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General Information

Position Title
Programme Management Office (PRMO) - Senior Advisor
Job Category
Programme
Duty Station(s)
Home based
Seniority Level
Senior Level
ICS Level
ICS 12
Contract Type
ICA - IICA - Retainer
Contract Level
IICA 4
Posting Start Date
20-Jul-2026
Posting End Date
02-Aug-2026
Duration
Until December 2027

Job Highlight

As part of the the Surge Advisory Team (SAT), the advisor will provide expert advice and short-term capacity to selected Resident Coordinators (and/or other UN senior clients as assigned) in conflict-affected settings in one or more of the following areas of specialization:

• Joint assessments, analysis and planning processes between the UN and IFIs;
• National prevention and transition strategies, including support to IDA21 Prevention and Resilience Allocation (PRA) and Turn Around Allocation (TAA) processes;
• Peace-positive private sector engagement and innovative financing for peace, including partnerships with MDBs, DFIs, and blended finance initiatives.

About the Region

UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives team works with UN partners and Member States. This portfolio offers support for various initiatives and priorities of the UN Secretary-General in pursuit of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, it helps the UN Secretariat in implementing global programs in areas such as political affairs, climate, counterterrorism and peacebuilding, among others.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Not Required - part of GPO/NYPO

Job Specific Context

UNOPS has signed an agreement with the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO) to implement the project activities for the UN-IFI Partnership Facility (formerly “HDPP-Facility”) on behalf of the PBPSO.  

The Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO) under the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and UN Department of Peace Operations is tasked with developing partnerships between the UN and International Financial Institutions in conflict-affected settings, including partnerships with regional multilateral development banks in support of nationally-owned, locally-led and internationally-backed conflict prevention and peacebuilding strategies. The UN-IFI Partnership Facility, established under the Peacebuilding Fund in 2019, contributes to this function by financing policy exchanges and knowledge management, liaison, surge capacity and advisory support to UN field leadership. 

The Security Council in its resolution 2805 (2025) and the General Assembly in its resolution A/RES/80/11 underlined the importance of partnership between the United Nations and International Financial Institutions for sustaining peace. The resolutions requested PBPSO to provide regular updates “on progress in advancing United Nations partnership with international financial institutions, including regional development banks and other relevant financing partners, including examples of innovation and good practice and the catalytic effect of the Peacebuilding Fund”.

The incumbent of the position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility. 


Role Purpose

Support UN Resident Coordinators and field teams in complex and conflict-affected settings to strengthen engagement with International Financial Institutions in advancing prevention, peacebuilding, and sustainable development objectives. Through the deployment of targeted technical expertise under the Surge Advisory Team, the role contributes to enhancing UN–IFI collaboration and alignment on strategic planning, prevention approaches, and financing frameworks that address the root causes of conflict and support progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

Functions / Key Results Expected

In line with this vision and consistent with the role of the UN Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO) in the Department for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) as focal point for UN-IFI partnership in crisis-affected settings, PBPSO in partnership with UNOPS has established a Surge Advisory Team under the existing UN-IFI Partnership Facility.  

The Surge Advisory Team (SAT) will support UN Resident Coordinators on joint UN–IFI planning, prevention and transition strategies, operational alignment for peace impact, and innovative financing with multilateral banks, while promoting gender equality and civil society engagement. Advisors will provide short-term surge and remote support, ensuring knowledge transfer, sustainability, and collection of lessons learned across UN–IFI partnerships.

Selected experts will work in one or more of the following areas of specialization:


National Prevention and Transition Strategies

  • Support UN leadership and Resident Coordinators in strengthening collaboration with IFIs to advance nationally led prevention, including national prevention strategies, recovery, and transition priorities in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
  • Advise on engagement with World Bank IDA21 mechanisms, including Prevention and Resilience Allocation (PRA) and Turn Around Allocation (TAA) processes and engage on the UN-World Bank pilot exercise, to maximize alignment with peacebuilding objectives.
  • Promote coordinated engagement between governments, UN entities, IFIs,  and development partners around strategic prevention and peacebuilding efforts.
  • Contribute to strategic analysis, consultations, and coordination arrangements linked to national transition and prevention frameworks.
  • Identify areas where IFI financing and Peacebuilding Fund interventions can complement each other and enhance collective impact.
  • Identify opportunities to promote inclusive, nationally-owned approaches, including by leveraging digital strategies and partnerships for wider consultation of local stakeholders
  • Develop briefing materials, analytical papers, and lessons learned to inform UN-IFI policy discussions and operational approaches.
  • Ensure that programming and advisory support incorporate human rights principles, gender equality, youth participation, and inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized populations.


