Coordination Support for Country Office Partnerships and Donor Engagement at UNDP
Dar es salaam
Posted 09 October, 2025
Deadline 23 October, 2025
Consulting and StrategyContractorJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
This role supports the coordination and documentation of resource mobilization initiatives across all UNDP Tanzania Country Office portfolios, aiming to strengthen financing for sustainable development, ensure strategic alignment, timely engagement, and compliance with donor requirements.
Mission and Objectives
UNDP Tanzania supports the Government of Tanzania through strategic programmatic areas: Inclusive Democratic Governance, Inclusive Economic Growth and Sustainable Livelihoods, and Environment Sustainability, Climate Change and Resilience, in line with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Support the assessment and mapping of Country Office opportunities for resource mobilization, identifying current and potential partners, including new and emerging donors.
Analyze partnership and funding trends in key national development and sectoral policies to inform engagement strategies.
Conduct research and prepare briefs on potential partners and donor opportunities for management consideration.
Support the design and updating of outreach and publicity materials geared towards partners and donors.
Track, document, and support coordination of ongoing resource mobilization initiatives across portfolios.
Monitor and ensure compliance with partner requirements, including systematized reporting and visibility obligations.
Contribute to the analysis and synthesis of information to inform the Country Office strategy for partnering with UN agencies under the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and joint programming mechanisms.
Provide support in organizing external events and engagements to raise UNDP’s profile with development partners.
The volunteer will gain insights into UNDP’s Tanzania Country Office strategic approach to resource mobilization and partnership development, while contributing to effective coordination and donor engagement for sustainable development impact.
Task Type
Leadership and Strategy
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications, advocacy, or business development.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with web-based management systems.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, synthesize, and communicate partnership and funding information effectively.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to work under minimal supervision.
Additional Assets
Experience in business development within the UN System is desirable.
Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is an asset.
Languages
English: Fluent (Required)
Note on Volunteerism
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
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