Strategic support to existing partnerships

• Ensure existing strategic partnerships with membership and faith-based organizations are optimized and retained.
• Ensure they are strategically and effectively managed. Support all areas of account management: Growth strategy, programmatic content, coordination with all participating Natcoms and COs, stakeholder management including with senior management and OED, income and soft crediting.
• Ensure these strategic partnerships are adequately recognized and promoted at various events and engagement platforms.
• Act as a primary focal point for the US Fund.Global engagement platforms
• Identify additional appealing global recognition opportunities, including non-financial engagement offerings, that will further UNICEF’s work through resource mobilization, engagement, enhanced thought leadership, and advocacy.
• Coordinate the engagement of our largest partners in external engagement offerings, including the UN General Assembly, COP, and the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children.
• Create appropriate engagement offerings for our partners, to provide them with opportunities to be informed about our work, explore combined areas of influence for children, and develop innovative partnership offerings.

The post holder might support additional projects as necessary.

Requirements: 

Education:

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, fundraising, marketing, theology/ religious studies.
• Alternative, a first-level University Degree in a relevant field combined with (2) additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional fundraising experience is required, with at least two years working with either faith groups, major donors, foundations, or corporates.
• Experience directly cultivating or supporting high-value partnerships ($5m plus) is required.
• Familiarity with the global fundraising landscape is required.
• Familiarity with wider civil society engagement offerings, including advocacy is an asset.
• Knowledge of diverse faiths and faith-based landscapes is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, both written and verbal are required.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative, and be an enthusiastic team player.
• Proven ability to prioritize; work independently; handle multiple, complex tasks simultaneously; and to generate pragmatic solutions to challenges.
• Strong customer service approach to interactions with colleagues and partners; ability to navigate complex environments and help build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and with experience in using complex database.
• Experience in the NGO sector/ for UNICEF and/or UN is an asset.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.