TERMS OF REFERENCE
To strengthen the stewardship, coordination, implementation, reporting, and growth of multi-country strategic partnerships across APRO, with an initial focus on strategic regional donors.
The position will support effective partnership management, donor engagement, knowledge management, and coordination across Country Offices, Area Offices, National Committees (e.g. UNICEF USA) and relevant headquarters divisions to ensure delivery of partnership commitments and support future resource mobilization opportunities.
Education
Master’s degree in international relations, Development Assistance, or related fields.
In case the applicant holds a Bachelor's degree they must have at least 7 years of work experience in the relating field.
Work Experience
Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in partnership management, grant oversight, donor stewardship, or resource mobilization, including managing proposals, grant implementation, reporting, and donor engagement for private sector donors, foundations, faith-based organizations, or other strategic partners; experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and managing complex partnership portfolios.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English (written and spoken) required. Knowledge of an additional UN language or regional language is an asset.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
Strong partnership experience with public or private partnerships. Experience in financial and grant management, UNISON, knowledge and coordination of partnerships.
Desirables
Demonstrates the following core values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability.
Demonstrates the following competencies: Builds and Maintains Partnerships; Drives to Achieve Results for Impact; Innovates and Embraces Change; Manages Ambiguity and Complexity; Thinks and Acts Strategically.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A detailed technical proposal
Remarks
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.