An advanced university degree in international development, public administration, business management, communication or another relevant technical field is required.
A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with two additional years of qualifying professional experience in partnership development may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree
Work Experience:
At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience involving private foundations and/or other public or private grant-making organizations, partnership development, programming, communications or project management.
Demonstrated success shaping and implementing partnership strategies, growing complex partnerships, mobilizing internal stakeholders and working across complex organizational settings.
Deep understanding of how foundations operate and how UNICEF engages highly programmatic and technical partners; experience with faith-based or membership organizations is an asset.
Direct experience identifying, negotiating, securing and delivering high-value partnerships with long-term technical partners.
Demonstrated leadership in securing, negotiating and managing multiple global partnerships valued at more than US$10 million.
Skills:
Strong strategic, analytical, communication, collaboration and project-management skills.
Language requirements:
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language—Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish—is an asset.
Direct experience with foundation partners and familiarity with UNICEF programmes are highly desirable.
