UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit [our website](https://www.unicef.org/) to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, a champion The Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Advocacy (MSP-A) team in UNICEF's Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP), leads on UNICEF's engagement with multi-stakeholder platforms, and advocacy with business and public-private partnerships (PPPs). As part of its business advocacy and engagement strategy, the MSP-A team undertakes a range of activities aiming to raise awareness and visibility of UNICEF and its key priorities with the private sector, and also with the public sector in relation to critical issues concerning business and children. How can you make a difference? Under the guidance of the Advocacy with Business Manager, the incumbent is responsible for: - Partnership building, networking and engagement: Identifies and maximizes opportunities for UNICEF engagement in select multi-stakeholder platforms and initiatives on thematic priorities (climate, mental health and health equity) including public-private partnerships. Manages UNICEF's engagement in these initiatives to advance UNICEF's advocacy, programmatic and partnership goals. Builds and strengthens strategic partnerships and develops new initiatives to mobilize and pursue opportunities with key private and public sector stakeholders to advance UNICEF's goals on climate, mental health and health equity, leveraging the value of UNICEF partnerships and collaboration, while preserving the organization's credibility and reputation. - Advocacy with business: Develops advocacy with business opportunities and strategies focusing at the global level linked to main policy developments (i.e. Paris Agreement, UNGA political declarations, etc.), as well as on programmatic priorities with significant partnership potential (i.e. energy poverty, climate resilient water stewardship, child health and mental well-being). Identifies external champions and develops key asks for UNICEF priorities for children to engage the private sector in advancing objectives with key businesses, partnerships and initiatives. - Project management: Manages complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, develops workplans and budgets, and leads on organization and implementation of deliverables according the workplan, in alignment with broader advocacy and partnership objectives. - Planning and coordination: Coordinates within PFP, across divisions, RO/COs, National Committees and external organizations on UNICEF's engagement in key global platforms and initiatives related to the private sector. Plan, organize and support engagement of UNICEF senior leadership and/or private sector partners in key initiatives. Coordinates the preparation of briefing notes, talking points, key messages and other information materials as needed. - Capacity building: Equipping and building capacity of National Committees, headquarters, regional and country offices to engage on advocacy with business objectives, and engaging the private sector to advance national, regional and global advocacy and partnerships initiatives and priorities, and to facilitate the development, piloting or scale up of PPP models. - Technical support: Provides technical support and advice regarding the integration of strategies for advocacy with business and the engagement with key platforms and initiatives into UNICEF planning processes, approaches and work plans. Provides inputs into briefing materials and other communications as needed. Develops content, advocacy messaging, thought leadership and subject matter expertise tailored to the unique interests and capabilities of particular platforms and the wider business audience. - Communications: Supports the development of key messages related to the mobilization of business influence and advocacy with business, and the engagement with multi-stakeholder platforms and initiatives vis-a-vis internal and external audiences. Provides inputs and develops content/articles for internal and external audiences. Works with partnerships colleagues across the organization, to develop business and advocacy strategies and messages for priority UNICEF partners and National Committees. - Knowledge management: Facilitates knowledge capture and sharing on business advocacy and engagement with key global platforms and initiatives, including through updating UNISON (the UNICEF Customer Relationship Management System), the PFP intranet, and other sources. To qualify as a champion for every child you will have... Education: - An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: international development, public administration, business management, communication, or another relevant field. - Alternatively, a first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with two (2) additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience working in the private sector on sustainability-related issues is required. - Progressively responsible professional work experience on private sector advocacy priorities with a focus on one of the following issues health equity and non-communicable diseases, mental health. and climate, environment is required - Experience in effectively working with a diverse group of stakeholders and working on complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships involving the private sector, whether within the UN, Government, NGOs, or the private sector, would be an asset. - Familiarity with private sector advocacy and partnerships with the UN and excellent understanding of corporate social responsibility, shared value, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and/or business advocacy is an asset. - Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is an asset. - Experience with UN/UNICEF is an asset. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required with excellent writing skills. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. Deliverables: - Drive advocacy and collective action strategies and partnerships on energy and water. - Support complex multi-stakeholder initiatives with businesses and foundations to develop private sector guidance, recommendations, and calls to action linked to the Global Goal of Adaptation. - Support and coordinate private sector events and engagements such as London Climate Week, New York Climate Week, COP30, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, World Health Assembly, UNGA. - Support advocacy and partnerships with strategic networks and champion foundations and businesses. - Support global campaign push on childhood health, NCDs and mental health in the run-up to the High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Universal Health Coverage. Estimated duration of the contract: - 364 days Reporting to: - The Multistakeholder Partnerships and Advocacy Manager. Working Place: - Geneva, Switzerland is the official duty station. (Flexible work arrangements may be applied if there is a need.) For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values) The 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) Familiarize yourself with [our competency framework](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf) and its different levels. UNICEF is committed to [diversity and inclusion within its workforce](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click [here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing) to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits. According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide [reasonable accommodation](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-provides-reasonable-accommodation-job-candidates-and-personnel-disabilities) for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage [Accessibility | UNICEF](https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact). UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found [here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories). ______________________________________________________________________ How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) session to receive tailored guidance. - For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility. ______________________________________________________________________
L'UNICEF travaille dans plus de 190 pays et territoires pour sauver la vie des enfants, défendre leurs droits et les aider à réaliser leur potentiel, de la petite enfance à l'adolescence.

À l'UNICEF, nous sommes engagés, passionnés et fiers de ce que nous faisons. Promouvoir les droits de chaque enfant n'est pas qu'un travail - c'est une vocation. L'UNICEF est un endroit où les carrières se construisent. Nous offrons à notre personnel diverses opportunités de développement personnel et professionnel qui les aideront à développer une carrière épanouissante tout en contribuant à une mission gratifiante. Nous sommes fiers d'une culture qui permet au personnel de s'épanouir, associée à un package de compensation et d'avantages attractif.

Visitez notre site web pour en savoir plus sur ce que nous faisons à l'UNICEF.

Pour chaque enfant, Education

 

Comment pouvez-vous faire la différence ?

Vous serez responsable de l'élaboration, de la gestion, de la coordination, de la mise en réseau, de la mise en œuvre et du suivi d'une stratégie de plaidoyer et de communication. Cela inclura la création de produits et d'activités associés de manière continue auprès du public. L'objectif est de promouvoir la sensibilisation, la compréhension, le soutien et le respect des droits des enfants et des femmes. Vous appuierez également la mission, les priorités et les programmes de l'UNICEF au sein du bureau de pays, du bureau régional, du centre des médias, et au niveau mondial, ainsi que ceux de l'équipe de pays des Nations Unies.

Cette responsabilité implique une collaboration étroite avec diverses parties prenantes pour assurer que les messages et les initiatives soient bien alignés avec les objectifs stratégiques de l'UNICEF et les besoins des communautés que nous servons.

