Head of Development Partners Secretariat

Dutystation: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Functional responsibilities

The Head of the Development Partners Secretariat is responsible for the following tasks:

1. Leadership of Secretariat: The Head of the Development Partners Secretariat
will be responsible for the attainment of the objectives of the Secretariat as described above, taking proactive actions and mobilizing the participation of senior DPs, GOSL representatives, private sector partners, and civil society as needed.

2. Strategic engagement: The Head of the Development Partners Secretariatwill facilitate and support the organization of strategic exchange and analysis between DPs and between DPs and the GoSL. The level of engagement will be at senior level, at Head of Development, Councilor, First Secretary level for bilateral missions; at UNRC / UN agency Representative /Country Director or senior programme Officer level for multilateral missions and at DG and Additional DG level for interaction with GoSL officials.

3. Government Coordination Support: Provide continuous support to the Government of Sri Lanka on coordination efforts related to development strategies and initiatives.

4. Analytical oversight: The Head of the Development Partners Secretariatwill commission studies of interest to the DPs, contribute and supervise analysis and output.

5. Supervision: The Head of the Development Partners Secretariatwill have line-management responsibility towards the DP Secretariat Knowledge Management Coordinator.

6. Logistic Support: Arrange meetings, maintain mailing lists, send invitations, document meetings, and ensure follow-up on agreed action points to facilitate seamless coordination.

7. Reporting :The Head of the Development Partners Secretariatwill report on the key activities of the Secretariat to the DP Strategic Group Chairs, and administratively to UNOPS, on a monthly basis.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

A. Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, economics, political science, law, international relations, development studies, or a related field.
B. Work Experience

• Minimum of 7 (seven) years of relevant professional experience.

• Further to experience in Sri Lanka, some international experience in a similar area is an advantage.


C. Language

• Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of Sinhala or Tamil will be an advantage.