Private Sector and Peace Finance

  • Support UN leadership and Resident Coordinators in strengthening collaboration with IFIs on private sector, jobs agenda and peace finance to advance nationally led prevention, including national prevention strategies, recovery, and transition priorities in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
  • Advise on the application of innovative finance and solutions instruments in the context of prevention and peacebuilding.
  • Promote coordinated engagement between governments, UN entities, IFIs, private sector and development partners around strategic prevention and peacebuilding efforts.
  • Contribute to strategic analysis, consultations, and coordination arrangements linked to national transition and prevention frameworks.
  • Identify areas where IFI financing and Peacebuilding Fund interventions can complement each other and enhance collective impact.
  • Develop briefing materials, analytical papers, and lessons learned to inform UN-IFI policy discussions and operational approaches.
  • Ensure that programming and advisory support incorporate human rights principles, gender equality, youth participation, and inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized populations.


Joint Assessments and Planning

  • Advise UN leadership and Resident Coordinators on approaches to strengthen collaboration with IFIs through integrated assessments, coordinated planning, and aligned programming frameworks.
  • Support the preparation and implementation of joint analytical and planning exercises, including Recovery and Peacebuilding Assessments (RPBAs) and similar methodologies adapted to country-specific contexts.
  • Foster collaboration among governments, UN entities, IFIs, and development partners to improve coherence in assessment, planning, and recovery efforts.
  • Assist in establishing coordination and consultation mechanisms that facilitate strategic dialogue and joint planning among key stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to better align Peacebuilding Fund activities with IFI-supported operations and financing frameworks.
  • Contribute to the development of analytical reports, guidance materials, and policy inputs aimed at strengthening UN-IFI cooperation.
  • Ensure that assessment and planning processes are participatory and inclusive, with adequate integration of gender, youth, human rights, and broader inclusion considerations.

Skills

Communication, Partnerships, Program Management, Stakeholder Management
Strategic Perspective
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
Respect
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Collaboration
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Partnerships
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Excellence
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Adaptability
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Decision-making
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Communication
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Advanced University degree (Masters’ degree or equivalent) preferably in Political Science, International Development, International Relations, International Law, Development Economics or any other relevant field with ten (10) years of relevant experience.

OR

A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) preferably in Political Science, International Development, International Relations, International Law, Development Economics or any other relevant field with twelve (12) years of relevant experience.

Experience Requirements

Required


Relevant experience is defined as professional experience in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and/or international development.


Desired

  • Demonstrated experience working with International Financial Institutions (IFIs), Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), or related financing and partnership frameworks.
  • Experience supporting strategic planning, joint assessments, coordination mechanisms, or partnership processes involving governments, UN entities, and international stakeholders.
  • Experience in strategic and policy advisory to senior leadership and multi-stakeholder platforms.
  • Experience supporting Recovery and Peacebuilding Assessments (RPBAs), Post-Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNAs), PRA/TAA processes, or similar integrated planning and financing frameworks.
  • Experience in innovative financing, blended finance, peace finance, or private sector engagement initiatives.
  • Experience supporting partnerships linked to prevention, recovery, resilience, or peace-positive investment approaches.
  • Experience facilitating collaboration across diverse actors, including governments, UN agencies, donors, IFIs, and private sector stakeholders.
  • Experience integrating gender equality, youth inclusion, human rights, and broader inclusion considerations into planning, programming, or policy processes.


Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirement
EnglishFluentRequired
FrenchFluentDesirable
SpanishFluentDesirable

Additional Information

  • UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
  • UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
  • Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. 
  • UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of 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 racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
  • We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
  • UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
 
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, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
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  • All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
  • It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.