Senior Partnerships Associate
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) serves twelve English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries, focusing on equitable access to primary health care, learning and skills, protection from violence, child poverty reduction, and resilience strengthening.
Job Purpose
The Senior Partnerships Associate will play a crucial role in strengthening UNICEF's engagement with governments, civil society, private sector, and other stakeholders within the Caribbean region. This position is integral to advancing UNICEF's mandate by fostering strategic alliances and mobilizing resources to achieve positive outcomes for children. The role involves identifying new partnership opportunities, developing proposals, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with diverse partners. By building and maintaining strong relationships, the incumbent will contribute to the successful implementation of UNICEF's programmes and advocacy efforts, ultimately enhancing the organization's impact and reach across the twelve countries served by the Caribbean MCO. This position is key to navigating the complex challenges faced by children in the region, including learning losses, mental health concerns, violence, poverty, and climate-related disasters.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, private sector entities, and other key stakeholders across the twelve Caribbean countries. Mobilize resources by developing high-quality proposals for funding from diverse sources, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's strategic priorities and donor requirements. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with partners, acting as a key point of contact for UNICEF in the region. Facilitate effective communication and information sharing between UNICEF and its partners, ensuring mutual understanding and alignment on objectives. Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies to promote children's rights and UNICEF's mandate. Monitor and report on partnership activities and resource mobilization efforts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Support the Caribbean MCO in navigating complex challenges such as learning losses, mental health, violence, child poverty, and climate-related disasters through strategic engagement and collaboration. Ensure compliance with UNICEF's policies and procedures in all partnership and resource mobilization activities. Contribute to the overall management and strategic direction of the Caribbean MCO by providing input on partnership and external relations.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, external relations, or a related field is required. Experience working in a developing country context or with international organizations is highly desirable.
Skills
Partnership Development, Resource Mobilization, Stakeholder Engagement, Proposal Writing, Communication Strategy, Advocacy, Relationship Management, Project Management, Cross-cultural Communication, UNICEF Programme Knowledge, Data Analysis, Reporting