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The UN Volunteer will support the growth and diversification of UNOPS Papua New Guinea’s portfolio across infrastructure, procurement, and project management. UNOPS PNG works closely with the Government of Papua New Guinea, the World Bank, the European Union, and the Government of Australia on initiatives in health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and sustainable energy. Through tailored, results-driven solutions, UNOPS supports national development priorities and sustainable outcomes. UNOPS operates in Asia and the Pacific through the Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO), headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, which provides strategic leadership and oversight across 17 countries. Within this structure, the East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO) supports operations across Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Pacific, covering 24 countries. Established in January 2023, EAPMCO provides strategic direction, operational support, and quality assurance to ensure effective project delivery. Its portfolio focuses on priority areas including energy transition, climate change, and sustainable development, drawing on UNOPS’ core expertise in infrastructure, procurement, human resources, fund management, and programme management.


The assignment is based in Port Moresby, within the UNOPS Papua New Guinea Country Office. The International UN Volunteer Specialist (Partnership Analyst) will report directly to the UNOPS PNG Country Manager and work closely with Project Managers to identify and develop emerging partnership and business opportunities. Technical support will also be provided by the UNOPS Southeast Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office Partnership Unit.


Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships and Business Development

  • Conduct research on partner strategies, donor priorities, market trends, and funding opportunities; regularly update partner profiles in line with evolving country and institutional strategies.
  • Support the development and drafting of concept notes, funding proposals, presentations, and briefing materials.
  • Assist in organizing and supporting high-level meetings with funding partners and government counterparts, including scheduling, preparation of background materials, note-taking, minutes, and follow-up actions.
  • Support and follow up on country-specific partnerships, including the organization of events, meetings, and workshops as required.
  • Screen and track business development and partnership opportunities for UNOPS in PNG, maintaining oversight of hard and soft pipelines.

Communications, Visibility, and Outreach

  • Identify and leverage communication and outreach opportunities to enhance UNOPS’ visibility and positioning in Papua New Guinea in support of business development efforts.
  • Support the organization of promotional events and high-level meetings in coordination with UNOPS headquarters and relevant units.
  • Draft content for external communications, including news stories, newsletters, factsheets, and web content, ensuring accuracy, quality data presentation, and effective visualization.
  • Perform additional communications-related tasks as required to support EAPMCO’s communications and resource mobilization activities.


Required Skills

  • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
  • Languages: English: Fluent (required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Communications, Media, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.
  • An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a related field is an asset.



Special Notice

UN Volunteers serve full-time in their professional expertise, supported by a benefits package, including a monthly living allowance (MLA) to ensure a secure standard of living at their duty stations.


Current MLA: US$ 2,865 to US$ 3,315


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