Recrutement de 01 Partnerships Specialist

Recrutement de 01 Partnerships Specialist

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-3
Location: Bolivia
Categories: Partnerships, Fund Raising
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

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And we never give up.

For every child, OPPORTUNITY

Purpose for the job:

The purpose of this position is to strengthen collaborations with key stakeholders in and outside the country and provide an interface for strategic resource mobilisation, communications/ advocacy, knowledge exchange and innovative multi-stakeholder partnerships to reach strategic results for children.

Under the leadership of the representative, the incumbent of the position, will be responsible for enhancing multi-stakeholder and innovative partnerships, linking with the private sector, public donors, financial institutions, NatComs and civil society to leverage resources for children. He/She will work in close articulation with the Communications area and the Deputy Representative to enhance a strong focus on programme results, advocacy and social mobilization strategies, using a variety of partnership platforms. More specifically, the key areas of work are:

Multi-stakeholders partnerships development and advocacy;
Children’s rights and business (CRB);
Donor relations and resource mobilization.
How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Multi-stakeholders partnerships development and advocacy

The country office’s partnerships and resource mobilization strategy is kept up-to-date and in line with regional and global priorities; implemented and monitored effectively and efficiently to leverage resources and achieve strategic results for children;
The country office’s partnerships base is strengthened and contributes to achieving programme results. This includes new business and innovating partnerships with local innovators, youth organizations, NGOs, cultural and religious organizations, the private sector, local media and academia.
UNICEF’s visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners and key stakeholders are increased through strategies for engagement and attractive communication products.
Children’s rights and business

The country office’s Child Rights and Business strategy constitutes a main advocacy tool towards achieving programmatic results, through advocacy, C4D and strategic alliances with the Government, industry bodies, national think tanks on CSR and civil society.
The knowledge and expertise of relevant business industries’ impact on Child Rights is enhanced and the implementation of Child Rights and Business Principles (CRBP) effective in key companies.
Industry-wide and multi-stakeholder initiatives on children’s rights are established that leverage resources and results for children.
Donor relations and resource mobilization

The Country Office has developed and started to implement a strategy for fundraising from individual donors using different channels such as corporate pathway to pledge (CPP).
The funding base with National Committees, public and private donors is expanded, and resources ensured to achieve the planned results of the programme.
Areas of integration between partnerships, Child Rights and Business and programmes are identified and opportunities to harness the private and public sector financial contributions to UNICEF programmes through supports to implementing partners, grants and corporate pathways to pledge are generated.
Strategic liaison with donors and the development of tools for resource mobilization are ensured.
Effective and efficient support to the programme teams in developing and finalizing donor proposals and reporting, to help ensuring harmonization and quality.
Impact of Results

The Partnerships Specialist is a seasoned professional in the field of external relations, in particular partnership development, Child Rights and Business and resource mobilization. The quality of work and external communications/relations performed by the specialist directly impacts on the overall reputation of UNICEF. S/He follows established procedures but is expected to make recommendations on strategies for engagement, knowledge development and communications products. The Partnership Specialist is accountable for quality, substantive input and ability to project a competent and trusted image of UNICEF to partners.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced university degree in international development, public affairs, international relations, political science or other relevant field.
At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in external relations, liaison and/or any resource-mobilization related activities, preferably with the private sector in an international organization is required. Experience with individual fundraising is an asset.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English/Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
Works Collaboratively with others (2)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

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

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 27 Jul 2023 SA Western Standard Time
Deadline: 09 Aug 2023 SA Western Standard Time