development priorities and development cooperation landscape is required.</li><li>Experience of resources mobilization strategies is required.</li><li>Experience in UN interagency coordination is desirable.</li><li>Experience in promoting knowledge management in the context of development cooperation is desirable.</li><li>Experience in preparing project /programme proposals is required.</li><li>Experience in supporting financing of SDGs is desirable.</li><li>Work experience of two (2) years or more in data analytics or a related area is desirable.</li></ul><h3>Languages</h3><ul><li>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. Arabic is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult</li></ul>

<p><br></p><p><b>Responsibilities </b>Within limits of delegated authority, the Staff Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Assists in the overall administration of the Office of the Director, i.e. provides substantive and administrative support in managing priorities and workflow of the manager and of the work unit; coordinates and monitors multiple and diverse activities and work processes to ensure that management directives and decisions are properly carried out and products delivered in a timely manner.</li><li>Compiles and analyzes basic data from a variety of sources (including Umoja), summarizing and presenting conclusions for review by manager.</li><li>Serves as a communications link between supervisor and senior staff; on behalf of supervisor, keeps others informed by conveying directives, reports, status updates and other relevant information; brings sensitive and urgent matters to the attention of the manager.</li><li>Takes full responsibility for time management and scheduling on behalf of manager with appropriate consultation as required; effectively prioritizes and resolves related conflicts and competing demands.</li><li>Undertakes representational duties on behalf of the manager, to include serving as first point of contact and liaison with senior officials internally and externally.</li><li>Screens and prioritizes all incoming correspondence; compiles relevant background documents and references; identifies issues requiring the manager s attention and refers others to relevant officer for appropriate disposition; monitors and follows-up on actions to be taken.</li><li>Researches, compiles and summarizes background materials for use in preparation of reports, briefs, speeches, etc; scan reports from specialized agencies, as well as newspapers, magazine, periodicals and other information sources to identify articles of interest to the manager.</li><li>Independently handles a wide range of complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answer requests requiring file or other research); responds, or drafts responses, to a diverse range of correspondence and other communications.</li><li>Supports the manager in presentations to intergovernmental bodies and other meetings, researching issues, preparing briefing notes, slides and subject files, gathering relevant documentation, etc.</li><li>Establishes/improves administrative procedures and systems to ensure smooth functioning of the Office of Director, including filing (paper and electronic) systems.</li><li>Organizes official receptions, meetings, etc., handling all necessary arrangements (e.g. room reservations, guest/participant lists, invitations, catering, seating arrangements, background documentation, special equipment, etc.).</li><li>Prepares, processes and classifies confidential information.</li><li>Exercises quality control function for all outgoing documents; proofreads and edits texts for adherence for format, grammar, punctuation and style.</li><li>Uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports.</li><li>Manages, updates and further develops internal databases; updates website; generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.</li><li>Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.</li><li>Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p>Competencies</p><p>Professionalism: Knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes and procedures. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.</p><p>Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.</p><p>Planning &amp; Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent is required</li><li>A minimum of Seven years of experience in Administration, general office support or related area is required</li><li>1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable</li><li>Experience in office management and support to organization of conferences and workshops is desirable</li><li>Knowledge of International Organizations human, financial and physical management solutions such as ERP systems is desirable</li><li>Equivalent combination of education and relevant administrative experience is desirable</li><li>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.</li></ul>

<p>Work Location This internship is designed to be in person, at the ECA Office for North Africa in Rabat, Morocco, but can be remote or partly remote based on the approval of the supervisor Expected duration 3 Months Duties and Responsibilities ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission will be guided by ECA's five new strategic directions which are: advancing ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solution to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and trans-boundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues. The ECA Office for North Africa is located in Rabat, Morocco, and serves seven member states: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia. Its main objective is to contribute to achieving structural transformation and balanced development through sound macroeconomic policies, financing for development and debt management; regional integration, economic diversification, industrialization; and climate change resilience. The office is also paying special attention to challenges specific to middle income countries and policies that can help them spur inclusive economic growth, competitiveness and diversification to escape the middle-income trap. Its core functions are: Strengthening the capacity of member states in the sub-region to design and implement national policies and strategies for sustainable employment creation; Contributing to the implementation of sub-regional development priorities in line with the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 with due consideration for youth and gender perspectives; Improving macroeconomic and fiscal policies, and to ensure sustainable growth; Providing relevant technical assistance to member states and to regional economic communities and intergovernmental organizations in building their capacities to sustain economic, social and political transformation, with a particular focus on employment, skills and balanced development, with the aim of ensuring inclusive growth, taking into consideration access to equal opportunities for women and young people. The internship will be undertaken under the direct supervision of the Communication Officer and the overall guidance of the Director of the Sub-regional Office for North Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa based in Rabat, Morocco and/or the Head of the Communication division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, based in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Communication Officer, the selected intern will undertake the following assignments and support the accomplishment of the related tasks, including generating related write-ups and story lines. 1. Participate in media &amp; com s related preparations and research for events organized and covered by the ECA sub-regional office for North Africa, 2. Assist in monitoring media reports (local and international) of ECA events and draft coverage reports, 3. Assist with the coverage of ECA events by contributing to note taking for communication purposes, press releases, social media 4. Assist with the design of visuals (posters, postcards etc.) and video, social media content where applicable 5. Assist with the handling of media inquiries including interview requests 6. Assist with the translation of media content where applicable 7. Assist the Communication Officer with other ad-hoc activities as instructed</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);</li><li>(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor s level or equivalent);</li></ul><p>A good knowledge of the North African culture and socio-economic context and culture is an advantage.</p><p>Internships do not require work experience</p><p>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in French is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of English and Arabic is desirable.</p>