Ph3Job Description /h3 ul liTier 1: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed‑term (FTA) appointments (internal candidates) /li liTier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA) and personnel on regular PSA contracts /li liTier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates /li /ul h3Background /h3 pUNDP is the United Nations’ lead agency on international development. We support countries and communities as they work to eradicate poverty, implement the Paris Agreement on climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for transformative change and connect countries to the resources they need to help people build a better life. UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the SDGs. /p pWithin the framework of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) global mandate to eradicate poverty and promote sustainable development, the UNDP in Italy serves as a strategic platform linking UNDP with the Government of Italy, Italian institutions, and development partners. The Office works to strengthen partnerships, mobilise resources, and advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. /p pThe UNDP Rome Centre for Climate and Energy (the “UNDP Rome Centre”) represents a key platform for strategic engagement between UNDP and the Government of Italy in the areas of climate, energy, and environment. The Centre focuses on critical policy areas including climate finance, youth engagement in climate action, and energy for sustainable development. /p h3Scope of Work /h3 ul liEnsure Programme Development and Strategy. /li liContribute to the refinement and lead the implementation of the UNDP in Italy and UNDP Rome Centre’s private sector engagement strategy, aligning it with broader UNDP strategic objectives; lead its day‑to‑day implementation. /li liDesign internal processes and tools that strengthen the operational effectiveness of the Partnership and Strategy team with a key emphasis on private sector engagement. /li liIdentify strategic opportunities for collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders in Italy and internationally; undertake background research and analysis on potential partnerships, donors, and climate and energy‑related programmes. /li liPrepare strategic documents, such as concept notes, strategy papers, and internal memos. /li liLead the end‑to‑end process for establishing formal private sector partnerships; conduct market research, due diligence, and engage with UNDP approval teams following POPP policies. /li liGuide and support the UNDP in Italy and the UNDP Rome Centre’s thematic teams in identifying and facilitating strategic engagement with private sector actors. /li liFacilitate communication and relationship management with the Italian public administration and other key stakeholders from the private sector. /li liDrive private sector partnership‑related engagement activities with UNDP Central and Regional Bureaux, and UNDP thematic units to ensure alignment and maximise impact. /li liLead the planning and execution of partnership‑related events, such as donor briefings, consultations, and outreach events. /li liAssist in creating and refining communication materials, including presentations, brochures, talking points, and workshop agendas. /li liMaintain and update a contact database and engagement tracker to support consistent follow‑up and relationship cultivation. /li liCollect and analyse data for reporting on partnership activities, ensuring alignment with established indicators and goals. /li liDraft and submit periodic donor reports, project updates, and internal progress summaries. /li liCoordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders to produce high‑quality, timely reports for internal and external audiences. /li liEnsures consistent documentation and dissemination of key results, lessons learned, and best practices. /li liMaintains a monitoring framework to track progress toward key performance indicators and partnership milestones. /li liProvides direct support to the Partnership Team Lead in planning, scheduling, and coordinating high‑level meetings and missions. /li liContributes to preparing briefing notes, background documents, and talking points for senior leadership. /li liServes as a liaison and logistical coordinator for cross‑cutting events and stakeholder meetings involving senior management. /li liTracks and follows up on action items and commitments made during high‑level meetings or engagements. /li liMonitors timelines, deliverables, and milestones across partnership‑related projects; flags delays or issues for resolution. /li liEnsures that project activities align with UNDP’s standards for inclusiveness, sustainability, and gender equity. /li liContributes to documentation and reporting of workplan progress and outcomes, highlighting synergies and opportunities for replication. /li liIdentifies capacity‑building needs and opportunities; ensures appropriate training and workshops are organised. /li liEnsures project reports capture results, lessons learned and good practices for wider application. /li liParticipates in and ensures sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on development and project‑related issues. /li liSupports establishment of knowledge platforms for the project, facilitates innovative mechanisms for dissemination of knowledge, and develops knowledge resources to share with partners. /li /ul pThe incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. /p h3Institutional Arrangement /h3 ul liThe incumbent will be office‑based. /li liThe incumbent will report to the UNDP Rome Centre – Partnership and Strategy Team Lead. /li liThe incumbent will be given access to relevant information necessary for execution of the tasks under this assignment. /li liInternational mission travel may be required. /li /ul h3Expected Demonstration of Competencies /h3 ul libAchieve Results /b: Level 3 – Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact. /li libThink Innovatively /b: Level 3 – Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems. /li libLearn Continuously /b: Level 3 – Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences. /li libAdapt with Agility /b: Level 3 – Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands. /li libAct with Determination /b: Level 3 – Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results. /li libEngage and Partner /b: Level 3 – Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter‑agency collaboration. /li libEnable Diversity and Inclusion /b: Level 3 – Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity. /li /ul h3Required Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies /h3 ul liAdvanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Development, Public Policy, Business and Economics, Political Sciences, International Relations or a related field is required. /li liOr a first‑level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience. /li liMinimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in policy, regulation and international development, with familiarity with climate and green energy policy. /li liAt least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in international development and private sector engagement, preferably in climate change. /li liDemonstrated experience in developing and managing partnerships with the private sector, including identifying, scoping, and structuring partnership opportunities aligned with SDGs and climate priorities and conducting due diligence and risk assessments for private partners. /li liFacilitating public‑private dialogues, roundtables or platforms for sustainability and innovation for structuring partnership frameworks and mobilizing resources. /li liDemonstrated experience in designing and coordinating multi‑country activities, particularly in developing countries and emerging economies. /li liDemonstrated experience in regulatory and policy analysis, drafting reform recommendations, and producing high‑quality publications. /li liDemonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement with governments, multilateral organisations, and the private sector at senior level. /li liDemonstrated experience in capacity building, including developing and delivering workshops, technical training or master classes. /li /ul h3Desired Skills in addition to the Competencies /h3 ul liStrong experience in supporting co‑financing, blended finance and impact investment initiatives with private‑sector entities. /li liExperience working with investment banks or impact investment funds, particularly in green finance, ESG and sustainable infrastructure. /li liProven professional experience in managing consulting firms on assignments involving policy advisory, corporate sustainability or institutional partnership development. /li liDemonstrated experience in engagement with foundations and philanthropic organisations focused on climate action, sustainability and social innovation. /li liProven experience collaborating with development finance institutions (DFIs) and multilateral development banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, EIB, EBRD, AfDB, ADB, and IDB. /li liDemonstrated ability to coordinate multi‑country or regional programmes across developing and emerging economies. /li liStrong track record of producing high‑quality policy and analytical outputs, such as policy papers, strategic briefs and reform recommendations. /li liExtensive experience designing and delivering capacity‑building initiatives (workshops, trainings, mentorship programmes, and peer‑learning exchanges) for government institutions, private sector actors and civil society organisations. /li liProven competence in project design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and donor reporting. /li liExperience in supporting co‑financing, blended finance or impact investment initiatives with private entities. /li liPrevious work experience on climate and energy policy and frameworks is desirable. /li /ul h3Required Language(s) /h3 ul liFluency in English is required. /li liBasic working knowledge of Italian is an asset. /li liKnowledge of additional UN languages would be an advantage. /li /ul h3Equal Opportunity /h3 pUNDP is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. /p h3Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse of Authority /h3 pUNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. /p h3Right to Select Multiple Candidates /h3 pUNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. /p h3Scam Alert /h3 pUNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr