Partnerships Specialist (Private Fundraising and Partnerships) P4 – WCARO Dakar Senegal#103606 149 views0 applications

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The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context

Since the formal inception of UNICEF’s private sector operations in 2014 on the African continent, UNICEF has developed regional level strategies for strong growth in private sector fundraising and partnerships and non-financial engagement with the private sector across two regions – Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and Western and Central Africa (WCA). These strategies are in line with the UNICEF global private sector strategy, and contextualized for the African environment. They indicate a holistic approach, engaging with the private sector which is defined as the business sector, key influencers (e.g. high net worth philanthropists, opinion leaders and private foundations), and individual supporters to achieve both financial results (fundraising targets) and to programmatic and advocacy results (non-financial contributions). This includes leveraging the power of business for children, through fundraising and partnerships with key audiences, tapping into business core assets and their influence to support programme and advocacy, and changing business policy/practice through the Child Rights and Business agenda.

The post was created to take forward the strategic support for private sector in Country Offices across WCAR.

How can you make a difference?

Under the leadership of the Senior Advisor, Public Private Partnerships, WCARO, the Partnership Specialist will drive implementation of the WCAR private sector strategy including regional fundraising and partnerships, technical guidance to Country Offices, and training for colleagues throughout the region.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results. The incumbent will work with all other relevant parts of the Organization, including PFP and – to ensure a coordinated approach on the continent – the ESARO private sector team in Nairobi.

I-Guide the development and updating of Private Sector fundraising and non-financial engagement strategies at regional and country levels:

• Regularly update the situation analysis in the region impacting fundraising and other forms of engagement with the private sector, including the trends in sustainability and global norms including the Children’s Rights and Business Principles, and priority industries with impact on children’s rights and well-being.
• Prepare an annual review of fundraising and non-financial engagement progress against the 2018-2021 ROMP and update the annual Action Plan. In the lead-up to the next strategic period, coordinate with COs on the development of an updated regional strategy in line with global and Africa-wide strategies.
• Provide strategic guidance and tools to COs in the development and implementation of country level private sector fundraising and engagement strategies. In particular for Stage 1-2 COs, utilize key processes such as the development of CPDs to link private sector work to programme priorities result frameworks.
• Guide regional and CO engagement of stakeholders in a holistic approach to corporate engagement, including advancement of business contributions to programme results and integration of child rights in business practices.
• Facilitate learning and knowledge exchange in the region, including through webinars and workshops. Capture and share learnings and good practices on engagement with business, key influencers and individual supporters.
• As a CO demonstrates strong and consistent progress with financial and non-financial results, assist the CO on the transition to a different “stage” which brings higher priority PFP support and accountabilities.II-Develop new Regional Strategic Partnerships – to provide leadership and direct support in the development of new high value bilateral and multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaboration in WCAR partnerships and collaborations in WCAR which bring increased financial resources and contribute to positive impacts for children through non-financial engagement. These partnerships could be continental, regional, or sub-regional:
• Guide research on prospects, to lead to an ongoing list of high priority prospects for regional partnerships or non-financial engagement, in line with programme priorities.
• Network and engage at the regional level in WCAR with key forums, platforms, associations, networks and other major entities to advocate for children, promote respect and support to children rights and position UNICEF for strategic partnership and fundraising opportunities.
• In coordination with RO and CO colleagues, prepare investment cases and pitch documents to enable partnership development, ensuring due diligence and alignment with programme priorities.
• Close key regional partnerships, including MoU finalization, communication plan, and appropriate implementation and management plans.III-Steward Regional Partnerships – to steward existing regional partnerships, including regional reporting and primary relationship management, with the goal of expanding and/or renewing appropriate partnerships.

  Duties:

• For the highest priority regional partnerships, act as key interlocutor for ongoing stewardship as well as renewal of the partnership.
• Ensure appropriate engagement with RO and COs on regional partnerships, including regular communications and the required reporting.
• As private sector capacity increases in COs or RO, oversee the coordination and stewardship of some regional partnerships by other professional staff.IV-Technical Assistance – to provide clear strategic direction and guidance to the Regional Office and Country Offices in WCAR on the development of private sector fundraising and non-financial engagement approaches and activities:
• Provide direct technical support to COs on key private sector fundraising processes such as due diligence and agreements and the development of holistic partnerships, integrating with programme priorities and integration of child rights in operations.
• Provide overall technical support, guidance and best practices to COs on non-financial engagement.
• Provide support to COs on private sector operations, including banking of donations, monitoring, and reporting.
• Provide support in other related tasks and larger partnership team objectives to ensure an integrated approach.Impact of Results:

  The staff member will provide strategic and technical advice in the region, leading to:

• Results for children through:- increased financial resources for UNICEF programmes and advocacy- tapping into the core business and assets of companies, their voice and influence to support programmes and advocacy- promoting respect and support to child rights and changes in policies or practices within business.
• Strong partner and stakeholder satisfaction, resulting in expanded or renewed partnerships and engagement.
• Increased brand recognition and advocacy through communication of private sector strategy, key partnerships, and overall positioning in the region.
• Strongly enhanced, strategic private sector operations in Stage 1 and 2 Country Offices, and significant progress in Stage 3 Country Offices.To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
• Advanced university degree in social sciences, business administration, management, Corporate Social Responsibility marketing, fundraising or related field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 8 years relevant and progressively responsible professional work experience including private sector fundraising, philanthropy, and corporate social responsibility / sustainability. Knowledge of private sector fundraising, philanthropy and corporate social responsibility / sustainability is required. Experience working or living in Africa is an asset.
• Fluency in both French and English is required.For every Child, you demonstrate…

  UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion and Integrity, and core competencies of Communication, Working with People and Driving for Results.

  The technical competencies required for this post are:

  – Formulating Strategies and Concepts [III]

  – Planning and Organizing (III)

  – Applying technical expertise (III)

  – Relating and Networking [III]

  – Entrepreneurial thinking [II]

  – Persuading and Influencing [III]

  – Creating and Innovating [II]

  You can view your competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

  UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.