Private Sector Partnerships Officer

Contribute to UNICEF’s fundraising efforts and strengthen private sector partnerships in Somalia.

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Nairobi (Kenya)

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response Finance & Economy

Application deadline 10 months ago: Monday 3 Nov 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Contribute to UNICEF’s fundraising efforts and strengthen private sector partnerships in Somalia.

You have:

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in external relations, liaison and/or any resource mobilization related activities, and private partnerships/fundraising.
Demonstrated ability to identify and seize new partnerships and innovative engagement models for private partnerships.
Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
Skills in resource mobilization, leveraging and advocacy efforts.
Skills in detecting opportunities and risks of engagement with business sector, multi-stakeholder platforms.

Contract

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

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully initiated a partnership with a private sector organization?	This question assesses your experience and strategy in building partnerships.	Share specific examples and the results of your initiative.
How do you prioritize donor engagement activities in your fundraising efforts?	The interviewer wants to gauge your organizational skills and strategic thinking.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What innovative strategies have you applied to improve resource mobilization?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you track and analyze funding trends in the private sector?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you handled a challenge in securing funding?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective communication with private sector stakeholders?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you think private partnerships play in UNICEF's mission?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you leverage your network to benefit UNICEF's fundraising efforts?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.