Public Partnership Specialist, P-3, TA, Public Partnerships Division (PPD), 11 months, Washington DC

Mid Senior Communications & PR

Overview

Support UNICEF's partnerships with the US Government for advocacy and resource mobilization.

You have:

• Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Social Science and any other related fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in International Development, Partnerships, Advocacy, Resource Mobilization, Engagement, Policy Development, Congressional Liaison, External Engagement or other related fields.
• Partnership development, Resource mobilization, Stakeholder management, Strategic initiatives, Quality Assurance, Advocacy.
• English - Proficient/Fluent
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Experience working within or liaising with the US Government, and specifically with the Legislative Branch, is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about P-3 contracts and their salaries.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to a Digital future

Under the general guidance and supervision of UNICEF’s PPD Washington, DC Office Director (North America and IFIs Pillar), the Public Partnerships Specialist will support the Director and overall Office/Pillar team and Congressional Liaison to position UNICEF as a partner of choice for the US Government, and to inform and educate the US Congress on UNICEF’s programmes, to help sustain support for UNICEF. In addition to US Congressional and Government engagement and team support, the Public Partnerships Specialist will provide support with external engagements across diverse stakeholders, including Member States, NGOs/think tanks and UN partners. The incumbent will liaise directly with: Congressional staff, Member States, UNICEF National Committee staff and other non-governmental partners, UN agencies, UNICEF Headquarter Divisions and UNICEF Field Offices.

1. Drive Partnership, Advocacy & Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to partnership and resource mobilization strategies for the United States, working with the U.S. National Committee and relevant UNICEF divisions.
• Track and analyze U.S. government legislation, Congressional hearings, and policy developments that affect UNICEF's humanitarian and development programs.
• Support the execution of the Congressional Engagement Strategy designed to maintain strong bipartisan support for UNICEF, grow existing funding, and identify new opportunities.

2. Support strategic engagement with U.S. government and other partners

• Provide support for engagement with relevant US Government offices, preparing briefing materials, and following up on meetings with the Legislative Branch, and in support of UNICEF’s Congressional liaison.
• Monitor and analyze evolving relevant U.S. political developments and formulate advice for Management.
• Develop policy papers, position briefs, and strategic advice to strengthen UNICEF's partnerships and influence.
• Liaise across internal and external networks to advance UNICEF's goals and promote cooperation with key stakeholders.

3. Support the Washington Office Director's External Engagement

• Coordinate and support the Washington Office Director's external engagement activities, including preparation of briefing materials, talking points, and correspondence for meetings with the US Government, diplomatic community and Member States, NGOs, think tanks, UN agencies and other stakeholders.
• Track follow-up actions and ensure timely responses arising from the Director's external meetings, maintaining continuity and momentum across key relationships.
• Help identify and prioritize emerging engagement opportunities that align with UNICEF's advocacy and partnership objectives.

4. Effectively manage partnership agreements

• Support funding analysis and contribution management, as requested, in close coordination with assigned team members, in a manner that is consistent with UNICEF Regulations and Rules in coordination with the UNICEF Legal Office, HQ divisions and field offices. Ensure appropriate management of negotiated contributions according to UNICEF Regulations and Rules.
• Provide quality assurance and support for contribution/grant management in close coordination with relevant internal offices.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: ToR - Partnerships Specialist, P3, TA, Washington DC, post 136565.pdf

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

• Minimum requirements

• • 1. 1. Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Social Science and any other related fields.
  2. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in International Development, Partnerships, Advocacy, Resource Mobilization, Engagement, Policy Development, Congressional Liaison, External Engagement or other related fields. In the cover letter, applicants are to summarize relevant experience, including US Government / Legislative branch experience, grants management, and/or humanitarian affairs experience or knowledge.
  3. Skills: Partnership development, Resource mobilization, Stakeholder management, Strategic intitiatives, Quality Assurance, Advocacy.
  4. Language Requirements : English - Proficient/Fluent

• Desirables

  1. 1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
  2. Experience working within or liaising with the US Government, and specifically with the Legislative Branch, is an asset.
  3. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable [Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups] are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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