Partnerships Officer (NO-2), TA (09 months), #138836, New Delhi - India, APR (Open for nationals of India only)
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 India Country Office (ICO) is UNICEF’s largest non-emergency programme globally, with significant impact on SDG delivery. ICO aims to create impactful partnerships and generate high income to support its mission.
Job Purpose
The Partnerships Officer (NO-2) will support the implementation of the strategy and management of the Foundations portfolio within the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships (RMP) team. This temporary role focuses on developing and executing engagement strategies with private foundations, both Indian and international. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying new partnership opportunities, cultivating relationships, and managing donor stewardship to mobilize resources for UNICEF's programs in India. A key aspect of the role involves upstream engagement through policy advocacy, systems strengthening, and strategic partnerships, utilizing UNICEF's 3Cs approach (Convene, Converge, and Catalyze) to benefit every child.
Responsibilities
The Partnerships Officer will be responsible for partnership development and fundraising activities, including identifying potential foundation donors and developing tailored proposals to secure funding. They will manage existing grants and donor relationships, ensuring effective communication and stewardship to maintain strong partnerships. The role involves proposal writing and grant management, ensuring timely and quality reporting to donors. Internal coordination and knowledge sharing within the RMP team and with other UNICEF sections will be crucial for aligning partnership efforts with program goals. The incumbent will also contribute to the overall strategy for foundation engagement, seeking innovative ways to mobilize resources and enhance UNICEF's impact in India. This includes cultivating relationships with key stakeholders in the philanthropic sector and staying abreast of trends in foundation giving and development priorities.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships, donor relations, grant management, resource mobilization, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, philanthropy, or program coordination, preferably in an international development setting, is required.
Skills
Analyze Information, Donor Engagement, Fundraising, International Development, Manage A Portfolio, Quality Reporting, Partnership Development, Grant Management, Relationship Management, Proposal Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Mobilization