Principales responsabilités, activités et tâches :

- Stratégie de communication : Le bureau régional/de pays ou le centre des médias dispose d'une stratégie de communication claire et d'un plan de travail associé pour faire entrer les questions relatives aux enfants dans le domaine public, renforcer la volonté politique à l'appui de la mission et des objectifs de l'UNICEF, et améliorer la crédibilité et l'image de marque de l'organisation.
- Relations avec les médias : Le Bureau régional/pays ou le Centre des médias dispose d'une liste de contacts bien tenue et continuellement développée de journalistes et de médias couvrant tous les médias – presse écrite, télévision, radio, web, photo, etc. – et d'un processus réussi de communication et de maintien d'un contact régulier et d'une collaboration étroite avec les médias pour communiquer l'histoire de la coopération de l'UNICEF.
- Mise en réseau et partenariats : Le bureau régional/pays ou le centre des médias dispose d'une liste de contacts bien tenue et continuellement élaborée de personnes, de groupes, d'organisations et de forums dont le soutien est essentiel pour aider à atteindre les objectifs de plaidoyer et de communication. Des relations de travail efficaces avec l'équipe de pays des Nations Unies et les homologues de la communication des Nations Unies sont développées, maintenues et renforcées.
- Célébrités et événements spéciaux : Le bureau régional/pays ou le centre des médias dispose d'une liste de contacts bien tenue et continuellement élaborée de personnalités appropriées et connues à l'échelle nationale qui ont été identifiées, ont participé et soutiennent les efforts de l'UNICEF et qui participent activement à des événements et activités spéciaux.
- Priorités et campagnes mondiales : Le bureau régional/de pays ou le centre des médias a mis en place un processus efficace pour intégrer et prendre des mesures en faveur des priorités, des campagnes et des partenariats de communication mondiaux de l'UNICEF, en diffusant ces éléments d'une manière appropriée au niveau local.
- Appui à la mobilisation des ressources ; Les activités de collecte de fonds aux niveaux mondial et national sont appuyées par des stratégies et des activités efficaces de plaidoyer et de communication.
- Gestion : Les ressources humaines (l'équipe de communication) et les ressources financières (planification budgétaire, gestion et suivi) sont à la fois gérées efficacement et utilisées de manière optimale.
- Suivi et évaluation : Des bases de référence en matière de communication sont établies à l'aune desquelles la réalisation des objectifs de la stratégie de communication est régulièrement évaluée ; une analyse est entreprise afin d'améliorer continuellement l'efficacité de la stratégie et des activités de communication ; les résultats et les rapports sont préparés et communiqués.
- Renforcement des capacités et soutien : Le représentant/le spécialiste principal ou le spécialiste régional de la communication et l'équipe du programme de pays reçoivent une expertise professionnelle et des conseils sur tous les aspects de la communication des relations extérieures, selon les besoins.
Pour plus d'info, veuillez consulter le JD : [Communication Specialist P3 JD French.pdf](https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt_72NnToB8hqthtvecfqo0pc04H4s8w7LK4D9jZcL9sd9z_0p1bGvHh2SQe7FElwTgqHldPQcMeoBzHoFNwMJ8F2Ey5Pwui0_BJ9VetZ_CfA9ZGXx_ssP-JwC9QTcS4lxXgb27eiHZit5Pc7D4rXOqw~~) [Communication Specialist Level 3.doc](https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtE3YLCQh9qO5JBc1TmWu8W2-3k6WKB5hV1ataRtsFbAig1i0XBjacquubM7S7h9nPquxi8oPcG9V_XeyMB0jrmooZjNF4Ek5rBcf6G0QgWXZoaB72pNL8Hucq5CJyvvPuWuVJxsGRQFepqXR9qES8Rg~~)

 

Pour être qualifié(e) en tant que défenseur pour chaque enfant vous devrez avoir

Qualifications requises

Education

Diplôme universitaire supérieur en communication, journalisme, relations publiques. (*Un premier diplôme universitaire combiné à 2 années supplémentaires d'expérience professionnelle peut être accepté à la place d'un diplôme universitaire supérieur dans le domaine du journalisme, de la communication, des relations extérieures, des affaires publiques, des relations publiques ou de la communication d'entreprise.)

Expérience

5 Cinq ans d'expérience professionnelle, à des niveaux de responsabilité de plus en plus élevés et pertinente, dans les domaines de la communication, de la presse écrite, de la radiodiffusion et/ou des nouveaux médias.

Connaissances Linguistiques 

Une bonne maîtrise du Français et de l'anglais écrit et parlé et une bonne aptitude de communication.

Desirables:

- Expérience professionnelle internationale et nationale (pour la propriété intellectuelle).
- Antécédents/familiarité avec les situations d'urgence.
Pour chaque enfant, vous démontrez ...

Les Valeurs Fondamentales de l'UNICEF: la Bienveillance, le Respect, l'Intégrité, la Confiance, la Responsabilité et la Durabilité (CRITAS) sont la base de tout ce que nous faisons et de la manière dont nous le faisons. Renseigner notre charte de valeur qui est disponible dans: [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values)

Les compétences de l'UNICEF requises pour ce poste sont:...

- Cultiver la conscience de soi et démontrer un sens de l'éthique (1)
- Travailler de façon collaborative (1)
- Établir et entretenir des partenariats (1)
- Innover et épouser le changement (1)
- Penser et agir de manière stratégique (1)
- S'atteler à obtenir des résultats tangibles (1)
- Gérer l'ambiguïté et la complexité (1)
Familiarisez-vous avec [notre cadre de competence](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf) et ses différents niveaux.

L'UNICEF est là pour servir les enfants les plus défavorisés du monde et notre personnel global doit refléter la diversité de ces enfants. La famille de l'UNICEF s'est engagée à inclure tout le monde, indépendamment de la race/l'ethnie, de l'âge, du handicap, de l'identité sexuelle, de l'orientation sexuelle, de la religion, de la nationalité, de l'origine socio-économique ou de toute autre caractéristique personnelle.

Nous offrons un large éventail d'avantages à notre personnel, notamment des congés parentaux rémunérés, des congés pour allaitement et des aménagements raisonnables pour les personnes handicapées. L'UNICEF encourage vivement le recours à des modalités de travail flexibles.

L'UNICEF n'engage pas de candidats mariés à des enfants (personnes de moins de 18 ans). L'UNICEF applique une politique de tolérance zéro à l'égard des comportements incompatibles avec les buts et objectifs des Nations unies et de l'UNICEF, notamment l'exploitation et les abus sexuels, le harcèlement sexuel, l'abus de pouvoir et la discrimination. L'UNICEF s'engage à promouvoir la protection et la sauvegarde de tous les enfants. Tous les candidats sélectionnés feront l'objet d'une vérification rigoureuse de leurs références et de leurs antécédents et devront adhérer à ces normes et principes. Le contrôle des antécédents comprendra la vérification des titres universitaires et des antécédents professionnels. Les candidats sélectionnés peuvent être amenés à fournir des informations supplémentaires pour la vérification de leurs antécédents.

Les nominations à l'UNICEF sont soumises à un certificat médical. La délivrance d'un visa par le pays d'accueil du lieu d'affectation est requise pour les postes IP et sera facilitée par l'UNICEF. Les nominations peuvent également être soumises à des exigences d'inoculation (vaccination), notamment contre le SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Si vous êtes sélectionné(e) pour un poste à l'UNICEF, vous devez soit être vacciné(e) comme requis, soit recevoir une exemption médicale de la part du département concerné de l'ONU. Dans le cas contraire, la sélection sera annulée.

Remarques:

Conformément à l'article 101, paragraphe 3, de la Charte des Nations unies, la considération dominante dans le recrutement du personnel est la nécessité d'assurer les plus hautes qualités d'efficacité, de compétence et d'intégrité.

Cette VA est publiée en interne et en externe.

L'engagement actif de l'UNICEF en faveur de la diversité et de l'inclusion est essentiel pour obtenir les meilleurs résultats pour les enfants. Pour ce poste, les candidatures féminines des pays industriels et les personnes avec handicaps éligibles et appropriées sont encouragées à postuler.

Les fonctionnaires dont la candidature est envisagée pour un emploi à l'UNICEF doivent normalement démissionner de leur poste au sein du gouvernement avant d'accepter une mission à l'UNICEF. L'UNICEF se réserve le droit de retirer une offre d'emploi, sans compensation, si un visa ou un certificat médical n'est pas obtenu, ou si les conditions de vaccination nécessaires ne sont pas remplies, dans un délai raisonnable, quelle qu'en soit la raison.

