Partnerships Manager, P-4, TA (until 31 August 2027), Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, Rome, Italy #00138811
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping childhood and development. UNICEF has a unique mandate to ensure children are visible, protected, and empowered in AI decisions. The Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP), through the AI Partnership Circle, will shape a unified private sector partnership proposition, build a global opportunity pipeline, and convert partner interest into strategic partnerships that maximize income and influence for children. The Partnership Manager will advance UNICEF’s global partnership approach to AI, positioning children’s rights, safety, and equitable access at the center of this evolving technology landscape.
Responsibilities
The Partnership Manager will develop compelling partnership propositions, cultivate high-value opportunities with AI companies, foundations, philanthropists, and investors, and bring together teams across UNICEF to mobilize funding, expertise, influence, and responsible innovation for measurable results for children. Key functions include leading UNICEF’s global private sector partnership proposition for children and AI, overseeing a high-value global AI partnership pipeline, leading coordination of UNICEF's AI Partnership Circle to align internal teams and external partner engagement, and mobilizing influence, visibility, and convening power around children and AI. This role requires translating complex technical, policy, or program priorities into compelling partnership propositions, investment cases, and senior-level materials, while managing reputational, safeguarding, and ethical considerations.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience in private sector fundraising, strategic partnerships, business development, philanthropy, technology partnerships, or related fields is required. Demonstrated experience developing and securing high-value partnerships, preferably including six- to seven-figure partnerships or equivalent strategic commitments, is essential.
Skills
Relationship management, Negotiation, Communication, Analytical skills, Project management, Partnership development, Fundraising, Business development, Philanthropy, Technology partnerships, Stakeholder alignment, Reputational risk management