Partnerships Officer (Private & Public Section) NOA, La Paz-Bolivia, Fixed Term - Open for Bolivians National only

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For every child, HOPE

Within the framework of the CPD signed with the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2023-2027 cooperation period, and the larger strategy of UNICEF to fundraise locally in more than 15 emerging markets globally, UNICEF Bolivia has developed its resource mobilization strategy where one of its key pillars is the partnerships with Public and Private sectors.

Purpose for the job:

Under the general guidance of the Partnership Specialist (P3), the Partnership officer (Public and Private sector) will be responsible for supporting the fundraising efforts of the office.

The work will be mainly oriented to donor profiling and to develop key products such as briefs highlighting under-funded areas, donor proposals, reporting and to support donor recognition efforts to maintain and strengthen the existing Government funding partnerships and to cultivate new ones.

In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the implementation of the business income and influence agenda of the CO.

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Contribute to the implementation of the work plan for assigned area, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of results, in accordance with UNICEF Bolivia’s partnership strategy.

Build and maintain UNICEF Bolivia Public and private’s partnerships, by supporting the development and implementation of standards and guidance for UNICEF partnerships; formulation of work plans and develop strategies and technical proposals for resource mobilization, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations. Additionally, provide assistance in the reporting process and recognition efforts to both maintain and strengthen existing funding partnerships, as well as foster the cultivation of new partnerships.

• Maintain up-to-date information on partner and income trends and keep resource partner profiles updated including preparation of briefing notes and related materials for senior management.
• Contribute in the country office efforts (in coordination with programme sections and the deputy representative) to develop effective and persuasive donor proposals, reports investment cases and other fundraising related materials following the Standard of Procedures of UNICEF Bolivia for proposals and reports.
• Attend meetings with existing and prospective donor partners, taking notes, sharing information, and supporting joint information programs to increase UNICEF’s profile and protect its interests.
• Lead the implementation of the country office's business agenda (income and influence). Develop and roll out the annual plan with the private sector to engage them in achieving the Bolivia Country Office programmatic and fundraising outcomes.
• Provide support on corporate alliances negotiations, child rights promotion with/on business, and infuse a child rights perspective in policies and practices of all donor partners, especially business.

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

• A University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, Management or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in public affairs, resource mobilizacion, external relations is required.
• Experience in programme management is an asset.
• Previous managerial experience is valuable.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English/Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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

This position is based in La Paz- Bolivia and the incumbent will be expected be work on-site.