Org. Setting and Reporting - The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to delivery more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an independent UN Resident Coordinator - the Representative of the UN Secretary-General and the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System at the country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Brasilia, Brazil and reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader. - Responsibilities - 1. ASSISTS WITH THE PROVISION OF SUBSTANTIVE SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR AND COORDINATION OF UNCT STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND OTHERS FOR SDG ACHIEVEMENT: - Provides advice on the development and implementation of the UN Partnership Strategy in alignment with and support of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. - Supports the UNCT 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. - 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. - Serves as one of the entry points for external stakeholders seeking guidance and support in navigating opportunities to partner with the UNCT. - 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. - Provides inputs on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership opportunities, in accordance with UN regulations and procedures. - Provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally tailored partnerships and resource mobilization strategies and initiatives. - Serves as liaison to Global Compact Local Networks, assisting the Resident Coordinator in advising the Local Network Board and strengthening local UN engagement with the private sector. 2. PARTICIPATES IN JOINT PARTNERSHIP AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION INITIATIVES AND SUPPORTS MANAGEMENT OF POOLED FUND FOR THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION FRAMEWORK: - 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. - Provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally-tailored resource mobilization strategies and initiatives related to national development priorities, including support to global, regional, and multilateral initiatives in which Brazil plays a leading role, ensuring alignment with the 2030 Agenda and UN system-wide coherence. - Monitors and analyzes existing resource mobilization partnerships and relationships, including traditional and non-traditional partners and donors (including high net-worth individuals, private sector, innovative funds) to be explored for direct funding to the UN. - Supports the UNCT with analysis of funding streams from internal and external sources, enabling their timely and coordinated engagement around preparation of proposals. - Supports the UNCT in preparation of the Funding Framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. - Provides support to the design joint programmes for use in joint resource mobilization and coordination during the implementation of joint programmes as needed. - Advises RC/UNCT 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. - Advises the RC/UNCT on corporate policies relating to effective management of resources, including through the establishment and use of pooled funds. - Assists in the establishment and management of country-based fund(s), for instance the UN Multi-Partner Trust - MPTF for the Sustainable Development of the Brazilian Legal Amazon and its Secretariat, in close collaboration with UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office. 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 S