Private Sector Partnerships Specialist

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Overview

Support the development of strategic partnerships and maximize private sector engagement for children's programs.

You have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in partnership, donor relations, or communication in relevant programs; experience with the development sector is an asset.
• Professional experience in business development, sales, marketing, CSR, fundraising, or another related area.
• Demonstrated experience in new business development and securing new partnerships.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
• Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

UNICEF has been the leading child-rights organization, and a respected partner, for saving and improving children’s lives. In Ghana, UNICEF cooperates with the Government and other partners to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to ensure equitable access to quality social services, and to expand children’s opportunities to reach their full potential. With offices in Accra and Tamale, the UNICEF team seeks to achieve results in strategic programme areas. The overall goal is for every child to survive and thrive, to live in a safe and clean environment, to learn, to be protected from violence and exploitation, and to have an equitable chance in life. The current Country Programme of cooperation is aligned with the Government priorities, the UN Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) and Key Results for Children (KRCs) in the West and Central African Region (immunization, nutrition, learning outcomes, ending violence and open defecation). UNICEF main strategies include evidence-based advocacy, system strengthening, integrated programming across sectors, emergency preparedness and response, and innovation. UNICEF Ghana works in close collaboration with a diverse range of partners, including government institutions, civil society organizations, private sector actors, and international development agencies, to advance child rights and deliver impactful results for children. Strategic public and private sector partnerships are essential to mobilize resources, foster innovation, and scale up effective interventions. The Partnerships Team plays a key role in strengthening these collaborations, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s strategic priorities, and leveraging partner contributions to achieve sustainable outcomes for children across Ghana

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Partnerships Manager (P4), the National Private Sector Partnerships Specialist will support maximizing the value from the private sector partners, developing new strategic partnerships. UNICEF Ghana Country Office (CO) is looking for someone who can make a difference for children in Ghana, someone who knows the private sector key actors and partnerships development and who will be responsible for proactively identifying and developing strategies to secure new shared value partnerships with private sector companies, family and institutional foundations, and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) to generate significant funding for children's programs, leverage expertise, and advocate for child rights.

1. New Business Development: New business process from prospect identification to securing first meetings, through the contract signature of new partnerships. •Mapping of prospect companies, foundations and HNWIs; development of new private sector pipeline and building propositions and outreach plans for the private sector targets. •Conducts market analysis, identifies opportunities and potential partners. •Using the findings of the country office mapping and National Committees, develops and manages the appropriate strategy to identify and prospect best potential private sector partners. •Leads the administrative and operational processes for partnership development, including submissions via UNISON, obtaining due diligence clearances and coordinating with regional, Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), and National Committees. •Ensures legal clearance and signature of the contract. Lead the efforts for drafting and implementing private sector agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), monitoring compliance of the private sector proposals, and sending them to the partners.

2. Proposal’s preparation and analysis: •Identifies synergies between the companies', foundations, HNWI’s objectives and UNICEF priorities and proactively reaches out to potential partners to establish high-value partnerships. •Supports the programme teams to prepare and make UNICEF sales pitch through targeted presentations, including presentation of the Country Office´s work, outlining possible areas of business collaboration. •Analyses proposals from corporations and foundations and makes recommendations to office. •Coordinates periodical submission of donor deliverables in collaboration of the programme and communications section.

3. Relationship: In coordination with the Partnerships Manager, develops and maintains close relations with corporate, foundations and HNWIs allies, as well as with groups and organisations whose support is essential to the achievement of objectives. Represents the Partnerships team in external and internal meetings and working groups, ensuring alignment with the Resource Mobilization Strategy and effective communication across teams.

•Accountability •Adaptability and flexibility •Creativity •Judgement and decision-making •Planning and organising •Professionalism •Self-management

Partnership, donor relations, or communication, or other relevant programs; experience with the development sector is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; •Professional experience in business development, sales, marketing, CSR, fundraising, or another related area is an asset •Demonstrated experience in new business development and securing new partnerships •Demonstrated experience with generating new ideas for how to partner for results •Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; •Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; •Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; •Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; •Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; •Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; •Sound security awareness; •Have affinity with or interest in children’s rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Ghana offers a vibrant and rewarding work environment, with rich cultural experiences and welcoming communities. While urban areas provide many modern amenities, some assignments may involve travel to remote locations with limited infrastructure. Adaptability, resilience, and cultural sensitivity are key to thriving in this dynamic setting. UNICEF Ghana fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, and staff are supported through strong internal networks and regional guidance. For those ready to embrace both the challenges and rewards of working in a multifaceted environment, this assignment promises professional growth and the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.”

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