L'UNICEF ne facture pas de frais de dossier à aucun stade de ses processus de recrutement, de sélection et d'embauche (c'est-à-dire au stade de la candidature, de l'entretien, de la validation ou de la nomination et de la formation). L'UNICEF ne demande pas d'informations sur les comptes bancaires des candidats.

Tous les postes de l'UNICEF sont publiés et seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés et passeront à l'étape suivante du processus de sélection. Un candidat interne au niveau du poste dans le domaine fonctionnel concerné, ou un candidat interne/externe dans le groupe de talents correspondant, peut être sélectionné, s'il convient au poste, sans évaluation des autres candidats.

[Les informations complémentaires sur le travail à l'UNICEF peuvent être disponibles ici](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories).

La mobilité est une condition d'emploi professionnel international avec l'UNICEF et un principe fondamental du service civil international.

Seuls(es) les candidats(es) présélectionnés(es) seront contactés.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit [our website](https://www.unicef.org/) to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

 

For every child, a fair chance

UNICEF PPD Brussels Office manages UNICEF's relationship with the European Institutions (namely the European Commission including DG DEVCO, ECHO, NEAR; HOME; the Council of the EU; the European External Action Service; the European Parliament; and the Committee of the Regions) in order to make children a priority for EU institutions in terms of their policies and financial allocations. The Office is responsible for analyzing the EU funding environment and various financial instruments with a view to identifying and mobilizing quality resources in support of UNICEF's Strategic Plan. The Office strives to profile UNICEF as a strategic partner and a broker of knowledge for children and women issues towards the EU Institutions with a clear positioning for an up-stream policy role and a result driven approach. The Office also works to enhance Country and Regional Offices understanding of UNICEF's partnership with the European Institutions while supporting their strategic interactions with respective EU Delegations and ECHO offices at country level. The Office also closely coordinates with other UN agencies with a presence in Brussels.

 

How can you make a difference? 

UNICEF PPD Brussels Office manages UNICEF's relationship with the European Institutions (namely the European Commission including DG DEVCO, ECHO, NEAR; HOME; the Council of the EU; the European External Action Service; the European Parliament; and the Committee of the Regions) in order to make children a priority for EU institutions in terms of their policies and financial allocations. The Office is responsible for analyzing the EU funding environment and various financial instruments with a view to identifying and mobilizing quality resources in support of UNICEF's Strategic Plan. The Office strives to profile UNICEF as a strategic partner and a broker of knowledge for children and women issues towards the EU Institutions with a clear positioning for an up-stream policy role and a result driven approach. The Office also works to enhance Country and Regional Offices understanding of UNICEF's partnership with the European Institutions while supporting their strategic interactions with respective EU Delegations and ECHO offices at country level. The Office also closely coordinates with other UN agencies with a presence in Brussels.

 

Purpose for the job 

The Public Partnerships Specialist will contribute to UNICEF's advocacy efforts for the promotion of children's rights and investment in children by the EU, and to strengthen UNICEF's partnership with the EU, S/he will be developing UNICEF's engagement with the European Parliament, lead on thematic files on climate, and digital and child rights, and support partnership with Permanent Missions of EU Member. States (EUMS) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). S/he will be expected to:

1. Identify and pursue opportunities to promote children's rights (particularly on external action/aid, public finance, and thematic priorities), in line with existing UNICEF strategies. 
2. Deepen the collaboration with the European Parliament to influence key policies related to children, increase visibility and political space, and promote meaningful mechanisms for child participation. 
3. Support deepening strategic partnership with EUMS Permanent Missions to support the EU Presidency and key EUMS on children's issues. 
4. Monitor policy developments and provide political analysis on EU issues affecting children within and outside the EU. S/He may also serve as a focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development with the EU, including climate and digital technologies.

Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks

1. Gathers intelligence and monitors relevant policy and legislative developments in the European Parliament, particularly on external action, budgetary affairs, and thematic priorities of UNICEF. 
2. Develops and maintains deep knowledge and familiarity with relevant European Parliament's Committees and other stakeholders. Supports UNICEF's partnership with the Intergroup on children's rights and the cabinet of the President. Expands strategically UNICEF's network of key interlocutors to advance children's rights in policies and legislation. 
3. Supports senior management in the identification and pursuit of opportunities for public outreach, engagement, policy influence and collaboration with the European Parliament, including on how to anticipate and respond to risks and promote emerging priorities. Ensures that UNICEF's interests, perspectives, and knowledge are considered in relevant policy and institutional processes. Contributes written inputs for legislative and non-legislative procedures and communication instruments that inform and influence decision makers. Contribute to strategies for engagement and 
4. The development of innovative partnerships with the European Parliament, including through the promotion of child participation. 
5. Contributes to the development and management of initiatives for high-level outreach, including for UNICEF's Senior Management. Supports UNICEF's. Country Offices, Regional Offices, Divisions and National Committees connection to European Parliament's field visits, hearings, or consultations. Works closely with UNICEF colleagues to ensure that policy advocacy and outreach is strongly grounded in the experience and insights of the programs that UNICEF's supports. 
6. Acts as the focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development with the EU, particularly in the areas of climate, and digital technologies. 
7. Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the Office in reaching corporate priorities.

Impact of Results

The Public Partnerships Specialist will identify strategic opportunities for engagement with the European Parliament and increase the impact of the advocacy work carried out by the Brussels office with EU Institutions. 
- Given the institutional role and increasing impact of the European Parliament, this contribution will facilitate and make more effective UNICEF's ability to influence EU policies, leverage resources for children and widen its partnership with the EU institutions.

 

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

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 professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or other relevant area.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.
 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values)

The 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 

Familiarize yourself with [our competency framework](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf) and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to [diversity and inclusion within its workforce](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click [here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing) to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide [reasonable accommodation](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-provides-reasonable-accommodation-job-candidates-and-personnel-disabilities) for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage [Accessibility | UNICEF](https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact).

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found [here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. 

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. 

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. 

Visit [our website](https://www.unicef.org/) to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. 

 

For every child, a Champion 

The PFP Supporter Content team is looking for a creative, experienced communications professional who has an in-depth understanding of the lived experience of women and children in the context of humanitarian aid and development programmes. 

The professional will have the knowledge and experience in content creation with marginalized and affected communities. It is through this experience, knowledge, and consciousness of global representational trends, that the role will test, implement, and build capacity among UNICEF's fundraising offices in using UNICEF's Inclusive Storytelling Narrative Framework. 

Over the last 18 months, UNICEF has developed an Inclusive Storytelling Narrative Framework and piloted its implementation. This is an appropriate approach to planning, gathering, and producing content with and about the people affected e.g., through collaborative or participatory production methods and post-production. The framework incorporates available audience insights, new trends, and ways of storytelling in a way that can connect the issues with UNICEF's private sector audiences in a meaningful way and enlist their support. UNICEF is now embarking on further developing the Inclusive Storytelling initiative and seeking to mainstream it across the organization, for fundraising purposes and beyond. 

