Partnerships Officer

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Monday 19 Oct 2020 at 23:59 UTC

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Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

1. Help supervisor with the coordination of the portfolio with International Financial Institutions (IFIs), including support the collaboration pipeline at regional and country level with IFIs (with focus on World Bank, IDB, CAF, CDB and others); 2. Contribute to identify and establish regular communication with relevant counterparts regarding partnerships’ development with IFIs including from UNICEF HQs offices, Country Offices and Regional Office, focal points from own IFIs institutions and contacts with other UN agencies of active and prospective partners of the Regional Office; 3. Under the guidance of the supervisor, support Country Offices’ resource mobilization and partnerships strategies; 4. Assist in the preparation of advocacy, dissemination and knowledge management materials to support sector’s duties to engage with the sector’s key stakeholders;

5. Contribute to the implementation of the work plan for assigned area, to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of results, in accordance with UNICEF’s partnership strategy. 6. Build and maintain UNICEF’s partnerships, by supporting the development and implementation of standards and guidance for UNICEF partnerships; formulation of work plans and strategies. 7. Support the development of frameworks and templates and review partner agreements and amendments for senior staff approval, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations. 8. Attend meetings with the UN and other multilateral bodies, NGOs, member states, taking notes, sharing information, and supporting joint information programmemes to increase UNICEF’s profile, and protect its interests. 9. Collate and share relevant discussion and feedback on programmeme activities and issues of priority to UNICEF, gathered from member states, UN agencies, NGOs, host government and other partners, to engage them with inter-governmental/inter-agency discussion and inform future activities. 10. Maintain awareness of current activities, political and social events of UN and other multilateral bodies/governments, conduct analysis to understand how they may impact UNICEF activities and programmemes and provide timely information to UNICEF staff for decision-making. 11. Conduct research on perspective new partners for UNICEF, and provide analysis of the areas of work, outreach, financial based and reputation of prospective partners.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

A university degree is required in one of the following fields: economics, finance, public administration, international relations, political science, international development, or another relevant technical field.

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required : public affairs, programmeme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area.

1. Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programmeming policies and procedures in international development cooperation. 2. Strong communications skills, verbal and written. 3. Strong networking and negotiation skills 4. Strong familiarity with political and governmental processes 5. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organisation. 6. Advanced knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization. 7. Ability to conduct sound policy analysis. 8. Ability to contribute to formulation of strategies and policies.

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Development programme management, Resource mobilization, partnership and donor coordination

Area of expertise details:

public affairs, programmeme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

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Application deadline: 19-Oct-2020 at 23:59hrs, Germany time zone

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