Special Assistant and Philanthropy Partnerships Analyst

About the role

The Special Assistant and Philanthropy Partnerships Analyst provides strategic, operational, and coordination support to the UNFPA Representative in Sudan. This role acts as a key liaison between the Representative, Country Office teams, external partners, and UN stakeholders, while also supporting communications, advocacy, and philanthropic partnership development.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, missions, events and official engagements of the Representative and draft related correspondence, briefings and meeting notes.
• Prepare briefing notes, talking points, background papers and presentations, and conduct research and analysis on policy, programme and humanitarian issues.
• Support the development of partnerships with corporations, foundations and high‑net‑worth individuals, identifying emerging ESG and CSR opportunities.
• Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives and special assignments on behalf of the Representative.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Communications, Law, Marketing or a related field.
• Fluent English (required).

What we offer

• UN Volunteer package including a monthly living allowance (US$ 3,800‑4,250), insurance, leave and other entitlements according to UNV Conditions of Service.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact humanitarian and development programmes in Sudan.