 

How can you make a difference? 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities: 

Under the supervision of the Communications Manager of the Supporter Content Team, working closely and matrixed managed with the Chief of Content Strategy in DGCA, while collaborating with the team members across UNICEF, a small reference group of stakeholders, as well as relevant, national committees, country and regional offices and headquarters, the role will undertake the following tasks: 

1. Develop an annual work plan for regularly convening of a reference group of UNICEF stakeholders to: 

- Build capacity among UNICEF's fundraising offices (national committees and country offices) in using UNICEF's Inclusive Storytelling Narrative Framework. 
- Build and support a community of practice and group of champions relating to UNICEF's Inclusive Storytelling Narrative Framework; 
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gain/share knowledge regarding market testing of UNICEF's Inclusive Storytelling Narrative Framework.
- Facilitate information related to UNICEF's imagery guidance, as needed. 
2. Develop an annual work plan for regular convening of a reference group of interagency stakeholders to: 

- Build a global community of practice relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion in storytelling with inter-agency stakeholders in the development and aid sector. 
- Facilitate information related to UNICEF's imagery guidance, as needed. 
3. Develop and produce content: 

Based on UNICEF's Inclusive Storytelling Narrative Framework, the role will develop a content production plan and facilitate the development of content that will include: 

- Repurposed assets using archive material on UNICEF's Digital Asset Management platform WeShare to create new assets. Working with National Committees to produce fundraising content that aligns with the Inclusive Storytelling framework. 
- Creative conceptual assets using graphic/ animated elements.
- Remote-produced content by remotely working with content creators and country, regional offices to produce content packages. 
- In-country content production by travelling to relevant countries to produce content packages (working in collaboration with local content creators and UNICEF staff).
- Oversee and manage the post-production of all the content and where necessary also do their own post-production eg video editing. 
- Ensuring that all content production and post-production meets UNICEF's ethical and technical specifications and is prepared with various versions for dissemination across platforms. 
- Supervise packaging and distribution and archiving of content on WeShare for use by UNICEF across fundraising and communications platforms. 
4. Advise and support the development and implementation of capacity-building workshops and events for UNICEF National Committees, HQ divisions, Regional Offices and Country Offices in Inclusive Storytelling. 

5. Develop a guideline, documenting the lessons learnt from the experience and document any refinements and testing results shared by national committees who used the content during the period. This guide can include practical application of the approach which can be used in future content production by particularly fundraising markets, country offices, and in capacity building endevours. 

Deliverables: 

- Established core group of stakeholders across the ecosystem to advance the work related to inclusive storytelling. 
- Established community of practice related to UNICEF's Inclusive Storytelling Narrative Framework to support capacity building amongst UNICEF's fundraising offices. 
- Capacity building workshops and events for UNICEF National Committees, HQ divisions, Regional Offices and Country Offices in Inclusive Storytelling. 
- Relevant content designed, developed and produced aligned to the established framework.
- Guidelines produced to support stakeholders to effectively align to the framework. 
Estimated duration of the contract: 

- 364 days 
Reporting to: 

- The Communications Manager – Supporter Content. Supporter Content Team in UNICEF, PFP Geneva. 
Working Place: 

- Geneva, Switzerland is the official duty station. (Flexible work arrangements may be applied if there is a need) 
 

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have... 

Education: 

- An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Marketing, Communications, the humanities, journalism, broadcast, or another relevant field. 
- Alternatively, a first-level University Degree in a relevant field combined with (2) additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 
Work Experience: 

- A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience is required in communications, content production, media development, and/or child rights programming or development.
- Experience in creative direction and production is required. 
- Experience working with content creators/participants using collaborative and participatory approaches is an asset. 
- Experience in animation and graphic design is an asset. 
- Experience in project management is required. 
- Experience in working with creative teams or agencies and a sound understanding of the creative process is an asset. 
- Experience in the NGO sector and/or UN is an asset. 
- Experience working closely with women and children in communities affected by humanitarian responses and/or development contexts is required. 
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is an asset. 
Language Requirements: 

- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 
For every Child, you demonstrate... 

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values) 

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are... 

- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) 
- Works Collaboratively with others (1) 
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) 
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1) 
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) 
- Drives to achieve impactful results (1) 
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) 
Familiarize yourself with [our competency framework](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf) and its different levels. 

UNICEF is committed to [diversity and inclusion within its workforce](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click [here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing) to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits. 

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide [reasonable accommodation](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-provides-reasonable-accommodation-job-candidates-and-personnel-disabilities) for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage [Accessibility | UNICEF](https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact). 

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. 

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. 

 

Remarks: 

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. 

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. 

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. 

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found [here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position

- Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) session to receive tailored guidance.
- For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.
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Terre des Hommes Suisse – Genève recrute un/e

Directeur/trice de mobilisation des ressources et communication

Temps de travail : 80% à 100%

Entrée en fonction souhaitée : dès que possible

Lieu : Genève

 

À propos de Terre des Hommes Suisse

Terre des Hommes Suisse est une organisation non gouvernementale de premier plan qui œuvre depuis plus de 60 ans pour protéger les droits des enfants et promouvoir un développement durable et équitable. L'organisation intervient dans 10 pays à travers le monde en collaboration avec des partenaires locaux. Membre de la Fédération Internationale Terre des Hommes, elle défend des valeurs fondamentales de durabilité, d'équité, de solidarité et d'engagement. Terre des Hommes Suisse développe des actions concrètes dans les domaines de la protection, de l'éducation et de la participation des enfants et des jeunes, aussi bien en Suisse qu'à l'international. Son action est rendue possible grâce au soutien de plus de 500 bénévoles.

 

Description du poste

Nous recherchons un/e Directeur/trice de mobilisation des ressources et communication dynamique et expérimenté/e pour rejoindre notre équipe de direction et piloter notre stratégie de recherche de fonds, de gestion des subventions et de communication. Ce poste rapporte directement à la Secrétaire Générale.

 

Responsabilités principales

- Définir et mettre en œuvre la stratégie globale de mobilisation des ressources et de communication de l'organisation.
- Contribuer à l'atteinte des objectifs financiers annuels de l'organisation.
- Superviser le cycle complet de gestion des subventions institutionnelles.
- Diriger et développer les activités de recherche de fonds auprès des donateurs individuels, institutionnels et entreprises.
- Superviser la stratégie de communication institutionnelle et la présence digitale de l'organisation.
- Diriger une équipe de professionnels en recherche de fonds, grant management et communication.
- Développer et entretenir des relations avec les principaux partenaires et bailleurs de fonds en étroite collaboration avec d'autres membres de la direction.
- Participer activement au comité de direction et contribuer à la stratégie globale de l'organisation.
- Assurer le reporting et le suivi budgétaire du département.
- Collaborer étroitement avec les équipes programmes pour assurer l'alignement des communications et de la recherche de fonds avec équipes terrain.
 

Profil recherché

Formation et expérience

- Master en gestion, relations internationales ou domaine connexe.
- Minimum 10 ans d'expérience professionnelle, dont 5 ans dans la recherche de fonds.
- Expérience confirmée dans le secteur développement ou des ONG, y compris sur le terrain.
- Expérience démontrée en gestion de subventions institutionnelles.
- Excellent réseau dans le domaine de la philanthropie en Suisse et/ou à l'international.
- Expérience réussie dans la gestion d'une équipe multiculturelle.
Compétences requises

- Maîtrise parfaite du français et de l'anglais, allemand et espagnol un atout.
- Excellentes capacités de leadership et de gestion d'équipe.
- Forte capacité d'analyse et de planification stratégique.
- Expertise en gestion du cycle des subventions et des exigences des bailleurs.
- Compétences avérées en gestion de projets et budgets.
- Excellentes aptitudes rédactionnelles pour les propositions de financement.
- Excellentes aptitudes relationnelles et de négociation.
- Maîtrise des outils digitaux et des nouvelles tendances en communication.
- Connaissance des principaux bailleurs institutionnels et fondations.
- Compréhension approfondie des enjeux du développement et de la protection de l'enfance.
Qualités personnelles

- Leadership inspirant et capacité à fédérer.
- Créativité et innovation dans l'approche de la collecte de fonds.
- Excellentes capacités de communication et de présentation.
- Fort engagement pour les droits de l'enfant et le développement durable.
- Grande capacité d'adaptation et de gestion des priorités.
- Diplomatie et intelligence relationnelle.
- Capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel.
Nous offrons

- Un rôle stratégique au sein d'une organisation reconnue et respectée.
- La possibilité de contribuer concrètement à la protection des droits des enfants.
- Une équipe dynamique et engagée.
- Des conditions de travail attractives selon les standards du secteur :
- 25 jours de vacances.
- Horaires flexibles et possibilité de télétravail partiel.
- 13ème salaire.
- Formation continue.
- Un environnement de travail international.
- Des opportunités de développement professionnel.
- Des déplacements occasionnels sur le terrain 
 

Lieu de travail

Genève, Suisse.

