INTERNAL EXTERNAL ADV: Partnerships Officer (New Business), Jakarta, Indonesia, Temporary Appointment (138307)

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

UNICEF Indonesia secures, develops, and maintains strategic partnerships with high-value private sector partners (with a specific focus on contributions of US$ 100,000 and upwards) to advance the rights and well-being of children across the country. To enhance its ability to meet the funding needs of its new 2026-2030 Country Programme, UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer to grow the number of Companies and Foundations partnering for children with UNICEF. The staff member will play a key role in the research, identification, and securing of new partnership opportunities. The staff member will research prospects and develop compelling partnership proposals and instigate discussions and other engagement modalities with relevant prospects, in close collaboration with the Head of High Value Partnerships and other members of the High Value Partnerships team.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR), and under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist (Head of High Value Partnerships), the staff member will be responsible for the further development and management of the partnership prospect pipeline and regularly report progress on the moves management of this. The staff member will also work closely with colleagues in Programme Sections and Communications section in order to develop impactful and effective propositions. The Partnerships Officer (New Business) will be responsible for the following key end results: 1. High Value New Business Partnership strategy devised and fully implemented: The combined strategy to secure new high-value private sector partnerships is executed, and results are achieved on a timely basis. 2. Management and development of the partnership prospect pipeline, including research, identification, and cultivation of new high-value private sector partners. 3. Development and submission of compelling partnership proposals tailored to the interests of potential partners. 4. Cultivation of relationships with prospective partners through regular communication and engagement. 5. Collaboration with internal UNICEF teams to ensure alignment and effective delivery of partnership commitments.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of professional experience in partnership development, fundraising, or a related field is required. Experience in the private sector or with NGOs is an asset.

Skills

Partnership development, Fundraising, Proposal writing, Relationship management, Communication, Negotiation, Research, Strategic planning, Project management, Interpersonal skills, Microsoft Office Suite

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