Partnerships Specialist - Liaison

Job Highlight

This role offers a unique opportunity to independently manage and adapt partnership strategies, providing authoritative advice to strengthen UNOPS' relationships with the Government of Bangladesh. The Specialist will be instrumental in identifying and developing new programme opportunities, leveraging an existing strong network to align government policy priorities with UNOPS' strategic objectives in procurement, infrastructure, project management, and fund management.

About The Project Office

Since 2003, UNOPS has partnered with the Government of Bangladesh and key development partners to advance national development priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNOPS supports a range of projects focused on capacity development and infrastructure, leveraging its expertise in procurement, human resource management, finance, and project management to deliver efficient, sustainable solutions.

Role Purpose

The Partnerships Specialist - Liaison acts as a seasoned professional who independently manages partnership projects and programs, adapting existing policies and approaches to meet emerging needs with the Government of Bangladesh. S/he provides authoritative advice on established policies and procedures, solves complex problems by applying existing rules, and maintains strong client relationships to ensure reliable service delivery and expand UNOPS' portfolio in the country.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Specialist will support UNOPS Bangladesh in the identification of potential collaboration opportunities with the Government of Bangladesh. The specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Liaise with GoB counterparts and support UNOPS in the identification and development of programme opportunities in Bangladesh, with a focus on procurement, infrastructure development, project management
  
  

and fund management;

• Develop, build and strengthen strategic partnerships, and identify and pursue business opportunities as per the agreed work plan;
• Network and solidify relationships between UNOPS and GoB;
• Contribute to coordinating and communicating with other stakeholders UNOPS’ value addition in view of consolidating UNOPS’ profile in country;
• Support UNOPS personnel and consultants and provide inputs through liaison with the GoB through UNOPS;
• Provide technical inputs to the development of UNOPS proposals;
• Assist in the identification, design, formulation, and negotiation of new projects and programmes.
• Provide support on any new initiatives by securing GoB support and provide advice to UNOPS Bangladesh on strategies for obtaining such support;
• Assist ministries and other stakeholders where required with focus on quality assurance and quality control of project documents; and
• Undertake other partnerships duties, as required.
  
  

The Specialist is expected to liaise with the Government of Bangladesh and Ministries to be identified as priority Ministries along with the Country Manager, UNOPS Project Managers, Specialized Agencies, Diplomatic Missions, INGOs and stakeholders as needed.

Expected Period of Assignment

The Specialist shall perform the services on a need basis with a maximum of 30 days commencing in September 2026 until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Deliverables, Timeframe and Fees

The Specialist will report to the UNOPS Bangladesh Country Manager on a regular basis. The Specialist shall submit a monthly Progress Report outlining the assistance provided against a set of agreed activities and outputs, and shall outline the Specialist’s progress towards the achievement of such objectives. Each Progress report is required by the end of each calendar month. The progress Report will be used as a supporting document for processing the invoice for payment of the fees.

The Progress Report shall provide an overview of meetings, findings, conclusions and recommendations regarding the following:

The Ministry and or department that would benefit from UNOPS’ support and technical assistance.

Operationalization of programmatic actions for the identification and development of business development plans in accordance with UNOPS’ business process;

Programme development and implementation strategy to expand UNOPS portfolio in Bangladesh; and

New networks and entry points for UNOPS in the identified initiatives.

Any other task assigned by the Country Manager

Monitoring and Progress Controls

The performance of the Specialist will be reviewed by the Country Manager in consultation with the relevant Project Manager.

Education Requirements

Required

• An advanced university degree (masters or equivalent) in International Relations, Public Relations, Public Policy, Public Health, International Development, or related field.
• A first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the above-mentioned field with additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
  
  

Required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in government liaison with a focus on project or policy development or related field is required.
• Experience coordinating work between different sectors and stakeholders, particularly with government networks;
• Proven track record to establish and maintain strong working relations with senior officials in line ministries;
  
  

Desired

• Prior experience in quality assurance and quality control of project documents is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in the UN system is an added advantage.
• Experience in project design and/or project document development is an asset