About the opportunity
The Partnerships Senior Officer (Partnerships and New Business) is a mid-level position within UN Global Pulse, the Secretary-General’s Innovation Lab. The role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and securing new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships, with a specific emphasis on engaging with the Finnish and Nordic innovation ecosystem. The successful candidate will manage the partnership development cycle, from prospect mapping and proposal writing to donor engagement and high-level event management, to grow UN Global Pulse’s funding base and strengthen the UN’s innovation scaling efforts globally.
Salary and benefits
- Staff – IP – FTA contract type.
- One year renewable contract, subject to positive performance, availability of funds, and project needs.
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in International Relations, Business Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Innovation Management, or related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
- OR a first-level university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in International Relations, Business Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Innovation Management, or related field with 4 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in partnerships, donor relations, business development, or similar.
- Experience in events management, including planning and delivering high-profile or donor-facing events.
- Experience in developing or implementing partnerships and donor plans, including budget management.
- Fluent proficiency in English.
Required documents
- Resume/CV (submitted via the application portal)
When to apply
- Posting Start Date: 2026-08-10
- Posting End Date: 2026-08-23 (Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET))
How to apply
- Apply through the official UNOPS careers marketplace via the provided application link.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experience in donor relations and business development
- Familiarity with the Nordic innovation ecosystem
- Strong background in high-profile event management
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires full-time on-site presence in Helsinki
- Contract is one year, renewable based on funding and performance
- Must verify specific budget management expectations during the interview
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a strategic fit for someone looking to pivot into or advance within the UN innovation space. It offers the chance to build a professional network across the Nordic region while sharpening skills in resource mobilization and partnership architecture.
Our take
Applicants with a solid track record in partnership development and a desire to work within the UN's innovation lab should consider this, though those seeking long-term permanent staff stability should note the renewable contract nature.
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