JPO in Sustainable Development Coordination (Private Sector Engagement)

This post is opened exclusively to PEOPLE WITH THE DUTCH NATIONALITY.

Eligibility is restricted to candidates who are 32 years of age or below as of 31 December of the application year (i.e. born on or after 1 January 1994).

Candidates should have an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in business management, public relations, international development or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience.

In exceptional cases, candidates with a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years (i.e. a minimum of 4 years) of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Summary job description

This role will focus on enhancing coordination and collaboration among stakeholders, particularly within the private sector, to ensure that the UN’s management and implementation strategies are streamlined, integrated, and effective. Through support in coordination of expanded partnerships with private sector actors, the JPO will support the RCO Partnership and Financing for Development Officer and RCO Economist to map, promote and leverage private capital for SDG financing, contributing to economic stability and sustainable growth in Ghana. This collaborative approach will ensure that private sector contributions are maximized, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of UN initiatives and supporting Ghana’s aspirations for self-reliance and sustainable development.

Within delegated authority and under the guidance of the Head of the Office, the JPO will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide coordination support to the implementation of the RC/RCO private sector engagement strategies, including recommendations for policy dialogues and partnership opportunities.
• Provide coordination support to the development and implementation of the engagement plans that align private sector engagement and participation with the Ghana UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
• Provide coordination support to establishing and maintaining relationships with key private sector actors, including backs and financial institutions, impact investors, local businesses and etc., facilitating regular dialogue and exploring collaboration opportunities.
• Provide coordination support to multi-stakeholder meetings with participation of the private sector partners, ensuring productive dialogue and concrete outcomes aligned with development goals.
• Provide coordination support to integration of private sector perspectives and contributions into the UN initiatives, ensuring alignment with both business interests and development objectives while maintaining appropriate governance and transparency standards.
• Provide coordination support to conducting a comprehensive analysis of the private sector landscape in Ghana, identifying strategic engagement opportunities and potential partnerships for UN initiatives while mapping key stakeholders and their interests.
• Provide coordination support to designing and managing a robust monitoring and evaluation system for private sector engagements, including reporting through various UN platforms where necessary, and contributing to the annual UNCT results reporting.
• Provide coordination support to maintaining comprehensive databases of private sector partners, track engagement activities, partnership status and outcomes while ensuring proper documentation and accessibility.
• Provide coordination support to knowledge management initiatives by documenting best practices, lessons learned and successful partnership models while facilitating knowledge sharing across UN agencies and private sector partners.
• Other functions/activities as requested by the Head of the Office.

For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation:

Junior Professional Officer Programme – Nedworc Foundation

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