Partnership Jobs in Cameroon

Job Description

📍 Duty Stations: Yaoundé, Cameroon & Antananarivo, Madagascar
🕒 Job Type: Full-time
🏢 Organization: UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services)
📄 Contract Type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA-2 / ICS-10)

About the Opportunity

UNOPS is expanding its operations and strategic partnerships across Cameroon and Madagascar to strengthen its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and national development priorities.

To support this expansion, UNOPS is recruiting a highly motivated Partnerships Specialist who will help build and strengthen partnerships, develop technical proposals, expand the project pipeline, and contribute to sustainable development initiatives across the region.

Professionals interested in international development, donor relations, and UN partnership opportunities in Central Africa can also explore similar vacancies through
Job Openings in Cameroon where multilateral, NGO, and UN-related roles are regularly updated.

About UNOPS Congo Multi-Country Office (CDMCO)

The UNOPS Congo Multi-country Office is headquartered in Kinshasa and oversees operations across 11 countries, including Cameroon and Madagascar. The office is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks while delivering efficient services that support sustainable development outcomes for governments, donors, and partner institutions.

The Partnerships Development team plays a critical role in identifying business opportunities, strengthening donor engagement, and expanding UNOPS program portfolios throughout the sub-region.

Role Overview

Under the supervision of the Multi-country Office Director and Business & Partnerships Advisor, the Partnerships Specialist will lead partnership development and program expansion activities for countries managed by the Multi-country Office.

This role requires a professional capable of building strategic alliances with:

• UN agencies
• Governments
• International NGOs
• Development partners
• Foundations
• Private sector organizations

The selected candidate will contribute directly to pipeline development, proposal writing, project negotiation, donor coordination, and strategic positioning of UNOPS within regional development frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partnership & Program Development Planning

• Develop comprehensive partnership and program development strategies aligned with UNOPS Strategic Plans and regional priorities
• Analyze national and regional humanitarian and development landscapes
• Identify operational niches and growth opportunities for UNOPS
• Assess risks and opportunities linked to strategic expansion initiatives

2. Opportunity Development & Proposal Writing

• Monitor humanitarian and development trends to identify new partnership opportunities
• Draft concept notes, technical proposals, and project documents
• Coordinate technical and financial proposal requirements
• Support negotiations and development of framework partnership agreements
• Manage pipeline opportunities and maintain engagement systems aligned with UNOPS standards

Candidates seeking broader donor-funded and international development roles across Africa may also find relevant opportunities on
Job vacancies in Morocco which regularly features partnership, project management, and UN consulting positions.

3. Representation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and strengthen relationships with:
  • UN agencies
  • International organizations
  • Governments
  • NGOs
  • Private sector stakeholders
• Participate in:
  • UNSDCF planning processes
  • Inter-agency coordination meetings
  • Donor consultations
  • Government development forums
• Represent UNOPS in strategic discussions and contribute to country-level planning and programming processes.

4. Knowledge Management & Innovation

• Implement best practices, tools, and templates for partnership development
• Contribute to organizational learning and innovation initiatives
• Strengthen negotiation and partnership-building skills within project teams
• Support knowledge sharing and dissemination of lessons learned

Professionals interested in additional project development and international cooperation opportunities in Southern Africa can also explore
Job opportunities in Zambia for updated regional development and humanitarian vacancies.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • International Development
  • Political Science
  • Communications
  • Public Administration
  • Engineering
  • International Relations
  • Related field

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline with an additional two years of relevant experience.

Certifications

• PRINCE2 Foundation or PMP certification is desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in:
  • International development
  • Partnership development
  • Proposal writing
  • Program development planning
• Experience working with:
  • UN agencies
  • Governments
  • International NGOs
  • Donors
  • Foundations
  • Private sector partners

Additional experience in post-disaster, emergency, or humanitarian contexts is considered an advantage.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong proposal writing and negotiation skills
• Experience in donor engagement and partnership management
• Ability to analyze complex development environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and web-based management systems

Language Requirements

Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.

Core Competencies

UNOPS is seeking professionals who demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking and innovation
• Diversity and inclusion leadership
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Results orientation and adaptability
• Effective communication and relationship building

Contract Information

• Contract Type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA)
• Contract Level: IICA2 (ICS-10)
• Duration: Open-ended contract subject to organizational needs, funding availability, and satisfactory performance

Both Yaoundé and Antananarivo are designated as Family Duty Stations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNOPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Importantly, candidates without prior UN or UNOPS experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.

UNOPS also provides:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Work-life harmonization policies
• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs

Important Application Information

• Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Closing time is based on midnight Copenhagen time

Nationals of Cameroon and Madagascar may be recruited under Local Individual Contractor Agreements (LICA-10).