Partnerships Specialist (Philanthropy) (P-3), FT, #00113282, Panama City - Panama, LACRO
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. In a dynamic financing landscape, UNICEF LACRO is enhancing private sector engagement, focusing on strategic partnerships with philanthropists, foundations, MBOs, and FBOs to accelerate results for children.
Job Purpose
The Partnerships Specialist will play a crucial role in driving the strategic growth of private philanthropy within the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. This position, based in Panama City, will focus on cultivating and strengthening relationships with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, membership-based organizations, and faith-based organizations. The specialist will coordinate closely with philanthropy fundraisers in country offices and the LAC PFP team, providing strategic and technical advice and capacity building. The goal is to maximize revenue generation and foster sustainable income growth through high-value partnerships, ultimately contributing to UNICEF's mission of ensuring every child has the right to a future.
Responsibilities
Drive the strategic growth of private philanthropy from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, membership-based organizations, and faith-based organizations in the LAC Region. Coordinate effectively with philanthropy fundraisers in PSFR country offices and the LAC PFP team, offering strategic and technical advice and capacity building as needed. Identify, research, and assess prospective donors and funding opportunities. Cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships with high-value donors and partners, ensuring effective management and maintenance of these relationships. Negotiate fundraising and partnership arrangements, and develop compelling fundraising proposals. Contribute to the overall strategy of the Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) team in LACRO, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's global and regional objectives. Support the development and implementation of audience-centric engagement strategies to deepen relationships with key philanthropic actors. Monitor and report on progress towards fundraising targets and partnership development goals. Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices within the PFP network in the region.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive professional experience in Philanthropy, Private Sector Partnerships, or Fundraising is required. Experience in direct prospecting, relationship cultivation, and management of high-value philanthropy partnerships is also required.
Skills
Strategic relationship cultivation, Donor management, Prospect research and assessment, Negotiation, Fundraising proposal development, Partnership development, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Strategic planning, Capacity building, Market analysis, Results-oriented