Partnerships Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position, 364 days, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, Outposted to New York, United States, #00138638
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally.
Job Purpose
The Partnerships Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the front office of the Deputy Director, Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP), focusing on partnership and collaboration with National Committees and PSFP Country Offices. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, the Specialist provides strategic and operational support to advance UNICEF’s private sector fundraising and partnership priorities. This involves supporting the stewardship and growth of high-value partnerships, strengthening collaboration across National Committees, Country Offices, and global teams, and driving key initiatives to improve ways of working, deepen partner engagement, and maximize results for children. The role is essential for advancing UNICEF's mission by ensuring effective engagement with private sector entities to secure vital funding and support for children's well-being and development worldwide.
Responsibilities
The Partnerships Specialist will support the implementation of key initiatives within the Deputy Director's remit, including coordinating the annual work planning and budgeting process to prioritize growth in resource-constrained environments. They will facilitate engagement with the community of Fundraising Directors to foster seamless collaboration across the ecosystem and provide project management support for key initiatives within the PSFP section. A significant part of the role involves driving the integration of High Value channels (Corporate, Foundations, Faith and Membership Organisations, and Global Philanthropy) by acting as secretariat for High Value Chiefs meetings, leading convening moments to embed strategic collaboration, and identifying/testing cross-channel partnership collaborations. Additionally, the Specialist will support the retention and uplift of UNICEF’s most significant private sector partnerships, acting as surge capacity during critical moments, serving as a relationship manager for specific partnerships, and working agilely with colleagues to develop proposals and secure funding. They will also drive improvements in ways of working with key National Committees/Country Offices/Regional Offices/Centres of Excellence based on partner insights and lead convening moments at key events to deepen partner commitment. Further support on additional initiatives or projects as needed will also be required.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience in partnership management and front office support is required. Direct experience supporting a senior leader in a front office setting, cultivating/soliciting/stewarding six- to seven-figure private sector partnerships, and direct project management experience are also required.
Skills
Partnership management, Front office support, High-value fundraising principles, International development understanding, Private sector campaign understanding, Project management, Strategic planning, Budgeting, Stakeholder engagement, Collaboration facilitation, Relationship management, Proposal development