Public Partnerships Officer, NO-2, Beijing, China, of 364 days

Contract

This is a NO-2 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-2 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.

For every child, Partnerships

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

With China’s growing role in international development cooperation, the South-South cooperation component of UNICEF China has significantly increased. Under the guidance of Senior Adviser for Public Partnerships and Partnerships Specialist, you will facilitate partnerships and South-South Cooperation between China and other developing countries for the cause of children. In addition, you will provide support for resource mobilization efforts, grant management, and partner liaison.

Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks:

1. Build and maintain UNICEF’s South-South Cooperation, by supporting the development and implementation of standards and guidance for UNICEF partnerships; formulation of work plans and strategies.
2. Contribute to the implementation of the work plan for Public Partnerships Section, to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of results, including review of reports, publications, organizing events, etc. in accordance with UNICEF China’s partnership strategy.
3. Develop and enhance relationship with partners through regular meetings and communications and consultations to identify common priorities and enhance partnership opportunities.
4. Support the Public Partnerships Specialist in project and knowledge management and partnership building in close coordination with the relevant UNICEF country offices, monitor, review and support reporting and communication, and document knowledge and learning as needed.
5. Support communication with Chinese Embassies/UNICEF country offices in developing countries to identify potential cooperation opportunities as needed. Support in providing technical guidance to country offices and regional offices related to resource mobilization, reporting, recognition and visibility, etc. as needed.
6. Maintain up-to-date information on partner and income trends, analyse international development cooperation assistance policies and keep resource partner profiles updated.
7. Contribute to the development of communication products, including social media content, to enhance UNICEF’s visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners and key stakeholders by providing analysis of the current environment and trends and formulating recommendations for strategy approaches and message development.
8. Support in knowledge management and information sharing with key stakeholders in South-South cooperation, and maintain an evidence base building on the existing knowledge management efforts and taking into consideration the lessons learned to share information and knowledge efficiently and effectively.

Impact of Results

The incumbent gathers, analyses and reports information in a manner that draws out fact-based insights to inform approaches to partner relationships and support substantive discussion with partners. S/he captures relevant information and progress, and ensures internal information sharing.

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

Qualifications:

• A university degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant areas.
• Fluency in English and Chinese is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Skills:

• Current knowledge of development and South-South Cooperation issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with political and governmental processes
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization.
• Ability to conduct sound policy analysis.
• Ability to contribute to the formulation of strategies and policies.

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…

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness ()
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (1)
• Persuading and influencing (1)
• Applying technical expertise (1)
• Learning and researching (1)
• Planning and organizing (1)

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. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. 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.