 

Type de contrat

- Contrat à durée indéterminée, 80-100%
- Entrée en fonction : Aussi rapidement que possible.
- Rémunération : selon grille salariale de l'organisation et expérience.
 

Processus de candidature

Merci d'envoyer votre dossier de candidature complet en français (CV, lettre de motivation, diplômes et références) par email à rh2502@terredeshommessuisse.ch avec la mention "Candidature Direction MRC" dans l'objet.

 

Date limite de candidature : 19.01.2025

Terre des Hommes Suisse encourage la diversité au sein de ses équipes et s'engage pour l'égalité des chances.

 


Compétences requises

- Maîtrise parfaite du français et de l'anglais, allemand et espagnol un atout.
- Excellentes capacités de leadership et de gestion d'équipe.
- Forte capacité d'analyse et de planification stratégique.
- Expertise en gestion du cycle des subventions et des exigences des bailleurs.
- Compétences avérées en gestion de projets et budgets.
- Excellentes aptitudes rédactionnelles pour les propositions de financement.
- Excellentes aptitudes relationnelles et de négociation.
- Maîtrise des outils digitaux et des nouvelles tendances en communication.
- Connaissance des principaux bailleurs institutionnels et fondations.
- Compréhension approfondie des enjeux du développement et de la protection de l'enfance.
Qualités personnelles

- Leadership inspirant et capacité à fédérer.
- Créativité et innovation dans l'approche de la collecte de fonds.
- Excellentes capacités de communication et de présentation.
- Fort engagement pour les droits de l'enfant et le développement durable.
- Grande capacité d'adaptation et de gestion des priorités.
- Diplomatie et intelligence relationnelle.
- Capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel.
Für unsere Geschäftsstelle in Luzern und zur Verstärkung von unserem Fundraisingteam suchen wir auf den 1. Januar 2025 oder nach Vereinbarung eine motivierte und selbstständige Persönlichkeit als

 

Verantwortliche:n Projektpartnerschaften (80%)

 

 

Ihre Aufgaben

In dieser spannenden Position in unserem Kommunikations- und Fundraisingteam pflegen Sie den institutionellen Austausch mit Stiftungen, Kirchen und öffentliche Geldgeber in der Schweiz. Sie schaffen die Verbindung zwischen unseren Finanzpartnern und unseren Gesundheitsprogrammen im südlichen und östlichen Afrika. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Programmabteilung, verfassen sie Finanzierungsanträge und sind für die fristgerechte Erstellung von qualitativ hochwertigen Rechenschaftsberichten verantwortlich. Sie identifizieren neue Partnerschaften, gewinnen und betreuen neue Geldgeber und leisten einen Beitrag zur Weiterentwicklung des Portfolios von SolidarMed.

 

 

Ihr Profil

Sie sind eine engagierte, kontaktfreudige und erfolgsorientierte Persönlichkeit mit einer abgeschlossenen universitären (oder gleichwertigen) Ausbildung idealerweise mit Zusatzausbildung in Fundraising (VMI, ZHAW etc.). Dank Ihrer bisherigen Berufstätigkeit können Sie Erfolge bei der Akquisition und Betreuung von institutionellen Geldgebern nachweisen. Ihre ausgezeichneten redaktionellen Fähigkeiten und Ihr Verhandlungsgeschick überzeugen Geldgeber von der Finanzierung unserer Gesundheitsprojekte im südlichen und östlichen Afrika. Idealerweise verfügen Sie bereits über ein grosses Netzwerk im Bereich Stiftungen und Institutionen. Die medizinische Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und die globale Gesundheit sind Ihnen ein wichtiges Anliegen.

 

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Weitere Auskünfte erteilt Ihnen gerne Andreas Rösch, Co-Leiter Kommunikation und Fundraising unter Tel. 041 310 66 60 und a.roesch@solidarmed.ch.

 

Wir freuen uns auf Sie!
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, hope

The Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM) was established in 2019 to drive decision making and organizational learning, improve effectiveness and achievement of results of UNICEF and its partners to realize the rights and improve the life of every child. DAPM promotes the use of data and monitoring to achieve transformative impact on lives of children.

The Division is responsible for driving, shaping and guiding UNICEF's evidence-informed analysis, strategic planning, programme monitoring and organizational performance management. As such, DAPM enables the organization to deliver on results in a more coherent manner, based on agile and contextualized programming process, and on data, evidence, and analysis, as well as the application of human-rights based and results-based management approaches.

The intern will be working in the Strategic Planning and Corporate Analysis (SPCA) Unit, within the Programme Effectiveness Team (PET). PET is responsible for driving agile, efficient, and informed analysis and decision-making across all levels of the organization to ensure the most effective programming in diverse contexts. The team's objectives include promoting coherence between corporate strategic and programme planning, transforming programme monitoring, partnership, and risk management, and enhancing organizational performance standards. PET also focuses on streamlining systems and processes for better results measurement and accountability, optimizing business systems and reporting, and leveraging knowledge and learning to improve programme effectiveness.

The Strategic Planning and Corporate Analysis Unit leads the process for UNICEF's Strategic Plan development, monitoring, reporting and analysis of performance, including analysis of the cross-cutting strategies, alignment of resources to results, as well as the quality assurance of and performance of HQ Divisions and Offices and Regional Offices, based around their respective Office Management Plans and Annual Reports.

 

Purpose and objectives

In UNICEF's broadest sense, data visualization refers to the visual representation of data to communicate information clearly and efficiently to people. Effective visualization helps users understand and analyze the evidence presented, allowing us to spot patterns, trends, and correlations that otherwise might have gone unnoticed in traditional tables, spreadsheets, or datasets. 

The overall purpose of this internship is to support the SPCA unit in data visualization, graphic design, presentation development, and business intelligence tools. The intern will contribute by creating, updating, and enhancing visual solutions that effectively communicate complex data, ideas and timelines. They will collaborate across different D&A Units to ensure that presentations and dashboards are both accurate and visually engaging, helping the organization make data-driven decisions and meet strategic objectives. This internship provides an opportunity for the intern to apply their existing skills in a real-world setting while contributing to key projects.

 

Specific Activities

- PowerPoint Presentations:
- Assist in designing and updating slides for internal and external meetings.
- Ensure presentations are visually engaging and aligned with branding guidelines.
- Work on converting complex data or text into easy-to-understand visuals, diagrams, or infographics.
- PowerBI Dashboards:
- Help create new dashboards by gathering and integrating relevant data.
- Update existing dashboards regularly with fresh data and insights.
- Collaborate with team members to refine metrics and ensure that SP indicators and micro-data are well represented.
- Visual Solutions for Data and Timelines:
- Develop visualizations that simplify complex timelines or data sets, making them more accessible for presentations or reports.
- Work on designing clear, user-friendly charts, graphs, or flowcharts to depict progress, timelines, and/or trends.
- Data collection and Data Analytics:
- Conduct background research to support data visualization and analysis.
- Assist in gathering and organizing data to feed into dashboards or presentations.
- Collaboration and Feedback:
- Collaborate with different members of the SPCA Unit and other Units in PET and D&A to understand how data and other information can be better presented.
- Present visual solutions for feedback and iteratively improve them based on team input.
 

