Partnerships Specialist, NO-C (Natcom Partnerships), New Delhi, India, South Asia Region (SAR), Fixed Term (FT)

Contract

This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

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!

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For every child, An Advocate…

The Resource Mobilization and partnerships section at India Country Office works to maximize income and drive income growth. There are 3 units within the RMP section. Within the Partnerships unit, the purpose of the National Committee Partnerships team is to drive impact through partnerships with the private sector, defined as financial resources in addition to other valuable assets and opportunities, through UNICEF’s internal network of offices, to optimize the value of the partnership to achieve UNICEF’s strategic goals.

The team supports India Country Office with partnership strategies and in securing partnership that bring quality income to deliver programmes for children in India.

In addition to the Corporate sector, the Partnerships team also drives best in class alliances with High Net Worth Individuals, Foundations and from UNICEF internal network. It also develops the partnerships strategy and internal processes to ensure efficient and effective coordination across all UNICEF actors.

How can you make a difference?

The National Committees are an integral part of UNICEF’s global organization and a unique feature of UNICEF. Currently there are 33 National Committees in the world, each established as an independent local non-governmental organization. Under the general supervision of the Partnerships Manager, Partnerships, the incumbent will be responsible for providing strategy, implementation and technical oversight, recommendations, planning and evaluation of fundraising strategies with the objective of acquiring and growing partnerships lead by UNICEF National Committees funding India Country Office programmes. This includes building relationships and strategies with National Committees as well as creating new opportunities for funding of India Country Office programmes and managing and overseeing existing grants.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

• Working closely with National Committees, develop strategies that match their fundraising objectives while also aligning with India Country Office funding needs. This proactive approach of working with National Committees will require identifying and build relationships with key stakeholders in key National Committees.
• Respond and ensure quality and prompt response to inquiries from National Committees regarding opportunities for funding programmes or profiling India programmes abroad.
• Collaborate with relevant internal partners, especially with Programme and Field Office teams to ensure appropriate management of National Committees grants. This will include both the creation of concept notes/proposals as well as reports and other stewardship activities.
• Enhance RMP efficiency and effectiveness through monitoring of income projections, income reporting, grant and reports monitoring and all other business intelligence tools to ensure India Country Offices has a sustainable source of income through National Committees.
• Manage Field visits and other stewardships activities related directly to National Committees or their partners.
• Ensure quality and timely donor reports as a key stewardship material towards both National Committees and their partners.
• Oversee other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, especially in agreed strategic plan which ensures maximum effectiveness of fund availability from new donors as well as maximum diversification of risks.
• Supervise, oversee and monitor Officer(s), Assistant(s) and/or consultants(s).

(a) Describe the type of decisions regularly made and the impact of those decisions.

The incumbent shall function within the rules and regulations. Decisions involving deviation from them requires consultation with and guidance from the supervisor. Briefing of and coordination with contractors and suppliers shall be based on the agreed upon direction, conditions and objectives.

Decides on which and how to work with National Committees to support their fundraising efforts while increasing the amount and longevity of funds to India Country Office.

(b) Describe the type of recommendations regularly made and why these are important.

Recommends which National Committees to work with that will bring the most sustainable income to India Country Office.

Recommends which materials to produce and how these should be done in the most efficient way to acquire and retain income from National Committees.

Recommends solutions to unforeseen that may arise with National Committees and their partners.

These recommendations contribute to effectiveness and efficiency of the fundraising strategy and plans.

(c) Describe the most damaging error(s) that could be made in the work and the consequences they would have.

Lack of understanding of UNICEF’s needs and fundraising guidelines and an incorrect approach would lead to ineffectiveness of fundraising delivery and misuse of financial resources. Ineffective coordination and management between Programme and Field Offices may result in inefficiencies and in conflict with this key stakeholder. It may also impact relationships with suppliers, and subsequently UNICEF’s reputation.

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

Education: Advanced (Master's) University degree in Marketing, Business Administration or closely related fields is required.

Experience: Five years of relevant professional work experience in acquiring new high-value partners like Business, Foundations and Major Donors. Experience in working or managing National Committees preferred. Fundraising experience will be a preference.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values:

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships [II]
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness [II]
• Drive to achieve results for impact [II]
• Innovates and embraces change [II]
• Manages ambiguity and complexity [II]
• Thinks and acts strategically [II]
• Works collaboratively with others [II]
• Nurtures, leads and manages people [I]

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

• This position is based in New Delhi (India).
• The vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only.
• Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc.
• 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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office.