Partnerships Specialist

Job Summary

Partnerships Specialist (No-3), FT, New Delhi, India.

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

The High Value Partnerships team in the Resource Mobilization and Partnership (RMP) section works with corporates, foundations, major donors, UNICEF global fundraising offices (National Committees or NatCom) and the public sector in India and globally to maximize resources, drive income growth and build relationships with high-value supporters. The post holder will work under the direct supervision of the Partnership Specialist, who leads the Foundation and NatCom coordination team, and will provide strategic support to accelerate revenue growth from global partners.

The role will contribute to a highly effective development and donor-services programme, collaborating closely with UNICEF India staff, Indian foundations, NatComs and their private-sector partners to advance UNICEF India s mission.

This position spans the full range of development functions for global private-sector partners, including prospect research, cultivating new donors, stewarding existing donors and engaging professional advisers and other key connectors. It is also responsible for strengthening UNICEF s donor base-positioning UNICEF NatComs as the premier go-to platform for philanthropy-and for maintaining and evolving a best-in-class development programme that adapts to changing market trends and conditions.

Responsibilities

1. Under overall guidance of Partnerships Manager and direct supervision of Partnerships Specialist, map and prioritize the greatest high value opportunities for UNICEF India, primarily (but not exclusively) based in NatCom countries and builds relationships with prominent partners to maximize influence, resources and knowledge that can advance UNICEF s mission.
2. Undertake independent research to identify and profile leading donors and/or private prospects, developing cultivation strategies for identified prospects in conjunction with UNICEF s global and regional fundraising offices (PFP and RSC).
3. Inspire and engage a group of elite donors, NatComs and leaders interested in promoting and supporting children s rights.
4. Coordinate efforts to inform and engage donors including public sector donors, IFIs in India, through events, communication pieces and donor networking opportunities in India/NatComs.

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Marketing,International Development,Business Administration and any other related fields is required.
  A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Fund Raising,Partnerships, Partnership development, fundraising, donor relations, resource mobilization, major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation relations, public sector partnerships, international development, government relations and any other related fields is a requirement.
• Skills: Fundraising, Partnership Development, Resource Mobilization, Negotiation Skills, Networking Skills.
• Language : English - Proficient/Fluent is required.

Desirables

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language will be an asset.
• Experience with managing global partnerships, high value partnerships, Excellent communication skills, Project management experience, Donor reporting, Humanitarian experience are considered assets.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

UNICEF competencies required for this post are

1. Builds and maintains partnerships
2. Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
3. Drive to achieve results for impact
4. Innovates and embraces change
5. Manages ambiguity and complexity
6. Thinks and acts strategically
7. Works collaboratively with others

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