Expected Academic and Professional Outputs

By taking part of this internship, it is expected that the intern will improve the following skills:

- Technical Skills: The intern will have an opportunity to implement his/her proficiency in creating professional PowerPoint presentations, design graphical solutions, working with PowerBI and other infogram to visualize data, and designing compelling visualizations such as charts, graphs, and timelines. They will enhance their design thinking capabilities, focusing on producing impactful and easy-to-understand visuals that communicate complex ideas effectively.
- Project Management Experience: The intern will gain valuable experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, honing their time management and organizational skills. They will learn to pay close attention to detail when updating data and ensuring accuracy, all while meeting project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration and Communication: Through cross-functional teamwork, the intern will enhance their ability to collaborate with various departments and communicate effectively with different stakeholders. They will gain experience in presenting their work, incorporating feedback, and refining their projects to meet the needs of SPCA team members.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: The intern will develop strong analytical skills by interpreting data and turning it into meaningful insights through visualizations. They will learn to approach challenges creatively, devising innovative solutions to present complex information in a clear and understandable way.
- Professional Exposure: By working on real-world projects that directly impact UNICEF's decisions, the intern will gain practical experience in a professional setting. They will learn how teams collaborate within an organization to achieve strategic goals, gaining insight into organizational dynamics and processes.
- Portfolio Development: The intern will build a portfolio of completed work, including presentations, dashboards, and visual solutions, which will showcase their skills to future employers. This portfolio will be a valuable asset in demonstrating their ability to handle professional-level projects and produce high-quality work.
- Industry Knowledge: The intern will develop a deeper understanding of how data-driven decision-making and visual communication contribute to UNICEF's strategy and performance. They will gain exposure to industry practices and learn how to use visual tools effectively in strategic planning and decision-making contexts.
 

Duration

This will be a full-time internship, the duration of the internship will be for 6 months. Expected starting date is early January.

Salary/Payment:

In accordance with UNICEF's guidelines, interns will be paid a stipend of US $1,700 per month. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship. UNICEF is not responsible for obtaining any necessary visas.

Insurance:

UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern's service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrollment in a health/accident plan prior to start his/her work with the Division.

Living Conditions and Working Environment:

The internship can be remote, though ideally onsite. Preference is for interns who live in New York and can meet with the team and work from UNICEF's office at least once a week.

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will?

- Be enrolled in a graduate degree program (or up to one year post graduation) in the following areas: data analytics, data science, marketing, communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media or similar field.
- Proficiency in English.
- Candidates should also present the following additional skills:
- PowerPoint Expertise: The candidate should be highly proficient in PowerPoint, with the ability to create professional, visually appealing presentations, including designing complex slides with graphics, charts, and infographics.
- PowerBI Proficiency: Strong experience with PowerBI is essential, including the ability to create and update dashboards, integrate data from different sources, and effectively visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends.
- Data Visualization: The intern should have advanced skills in data visualization, including knowledge of best practices for turning complex data sets into clear and accessible charts, graphs, and timelines using a variety of tools.
- Design Skills: A solid understanding of visual design principles is necessary, especially for creating compelling and user-friendly visuals. Familiarity with design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator or similar) would be an asset.
- Analytical Thinking: The intern must be comfortable analyzing data, identifying trends, and translating these insights into visual formats. Strong critical thinking skills are needed to assess data accuracy and relevancy.
- Attention to Detail: Precision is crucial for tasks involving data updates and presentation formatting, so the intern should be detail-oriented and capable of ensuring accuracy in all visual materials.
- Communication Skills: The ability to collaborate with team members, understand their needs, and communicate complex ideas clearly through visuals is essential. They should also be comfortable presenting their work and incorporating feedback.
 

For every Child, you demonstrate... 

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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.

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 here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. 
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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: 

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

 

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

 

For every child, a champion

Gender equality is essential to realizing the mandate of UNICEF to uphold the rights of all children. The UNICEF Gender Action Plan (GAP), 2022?2025, operationalizes the UNICEF Gender Policy, 2021?2030, by specifying how UNICEF will promote gender equality across its programmes and workplaces. It affirms that promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is the responsibility of everyone, regardless of organizational role. The GAP elaborates the steps required to accelerate progress on gender equality across the five Goal Areas of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2022?2025, as well as within institutional systems and processes, with clear indicators and monitoring mechanisms to track change. Recognizing that gender discrimination has lifelong and intergenerational impacts, the GAP advances gender equality throughout the life course. At the same time, it promotes targeted actions to advance the leadership and well-being of adolescent girls, as girls are both disproportionately affected by gender inequality and have tremendous potential to be leaders for change. This dual-track approach goes beyond responding to the manifestations of gender inequality to tackle its underlying drivers, including by engaging boys and men as allies; advancing upstream financing and policy solutions; and supporting girls' agency and voice. 

UNICEF has launched an Adolescent Girls' Programme Strategy which aims to accelerate action against these commitments, and articulates a vision for moving forwards, with and for adolescent girls', to deliver multi-faceted, girl-targeted programming, working in partnership with other partners, especially girl-led and girl-focused organisations. Girls' voice, agency and empowerment is at the core of the strategy.

Much progress has been made in implementing this new strategy, with millions of adolescent girls reached through under the pilot programmes under the POWER4Girls Initiative umbrella; a new Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group launched; a new Adolescent Girls' Data Portal; new research programmes kickstarted, and more. But more is needed to spearhead and institutionalize focused work on adolescent girls rights in a holistic way.

 

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF is seeking an Adolescent Girls' Partnerships Manager to drive transformative impact for adolescent girls, aligned with UNICEF's Gender Action Plan and Adolescent Girls' Programme Strategy. This dynamic role sits within the team dedicated to advancing the Adolescent Girls Strategy and works across UNICEF's ecosystem, including Programme Group, Public Partnerships Division, Private Fundraising & Partnerships Division, and more. The Manager will lead efforts to grow and strengthen the POWER4Girls Initiative, a portfolio of 46 country programs promoting adolescent girls' wellbeing, empowerment, and leadership through multisectoral models. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop an ambitious partnerships strategy, mobilize sustainable resources, and make a lasting difference in the lives of adolescent girls worldwide.

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to?

Join UNICEF as an Adolescent Girls' Partnerships Manager and play a vital role in expanding partnerships and driving innovative fundraising campaigns to advance adolescent girls' rights and empowerment. You will develop and execute strategic plans to establish new partnerships, informed by external market analysis, and ensure alignment across global, regional, and national teams. By identifying growth opportunities, creating compelling business cases, and coordinating with UNICEF National Committees and fundraising divisions, you will mobilize resources to support initiatives like the POWER4Girls campaign. Your responsibilities include managing internal coordination, conducting due diligence, and ensuring impactful communication with partners to deliver sustainable, results-driven collaboration.

In this dynamic role, you will also strategically manage existing partnerships, expanding their scope and influence while communicating the impact of UNICEF's programs through high-quality resource mobilization assets. Leveraging high-visibility opportunities at global forums and multi-stakeholder events, you will promote UNICEF's adolescent girls' agenda. Additionally, you will support the Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group, ensuring that adolescent girls' voices are central to UNICEF's efforts. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation, advocacy, and resource mobilization, making a tangible difference in the lives of girls worldwide.

 

The following minimum requirements:

Education:

Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in the social sciences (i.e. sociology, demography, psychology, political science, social policy or economics), public health, public policy, public administration, international development, or in an area relevant to UNICEF's sectoral work (e.g. Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, Social Inclusion, HIV/AIDs, etc.)

