Caribbean OCT and EU Engagement Specialist

The Caribbean OCT and EU Engagement Specialist is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships with stakeholders in the Caribbean OCT and EU regions. The role supports the implementation of UNOPS engagement strategy in the Caribbean, focusing on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and EU-specific leads, through market analysis, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous assessments of the socio-economic landscapes within the Dutch-speaking Caribbean and OCTs to identify untapped entry points for UNOPS interventions.
• Gather intelligence on European Union funding cycles to align UNOPS' technical capabilities with EU regional priorities.
• Design and promote tailored service offerings that address vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States, focusing on climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure.
• Cultivate and manage a robust network of diplomatic, governmental, and private sector contacts within the Caribbean to solidify UNOPS as a partner of choice.
• Act as the primary technical focal point for EU delegations and regional bodies, translating development needs into actionable project proposals.
• Promote and position the organization in regional forums to synchronize OCT-specific initiatives with broader UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks.
• Develop high-impact briefing notes and concept papers articulating the UNOPS value offer for Caribbean partners.
• Lead the end-to-end development of new business leads, ensuring financial viability and alignment with UNOPS’ strategic mandates.
• Formulate innovative financing strategies, including blended finance or multi-partner trust funds, geared toward OCT development projects.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Political Science, Communications or International Relations.
• A combination of a Bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
• At least 5 years of experience in international development including demonstrated experience in: Developing and executing partnership and programme development plans; Project development and proposal writing; Acquisition of projects.
• Experience working with EU Government and/or Caribbean OCTs is required.
• Establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international development organisations, governments, foundations, international NGOs or private sector organisations is desirable.
• Prior experience working in international organisations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts would also be an advantage.

Skills

• Partnership Development
• Program Development
• Project Proposal Preparation
• Project Acquisition
• Stakeholder Engagement
• International Development
• EU Government Engagement
• Caribbean OCT Engagement
• Market Analysis
• Resource Mobilization
• UN Agency Collaboration
• International NGO Partnerships
• Public Sector Partnerships
• Post-Disaster Context Experience
• Emergency Context Experience

Languages

English, Spanish, Dutch, French