Partnerships and Knowledge Management Specialist

Support UNICEF Iran’s partnerships and resource mobilization efforts with a strong emphasis on China-related donors.

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UNICEF Iran

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Tehran (Iran)

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Application deadline 5 months ago: Thursday 11 Dec 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support UNICEF Iran’s partnerships and resource mobilization efforts with a strong emphasis on China-related donors.

You have:

At least 7 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in knowledge management, partnerships, and international development, experience working in the UN.
Experience of progressively responsible experience in partnerships, knowledge management in international organizations.
Strong knowledge of international development cooperation, particularly China's foreign assistance policies and channels.
Excellent communication and writing skills, with a track record of producing high-quality donor materials.
Ability to work in complex, sensitive environments and adapt to rapidly changing contexts.
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners.
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you successfully led a partnership initiative. What challenges did you face?	This question assesses your experience and ability to lead partnerships effectively.	Provide specific examples, focusing on the challenges and how you overcame them.
How do you identify and secure funding opportunities from new donors?	The interviewer wants to understand your methods for resource mobilization.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a proposal you wrote that succeeded in securing funding?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to stay informed about geopolitical trends affecting donor engagement?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you worked effectively with a culturally diverse team. What was your approach?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that partnerships and resource mobilization efforts align with organizational priorities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective knowledge management within your team?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you handle tight deadlines while maintaining the quality of your work.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.