Work Experience:

- Minimum eight years of relevant professional experience that involve management of global programme-based partnerships.
- A minimum of two years in an international context is required.
Desirables

- Proven experience and skills in delivering on proposal development, programme reporting, partnership communications, stakeholder management, and successfully growing partnerships.
Assets

- Experience working within corporate fundraising and/or public sector fundraising in an international organization is an asset.
- UN/UNICEF experience is an asset.
Language Requirements:

- Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.
 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

 The UNICEF competencies required for this post are?

- Builds and maintains partnerships
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
- Drive to achieve results for impact
- Innovates and embraces change
- Manages ambiguity and complexity
- Thinks and acts strategically
- Works collaboratively with others 
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

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 does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

 

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

 

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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, Partnerships

UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child; in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. In all of its work, UNICEF takes a life-cycle based approach, recognizing the particular importance of early childhood development and adolescence. UNICEF programmes focus on the most disadvantaged children, including those living in fragile contexts, those with disabilities, those who are affected by rapid urbanization and those affected by environmental degradation.

UNICEF was created with a distinct purpose in mind: to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child's path. We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person's future. We involve everyone in creating protective environments for children. We are present to relieve suffering during emergencies, and wherever children are threatened, because no child should be exposed to violence, abuse, or exploitation.

UNICEF upholds the Convention on the Rights of the Child. We work to assure equality for those who are discriminated against, girls and women in particular. We work for the Millennium Development Goals and for the progress promised in the United Nations Charter. We strive for peace and security. We work to hold everyone accountable to the promises made for children. We are part of the Global Movement for Children ? a broad coalition dedicated to improving the life of every child. Through this movement, and events such as the United Nations Special Session on Children, we encourage young people to speak out and participate in the decisions that affect their lives.

 

How can you make a difference? 

The Intern will assist in strengthening and maintaining existing public sector partnerships mainly MOFA and KFUND, in addition to private sector partnerships such foundations and charities along with HNWIs. Additionally, The Intern will support in planning and securing meetings with both public and private high-level partners, including administrative work that is associated with such engagements, including Comms and media. 

Specific Roles and responsibilities are:

- Preparing and arranging media and communication events for current and new partnerships.
- Developing new project proposals and concept notes for existing and or new partners.
- Tracking and documenting partner engagement and stewardship activities.
- Researching and identification of potential new private and public partners for UNICEF Kuwait.
- Creating and organizing engagement plans and activities.
- Maintaining a list of potential partners and tracking outreach efforts.
- Preparing briefing and record notes for meetings with partners.
- Conducting research for partner engagement and new partnership opportunities.
- Providing support in drafting and organizing formal letters, correspondences, and fundraising documents.
- Assisting with general administrative tasks related to partner management, such as scheduling, filing, and maintaining records.
 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? 

- Education : A completed degree, and graduated in the last 2 years (2022-2024) in the field in any of the following fields of; Business Administration / International Business Management, Political Science, Communications and Media, Public Relations
- Experience : Experience in Portfolio Management, Media and Comms, Public Relations, Client Relationships and Service with preferable expertise in Administration, Business Management, Communication, Community development Legal affairs, Social work, Development programmes, Crisis and emergency response. Good Knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Languages: Excellent verbal communication, research, and writing skills in both Arabic and English
 

For every Child, you demonstrate... 

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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.

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 here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. 
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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: 

UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

 

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- Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) session to receive tailored guidance.
- For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

 

Background

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for UNDP's external relations and advocacy functions. The Bureau leads and supports the organization in cultivating, building, and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances that are essential for advancing and successfully achieving the mission of UNDP. These relationships encompass a wide range and a number of key constituencies and development partners, including programme countries, existing and prospective donor countries/emerging economic powers, multilateral institutions such as the IFIs, the European Commission, civil society, the private sector, foundations, academia and think tanks, the wider UN system, various UN inter-governmental bodies, as well as global, regional and national media. The main functions of BERA are (1) Resource mobilization, coordination, and partnership management (2) UN & Multilateral coherence; and (3) External Communication to raise UNDP's profile and improve communication. BERA's top priorities over the next 12 months are fundraising and positioning of UNDP in light of the recently agreed Agenda 2030 for sustainable development and UN reform imperatives.

BERA consists of the Directorate, Strategic Analysis Unit, and three Groups: Partnerships (PG) Communications (CG), and UN System Affairs (UNSAG). In addition, BERA has Representation Offices in five major donor capitals and regional advisors posted in each of the five UNDP regional hubs.

The Public Partnerships Group (PG) facilitates UNDP's partnerships and actively supports resource mobilization for UNDP's work globally from governmental and non-governmental actors alike. Within PG, the Financial Institutions Team (FIT) was established in mid-2015 to work across UNDP to support corporate, regional and country-specific collaboration with International Financial Institutions (IFIs), multilateral development banks, regional, sub-regional and national development banks.

Within the Public Partnerships Group, The International Financial Institutions Partnerships team leads the formulation of UNDP's coherent & strategic priorities with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) and develop partner-specific strategies, working closely with regional/central bureaus and GPN to build, manage, and position strategic partnerships with IFIs and DFIs. The team provides internal advisory services and coordinates on partnerships with IFIs/DFIs inside UNDP, working closely with regional bureaus and GPN to address operational bottlenecks to enable smooth and responsive modality options for working with IFIs at country level. The team also provides internal knowledge and capacity building (research, analysis, trainings), works closely with other parts of the house to implement IFI external engagement opportunities ; and builds internal and external networks and partnerships to support quality UNDP thought leadership vis a vis IFIs/DFIs. As part of UNDP's Sustainable Finance Hub, the team also works to diversify IFI partners while deepening collaboration with existing IFIs around sustainable & green financing. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and direction of the IFI Partnership Analyst, the Intern will undertake tasks from the list below. Learning and mentoring as well as facilitating exposure to a range of experiences for the intern will be an explicitly targeted goal during the internship.

Strengthen strategic external communications planning:

- Develop an Excel-based communications content planning schedule drawing on available data of projects from various internal sources (eg: Power BI, Salesforce)
- Track ongoing UNDP projects supported by IFIs globally and identify/alert on opportunities to communicate externally about them through human interest stories, media advisories or announcements, social media etc. in collaboration with Communications Team
Support with the organization of virtual/in-person events

Generate data, research analysis and mappings:

- Analyze financial data in Microsoft Power and create Excel databases, graphs, charts, etc. to ensure up-to-date data
- Undertake analyses and mappings of IFIs strategies, strategic initiatives, funding announcements, annual or other key meetings and policy documents/reports and summarize for UNDP's consumption
- Maintain up-to-date bullet points of summarized financial progress and results, meeting briefs, and other routine updates
- Monitor publicly available websites, news, and social media on a daily basis and enter relevant IFI partner intelligence in Salesforce
Strengthen internal knowledge management:

- Research and update IFI Profiles and IFI Partnerships Snapshots based on existing template in Canva
- Support the update and maintenance of internal knowledge products and training materials in UNDP's internal Sharepoint, including IFI Partnerships Toolkit
- Support with the design of pitch/presentation decks for use in various fora
- Support the organization of missions, meetings, events, webinars, etc
- Prepare meeting minutes/notes to file; and undertake follow-up actions as needed including timely management of internal filing system, files for intranet pages and Salesforce
- Participate in assigned internal meetings, take notes, and prepare after-meeting summary notes and actions.
 

