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. Purpose for the job:
Under the general guidance of the Partnership Specialist (P3), the Partnership officer (Public and Private sector) will be responsible for supporting the fundraising efforts of the office.
The work will be mainly oriented to donor profiling and to develop key products such as briefs highlighting under-funded areas, donor proposals, reporting and to support donor recognition efforts to maintain and strengthen the existing Government funding partnerships and to cultivate new ones.
In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the implementation of the business income and influence agenda of the CO.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Contribute to the implementation of the work plan for assigned area, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of results, in accordance with UNICEF Bolivia’s partnership strategy.
Build and maintain UNICEF Bolivia Public and private’s partnerships, by supporting the development and implementation of standards and guidance for UNICEF partnerships; formulation of work plans and develop strategies and technical proposals for resource mobilization, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations. Additionally, provide assistance in the reporting process and recognition efforts to both maintain and strengthen existing funding partnerships, as well as foster the cultivation of new partnerships.
Maintain up-to-date information on partner and income trends and keep resource partner profiles updated including preparation of briefing notes and related materials for senior management.
Contribute in the country office efforts (in coordination with programme sections and the deputy representative) to develop effective and persuasive donor proposals, reports investment cases and other fundraising related materials following the Standard of Procedures of UNICEF Bolivia for proposals and reports.
Attend meetings with existing and prospective donor partners, taking notes, sharing information, and supporting joint information programs to increase UNICEF’s profile and protect its interests.
Lead the implementation of the country office's business agenda (income and influence). Develop and roll out the annual plan with the private sector to engage them in achieving the Bolivia Country Office programmatic and fundraising outcomes.
Provide support on corporate alliances negotiations, child rights promotion with/on business, and infuse a child rights perspective in policies and practices of all donor partners, especially business.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
A University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, Management or another relevant technical field.
A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in public affairs, resource mobilizacion, external relations is required.
Experience in programme management is an asset.
Previous managerial experience is valuable.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English/Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or a local language is an asset.
