Partnerships Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position (364 days), Rome, Italy, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, #00137925

How can you make a difference?

You will lead and strengthen UNICEF’s engagement with foundations and faith- and membership-based organisations by driving strategic partnerships, maximising income and influence, and fostering collaboration across global and local markets, support capacity building, pipeline development, and the implementation of innovative partnership strategies that enhance sustainable fundraising and advance UNICEF’s mission for children.

Main responsibilities

Minimum requirements

• experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, international development, global partnerships, prospect research, capacity building, pipeline development and any other related fields.
• experience with faith-based organisations, experience with high-value gifts fundraising, experience navigating diverse religious contexts Demonstrated experience combining fundraising, advocacy and engagement with faith-based or values-driven partners, in an international development context.
• Relevant, demonstratable professional experience in fundraising, including partnership development and cultivation of high-value or strategic partnerships is required.
• A minimum of four years working in a professional fundraising role.
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy, public engagement, or policy-influencing initiatives, including engagement in global or multilateral platforms is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with faith-based organisations or engaging faith actors is required, including an understanding of faith-driven partnership dynamics and sensitivities including experience navigating diverse religious contexts at global or regional level.
• Familiarity with global fundraising landscape and experience in cultivating high-value gifts is required.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, both written and verbal is required.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be an enthusiastic team player.
• Proven ability to prioritize; work independently; handle multiple, complex tasks simultaneously; and to generate pragmatic solutions to challenges.
• Strong customer service approach to interactions with colleagues and partners; ability to navigate complex environments and help build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and with experience in using complex databases.

Desirables

• experience with global policy forums, experience in cross-market collaboration, experience in thought leadership and advocacy, UNICEF/UN experience, Knowledge of the Global Philanthropy Landscape, CRM & Database Management, International Development Expertise
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.