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Strategic Partnerships and Coordination Officer

Full Job description and more information about the Dag Hammarksjöld foundation:

https://www.daghammarskjold.se/news/recruiting-strategic-partnerships-and-coordination-officer/

The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, established in 1962, is a non-governmental organisation advancing dialogue and policy for sustainable development and peace. Based in Uppsala, it's a values-based "think-and-do-tank" focusing on effective multilateralism with the UN at center.

Position Description

The Strategic Partnerships and Coordination Officer supports the Executive Director in advancing strategic partnerships, resource mobilisation, and coordination within the Strategic Partnership Approach 2026–2029.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships

• Implement Strategic Partnership Approach 2026–2029, deepening collaboration with Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and cultivating engagement with "medium powers" and G77 nations

• Identify and develop value-based partnerships with UN entities, Member States, philanthropic organisations, and selected private-sector actors

• Support partnership lifecycle from assessment through formalisation and exit

• Provide partnership intelligence and multilateral funding/policy landscape analysis

• Maintain partnership records through P/CRM system

Strategic Funding and Resource Mobilisation

• Support diversification of resource base through multi-year core funding partnerships

• Develop and manage prospective funding partnership pipeline

• Prepare partnership concepts and proposals with programme teams

• Coordinate timely reporting to funding partners aligned with quarterly MEL cycle

Support to Executive Director

• Support planning and execution of internal/external engagements and travel

• Coordinate briefing materials and follow-up actions

• Support Board and Management Group liaison

• Track commitments and action points across Executive Director's portfolio

Qualifications

This role offers significant scope for professional growth and is well suited to a candidate at an early stage of their career. The successful candidate is expected to bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. social or political science, international relations), or equivalent qualifications otherwise acquired.
• A minimum of three years’ professional experience in partnerships, resource mobilisation, programme, or related roles.
• Relevant experience in partnership development and resource mobilisation, ideally gained in or in relation to a multilateral, international non-governmental, think-tank, or public-sector environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage credibly with institutional and funding partners.
• A good understanding of multilateral and bilateral funding mechanisms and quality funding modalities, including the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sida, UN entities, EU institutions, and philanthropic foundations, and their associated compliance and reporting requirements.
• Experience contributing to partnership concepts, proposals, or agreements.
• Knowledge of results-based management (RBM) and its application to programming, planning, and reporting.
• Familiarity with values-based and conflict-sensitive partnership approaches, and with the principles of independence and impartiality central to the Foundation’s mandate.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to support the Executive Director across a demanding internal and external portfolio.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate insight into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent command of English. Good command of Swedish is an asset.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration, analysis, and relationship-management tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, AI tools, and P/CRM systems).
• A valid work permit for Sweden at the time of application.

Merits

• A Master’s degree or other advanced graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with or within an international organisation, preferably within the UN system.
• Field or professional experience from multilateral cooperation.
• Familiarity with the Swedish and Nordic development-cooperation landscape and its key donors.

Personal qualities

The role requires a person who:

• Exercises discretion, sound judgement, and integrity when handling sensitive relationships and information.
• Builds trust and works effectively across cultures, institutions, and levels of seniority.
• Is highly organised and reliable, with strong attention to follow-up.
• Balances strategic thinking with hands-on coordination and delivery.
• Works well in collaboration, while also taking initiative and responsibility independently.
• Maintains professionalism, enthusiasm, and clear priorities in a fast-paced international environment.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn and grow into the role.
• Shares and acts in line with the Foundation’s values and commitment to dialogue, inclusiveness, and principled multilateralism.

Terms of Employment

• Permanent position based in Uppsala (minimum three days/week on-site)

• Flexible working hours; supports work–life balance

• Collective agreement through Fremia with ITP1 pension

• SEK 4,500 annual wellness allowance

• Six-month probation period

• Start date: 1 November 2026 or by arrangement (latest: 1 January 2027)

Application

Send cover letter (max one page) and CV to [email protected] with subject line 'Strategic Partnerships and Coordination Officer'.

Deadline: Friday, 7 August 2026