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Date: 27/10/2022
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, an advocate
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child,
everywhere, in everything the organization does ? in programmes, 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?
The Partnerships Specialist post is part of the Partnerships and Fundraising
unit of the Gulf Area Office. The primary focus of this unit is to maximize
public and private revenue in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait,
the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The position is based in Kuwait, State of
Kuwait, and will be reporting to the Chief of Partnerships and Fundraising
post based in Dubai. The Partnerships Specialist oversees UNICEF's
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization operations with public and private
sectors in the State of Kuwait.
The Partnerships Specialist is accountable for and responsible for leading all
UNICEF partnerships and fundraising operations from the public and private
sectors in the State of Kuwait.
Under the general guidance of the and Chief of Partnerships Fundraising, the
Partnerships Specialist will be responsible for the overall coordination,
planning, development and realization of the State of Kuwait public and
private sectors partnerships resource mobilization plan, in line with UNICEF's
global Resource Mobilization Strategy, UNICEF global Private Sector Plan and
GAO Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Strategy.
The incumbent will oversee and coordinate various public and private sector
fundraising channels and activities, ensure engaged and long-term
partnerships, and drive public and private sector revenue growth in the State
of Kuwait as well as for UNICEF globally.
Summary of key functions/ accountabilities
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Implement the work plan for assigned area, in order to ensure timely and cost-
effective delivery of results, in accordance with UNICEF's partnership
strategy.
* Seeks and promotes new partnerships and resource mobilization, working with UNICEF colleagues to identify partnership and resource mobilization needs and broker resource mobilization agreements to meet those needs.
* Receives and screens inquiries from potential collaborators and facilitates communication with appropriate UNICEF staff. Scans and scouts external environment within designated partnership area for opportunities and risks and shares information in a timely fashion with relevant UNICEF staff.
* Provides strategic, logistical and programmatic support to senior management and other UNICEF staff in corporate engagement and interaction with assigned partners.
* Develops and maintains deep knowledge and familiarity with current and prospective partners and relevant stakeholders, contributing to a database of key contacts and to UNICEF's base of knowledge on partnership and resource mobilization.
* Expands UNICEF's network of key interlocutors to build stronger relationships between UNICEF and governments, other key-decision makers, regional development institutions, foundations, civil society organizations, international financial institutions and/or other relevant constituencies.
* Develops and implements annual partnership engagement and resource mobilization plans.
* Acts as a focal point for identification and pursuit of opportunities for outreach, engagement, policy influence and collaboration, including on how to anticipate and respond to partners' concerns and priorities, ensure that UNICEF's interests, perspectives, and knowledge are taken into account in relevant policy and institutional processes, and ensure that they are fully aware of UNICEF's perspectives, policies, priorities and capabilities. Contribute to the development and management of initiatives for high-level outreach, including for UNICEF's Senior Management.
* Contributes to the development of new partnership and resource mobilization practices and approaches by formulating recommendations for action based on on-going monitoring, analyzing current trends within designated partners and formulating recommendations for strategy approaches and message development.
* Contributes to strategies for engagement and the development of communications products 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. Works closely with UNICEF's colleagues to ensure that policy advocacy and outreach is strongly grounded in the experience and insights of the programmes that UNICEF's supports. Contributes written inputs for communications instruments that best inform and influence decision makers
* Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the success of the team, including guiding, training, and coaching short-term staff, including interns and consultants, as needed.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?
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An advanced university degree is required in one of the following fields:
international relations, political science, communications, international
development, or another relevant technical field .A first University Degree
in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional
experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
* A minimum 05 years of five 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 area.
* Knowledge of the Middle East and/or experience working in the Middle East an asset.
* Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation. In-depth knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization.
* Diplomatic communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
For every Child, you demonstrate...*
UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability
(CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our
Values Charter:
UNICEF competencies required for this post are?
* Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
* Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)
* Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
* Innovates and embraces change (1)
* Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
* Thinks and acts strategically (1)
* Works collaboratively with others (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 committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and
ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to
become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and
principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background
checks. 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:
* The VA is open to all internal and external candidates
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process
* UNICEF only considers higher education qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized by the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO can be found at
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF
and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of
the selection process.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by
the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is
required for IP positions. Appointments may also be 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.
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Expiry date: 08/11/2022
Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)
Macro-area: Middle East and Northern Africa
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work: External Relations, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations