Partnerships Specialist , P-3 at UNICEF

Minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations or another relevant area is required. Experience in partnership development, donor engagement, resource mobilization and stakeholder stewardship is required. Experience preparing high-quality written products, including briefing notes, proposals, concept notes, talking points, donor intelligence and partner communications, is required. 
• Skills: 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to formulate new approaches in respect of resources management and outreach- related activities.
  • Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
  • In-depth familiarity with political and governmental processes
  • Ability to conduct sound policy analysis. 
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Experience working with senior management, programme teams and external partners in a complex development or humanitarian setting is an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or international organization is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.