Partnerships Specialist (Private Sector), P-3, Temporary Appointment (364 days), ESARO, Nairobi, Kenya 299 views0 applications


UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

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.

How can you make a difference?

Since the inception of the Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Africa Regional Support Center (RSC) in 2014, UNICEF has developed regional and national level strategies for strong growth in partnerships and engagement with the private sector across the Eastern and Southern Africa region (ESAR). These strategies are in line with the UNICEF global private sector strategy, and contextualized for the African environment. In this context, the regional Private Sector Partnerships team works in close collaboration with country office, regional and UNICEF global colleagues, in engaging with the private sector for financial and non-financial contributions to its work for children in Africa. This includes resource mobilization, tapping into non-financial resources, leveraging business for Child Rights, and establishing high impact partnerships with the private sector.

This TA position is based in Nairobi, as part of the Public and Private Partnerships team in the ESAR Regional Office. Under the leadership of the Regional Partnerships Manager (Private Fundraising),, the incumbent will develop and strengthen partnerships with international and regional foundations and business, who can support UNICEF with financial investment, advocacy, and other in-kind resources.

Major duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional Partnerships Manager (Private Fundraising) the incumbent will:

1. Initiate new Regional Partnerships – In close collaboration with the UNICEF global Private Sector Fundraising team and technical units in the Regional Office, to support in the development of new regional partnerships, including prospect research, networking, and exploratory meetings with potential major partners.2. Steward existing Regional Partnerships – to steward existing regional partnerships with business, including regional reporting and primary relationship management, with the goal of expanding and/or renewing appropriate partnerships.3. Build and strengthen capacity – to provide support to COs and Regional Office technical units on developing strategies for engagement with international and local business, including direct support to specific partners as requested. As well, to contribute content and support to private sector capacity building through CO missions and to major private sector trainings in the region.4. Support partnership knowledge management – to support knowledge management initiatives on partnership management between various UNICEF in-house entities, ESARO and the Country Offices.5. Provide CO backstopping support and other related tasks that contribute to larger partnership team objectives to ensure an integrated approach.

Key Expected Results

1. 1-3 new regional partnerships per year established in the region2. 3 – 5 existing partnerships managed and positioned for best practice learning and partnership expansion3. Targeted CO support missions timely identified and executed; training content and relevant support provided to all major private sector trainings in the region.4. ESAR private partnerships information is up to date in Salesforce/UNISON and private sector focal points are trained in using UNISON.

Overall the incumbent will provide technical advice in the region, leading to:

  • Increased results for children through financial investment and utilization of a partner’s core assets.
  • Strong partner satisfaction, resulting in expanded partnerships.
  • Increased brand recognition and advocacy through sophisticated partnership communication strategies.
  • Increased knowledge and expertise base in COs to engage effectively with the private sector.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • An advanced university degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Fundraising or other related fields is required.
  • A minimum of5 five years of relevant work experience in private sector partnerships and fundraising is required, of which a minimum of three years in working with companies and foundations is desired. Experience developing shared-value partnerships also a plus.
  • Work experience within an international organization is required; work experience in Africa is an advantage.
  • Work experience with UNICEF is an advantage.
  • Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
  • Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language, preferably French, an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The competencies required for this post areLeading and Supervising [II], Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II], Analysing [II], Relating and Networking [II], Entrepreneurial thinking [II], Persuading and Influencing [III].

View our 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.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

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UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education.

UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.

The United Nations Children's Fund is a United Nations (UN) programme headquartered in New York City that provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It is one of the members of the United Nations Development Group and its executive committee.

UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II. The Polish physician Ludwik Rajchman is widely regarded as the founder of UNICEF and served as its first chairman from 1946. On Rajchman's suggestion, the American Maurice Pate was appointed its first executive director, serving from 1947 until his death in 1965. In 1953, UNICEF's mandate was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world and became a permanent part of the United Nations System. At that time, the words "international" and "emergency" were dropped from the organization's name, making it simply the United Nations Children's Fund, or popularly known as "UNICEF".

UNICEF relies on contributions from governments and private donors, UNICEF's total income for 2008 was US$3,372,540,239. Governments contribute two-thirds of the organization's resources. Private groups and some six million individuals contribute the rest through national committees. It is estimated that 92 per cent of UNICEF revenue is distributed to programme services.UNICEF's programmes emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children. UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and the Prince of Asturias Award of Concord in 2006.

Most of UNICEF's work is in the field, with staff in over 190 countries and territories. More than 200 country offices carry out UNICEF's mission through programmes developed with host governments. Seven regional offices provide technical assistance to country offices as needed.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Temporary , 40 hours per week United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

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.

How can you make a difference?

Since the inception of the Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Africa Regional Support Center (RSC) in 2014, UNICEF has developed regional and national level strategies for strong growth in partnerships and engagement with the private sector across the Eastern and Southern Africa region (ESAR). These strategies are in line with the UNICEF global private sector strategy, and contextualized for the African environment. In this context, the regional Private Sector Partnerships team works in close collaboration with country office, regional and UNICEF global colleagues, in engaging with the private sector for financial and non-financial contributions to its work for children in Africa. This includes resource mobilization, tapping into non-financial resources, leveraging business for Child Rights, and establishing high impact partnerships with the private sector.

This TA position is based in Nairobi, as part of the Public and Private Partnerships team in the ESAR Regional Office. Under the leadership of the Regional Partnerships Manager (Private Fundraising),, the incumbent will develop and strengthen partnerships with international and regional foundations and business, who can support UNICEF with financial investment, advocacy, and other in-kind resources.

Major duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional Partnerships Manager (Private Fundraising) the incumbent will:

1. Initiate new Regional Partnerships – In close collaboration with the UNICEF global Private Sector Fundraising team and technical units in the Regional Office, to support in the development of new regional partnerships, including prospect research, networking, and exploratory meetings with potential major partners.2. Steward existing Regional Partnerships – to steward existing regional partnerships with business, including regional reporting and primary relationship management, with the goal of expanding and/or renewing appropriate partnerships.3. Build and strengthen capacity – to provide support to COs and Regional Office technical units on developing strategies for engagement with international and local business, including direct support to specific partners as requested. As well, to contribute content and support to private sector capacity building through CO missions and to major private sector trainings in the region.4. Support partnership knowledge management – to support knowledge management initiatives on partnership management between various UNICEF in-house entities, ESARO and the Country Offices.5. Provide CO backstopping support and other related tasks that contribute to larger partnership team objectives to ensure an integrated approach.

Key Expected Results

1. 1-3 new regional partnerships per year established in the region2. 3 - 5 existing partnerships managed and positioned for best practice learning and partnership expansion3. Targeted CO support missions timely identified and executed; training content and relevant support provided to all major private sector trainings in the region.4. ESAR private partnerships information is up to date in Salesforce/UNISON and private sector focal points are trained in using UNISON.

Overall the incumbent will provide technical advice in the region, leading to:

  • Increased results for children through financial investment and utilization of a partner's core assets.
  • Strong partner satisfaction, resulting in expanded partnerships.
  • Increased brand recognition and advocacy through sophisticated partnership communication strategies.
  • Increased knowledge and expertise base in COs to engage effectively with the private sector.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • An advanced university degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Fundraising or other related fields is required.
  • A minimum of5 five years of relevant work experience in private sector partnerships and fundraising is required, of which a minimum of three years in working with companies and foundations is desired. Experience developing shared-value partnerships also a plus.
  • Work experience within an international organization is required; work experience in Africa is an advantage.
  • Work experience with UNICEF is an advantage.
  • Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
  • Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language, preferably French, an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The competencies required for this post areLeading and Supervising [II], Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II], Analysing [II], Relating and Networking [II], Entrepreneurial thinking [II], Persuading and Influencing [III].

View our 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.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

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

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

2019-06-13

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