Partnerships Officer, NO-1, Temporary Position, 364 days, #00138109, New Delhi, India (open for Indian Nationals)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The Partnerships Officer will support the effective functioning of YuWaah, a multi-stakeholder partnership dedicated to expanding opportunities for young people aged 10-24 years in India. The role contributes to the coordination of governance mechanisms, partnership management and reporting processes, stakeholder engagement, and high-level convenings. This position is crucial for strengthening engagement with strategic partners, deepening collaboration across sectors, and ensuring the effective functioning of YuWaah's governance and partnership platforms, including supporting key mechanisms like the Board and Leaders Council, managing partner engagement, and convening ecosystem stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support the coordination of YuWaah's governance mechanisms, including preparing for and facilitating Board and Leaders Council meetings, and ensuring follow-up on action points. Manage partner engagement processes, including onboarding new partners, maintaining partner databases, and facilitating regular communication and reporting. Assist in organizing and convening ecosystem stakeholders, including government institutions, UN agencies, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and youth representatives, for strategic discussions and collaborative initiatives. Contribute to the development and implementation of partnership strategies and engagement plans to deepen collaboration and expand opportunities for young people. Support the monitoring and reporting of partnership activities and outcomes, ensuring alignment with YuWaah's objectives and donor requirements. Facilitate effective communication and information sharing among partners and stakeholders to foster a cohesive and collaborative partnership ecosystem. Assist in identifying and cultivating new partnership opportunities to enhance YuWaah's reach and impact. Provide logistical and administrative support for partnership-related events, workshops, and convenings. Contribute to the development of communication materials and reports to showcase partnership successes and impact. Ensure timely and effective follow-up on partnership-related queries and requests.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, or programme coordination, preferably within a development or humanitarian context. Experience working with multi-stakeholder platforms is desirable.

Skills

Partnership Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Coordination, Communication, Reporting, Event Planning, Project Support, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Suite

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