UNICEF stands for the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund and is a part of United Nations agencies that are dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the well-being of children worldwide. It was founded in 1946, and operates in more than 190 countries and territories, UNICEF is working to provide essential healthcare/nutrition/education / clean water / and protection to children that are needed. This global organization concentrates on addressing the unique challenges faced by children in situations of poverty/conflict, and emergencies, it aims to ensure that every child has the opportunity to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. UNICEF is a collaborative agency with governments, non-governmental organizations, and communities to advocate for children’s rights and advocate for policies that benefit their welfare.
What are the advantages that come with being employed at UNICEF:
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers.
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
Job Title: Partnership Specialist Unit: UNICEF Job Place: BEIJING Deadline: 28 May 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
- An advanced university degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, education, public policy, economics, or another relevant technical field.
*A bachelor’s degree will be considered with an additional 2 years of experience.
Work Experiences:
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in business development, program design, or fundraising/partnerships, in particular in the education and skills sector.
- Experience in working at a senior level with board members, foundations, and philanthropists.
- Experience in tracking a large number of workstreams and projects, without losing sight of essential information, timely actions, and long-term planning.
- Experience in the development of high-quality material for external audiences such as presentation decks, proposals, and budgets.
- Experience in the design, management, and implementation of education and/or skills for employment programs.
- Experience in the creation of multi-stakeholder partnerships and public-private partnerships.
- Experience with the use of CRM software
- Strong track record of partnerships created, and deals secured, with a variety of actors such as governments, foundations, corporations, philanthropy, and multilateral non-profit organizations.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to cultivate long-term partners, prospects, and champions of our work.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Key Responsibilities Career:
- Responsible for identifying strengths and weaknesses of each structure/ network and outlining the current gaps for capacity building.
- Responsible for highlighting potentials for strategic partnerships and identifying risks and how to mitigate them.
- Responsible for facilitating regular meetings with various UNICEF program section teams.
- Responsible for engaging with internal and external partners, including DfAs.
- Responsible for developing training and capacity-building materials to support the building capacities.
- Responsible for carrying out targeted capacity-building activities to strengthen the capacities.
“The deadline for opportunity is 28 May 2024”