Competencies

- Data expertise: Required proficiency in creating data sets from Microsoft Excel data, Power BI. Knowledge of Salesforce useful.
- Innovation: Has interest in developing materials and working off existing templates using tools including Canva, Microsoft Sharepoint and Powerpoint for editing internal knowledge content, pitch decks, and other resources.
- Interest in development-related areas, multi-stakeholder engagement, international or multilateral organizations.
- Problem solving: Has good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data for practical implementation.
- Teamwork: Communicates effectively when working in a team, and can work independently with a proactive attitude and a goal-oriented mindset
- Planning and Organization: Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
- Collaboration: Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Has interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
- Commitment to continue learning: Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view.
- Delivery: Is a self-starter and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set; good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities, effective when working in teams and independently.
 

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in a Master's / postgraduate university in international relations, political science or related field.
- Enrollment in graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher).
- Enrollment in the final academic year of a university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent). A university degree within one year of graduation.
Relevant national/international experience in development, international relations, financing, management, communications, business consulting, knowledge management or related field.

 

Deliverables:

- Internal and external project monitoring databases developed and/or maintained on Excel
- Communications content planning calendar developed and maintained,
- Consistently monitoring of UNDP-IFI stories, development of social media messages and graphics
- Consistent tracking of UNDP projects tracked and disseminated for Salesforce and for external communications opportunities (eg: social media)
- Timely summaries of meetings, after-action points developed and shared to ensure greater internal coordination and coherence
- Standard Presentations developed; talking points gathered or developed;
- Support to the development of briefs for high-level visits, meetings and other outreach activities;
- Intranet/web presence updated and enhanced, specifically the update of UNDP's IFI Toolkit site on Sharepoint
General administration and logistical support provided including meetings, events, workshops, webinars, etc.

 

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- For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

 

Background

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for UNDP's external relations and advocacy functions. BERA leads and supports the organization in building and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances essential for successfully achieving the mission of UNDP. These relationships include a range of constituencies and development partners, related to resource mobilization and donor relations, intergovernmental affairs with member states, multilateral institutions, IFIs, the European Commission, private sector, foundations, UN system agencies and UN inter-governmental bodies.

BERA is positioned around three audience-oriented service lines, namely Public Partners Partnerships, Marketing and Communications and Private and Finance partners, each guided by the Directorate and supported by the Management Support and Strategy and Analytics Teams. BERA has a network of Regional External Relations Teams in five hubs co-led with Regional Bureaux and Representation Offices in Europe, Japan and the US, namely, Brussels, Copenhagen, Geneva, Tokyo and Washington D.C., which manage and strengthen relationships with Public and Private Partners in country and help build a strong brand for UNDP within the local ecosystem including UN partnerships.

The Public Partnerships Group (PPG) guides trusted engagement with public partners in support of UNDP Strategic Plan. This involves coordinating multi-stakeholder partnerships including quality assurance; and engaging with key political constituencies and actors, as well as intergovernmental and inter-agency processes.

The Public Partnership Group (PPG) consists of five teams:

- UN System Affairs,
- Partnerships Portfolio Management,
- Performance and Analysis Portfolio,
- International Financial Institutions,
- New Strategic Partnerships.
Key functions of PPG include:

- Build a strong constituency around UNDP's strategic agenda with partners through proactive dialogue and advocacy with stakeholders.
- Develop and advise on annual engagement strategies and priorities for public partners, including organizing annual strategic dialogues.
- Set, monitor and deliver corporate public partnership priorities, goals, and key performance indicators in line with the corporate engagement strategies and audience specific accountability framework.
- Advise UNDP senior management on public and partnership engagement including multi-stakeholder engagement and funding mechanisms.
- Monitor emerging risks affecting UNDP's positioning with the Member States and UN Partners and devise and implement risk mitigation plans.
- Coordinate and advise on UNDP contributions to system-wide policies on UN coherence modalities.
- Identify risks and opportunities to be given due consideration by UNDP management; advise senior leadership on issues arising and recommend course of action.
- Assess partner perceptions of UNDP and advise on UNDP's response to partners' assessments of performance.
- Oversee partnership management and RM tracking mechanisms across UNDP (including through a CRM platform)
 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of the 'UN System Affairs' team (UNSAT). The Intern's support and time will be defined and agreed upon with the respective supervisor/team leader.

Under the overall guidance and direction of the UNSAT Team Leader, the Intern will undertake tasks within one or more of the key functions listed below.

- Gather data on inter-agency and intergovernmental meetings and support analysis on key strategic issues.
- Regularly monitor and update through briefs/readouts/notes key developments within the intergovernmental and interagency spaces – flagship initiatives, campaigns, advocacy, news/update.
- Provide background research and analytical support for UNSAT team members, including for briefing notes, talking points, analysis, external correspondence, and statements, as required.
- As requested, attend bilateral, interagency, and intergovernmental meetings and consultations, provide timely information on issues of relevant importance to UNDP, prepare notes, readouts and briefings, including their presentation in team meetings.
- Support coordinating and liaising with UNSAT team members in organizing events including consultations, briefings, workshops, teleconferences, webinars, as required, preparing agendas, presentations, documents, meeting minutes, and identifying follow-up as required.
- Support regular monitoring of Member States and UN entities' positions and providing inputs to intel notes, briefs, as well as to the tracking system.
- Perform other duties as may be required in support of the team's objectives and workplan.
 

Competencies

- Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
- Good understanding of international development and multilateralism, particularly the UN system, its intergovernmental bodies and fora, Secretariat, agencies, funds and programmes.
- Excellent analytical and data handling capability. 
- Excellent organizational, general administration, time management skills. 
- Strong English language skills (oral and written).
- Demonstrates strong computer skills and ability to produce information visually.
- Ability for problem-solving, multi-tasking, meet deadlines and work under pressure, strong follow-up skills 
- Ability to work as part of a team in a constantly evolving work environment.
 

Required Skills and Experience

- Enrollment in graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher).
- Enrollment in the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
- A university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) within one year of graduation.
- Currently enrolled in a Master's / postgraduate university in international relations, political science or related field.
 

Experience

- Relevant national and/or international experience in multilateral diplomacy, sustainable development, human rights, humanitarian or political affairs, international relations, finance/economics, political science, management, communications, business consulting, knowledge management or related field.
- Knowledge in multilateral diplomacy, development-related areas, multi-stakeholder engagement, international or multilateral organizations.
- Prior relevant experience is an asset, including experience in drafting meeting notes and reports, as well as organizing meetings and collaborative events.
 

Learning Opportunities:

Learning and mentoring as well as facilitating exposure to a range of experiences for the intern will be an explicitly targeted goal during the internship. The Intern will be exposed to having a robust understanding of key intergovernmental United Nations bodies and mechanisms (General Assembly, ECOSOC, HLPF, SSC, 2nd Committee, etc.), as well as UNDP's own governing body (Executive Board) – all of which will happen during the period of the internship. The Intern will be able to understand the dynamics of the UN development system reform and UNDP's key contributions and collaboration with other UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes. 

 

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Background

CORPORATE BACKGROUND

As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience.

 

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC), established in 2011, represents UNDP in the Republic of Korea (ROK), works with the ROK on international development priorities, and shares development experience and technical expertise of the ROK with other countries. It is one of UNDP's global policy centres. USPC works as a facilitator of innovative development cooperation for the achievement of the SDGs in four thematic areas of i) development cooperation modalities and approaches, ii) governance and gender, iii) green recovery and transition, and iv) private sector engagement and development.

Building on the unique development experience of the ROK and UNDP's wide Global Policy Network, USPC facilitates knowledge exchanges of SDG-enabling development solutions in the above-mentioned thematic areas through its signature 'SDG Partnership' country-support programme and other initiatives, and brokers partnerships between the ROK and other countries to help tackle development challenges.

The Centre's private sector engagement and development work is an integral component of USPC's programmatic work. Working with Korean businesses of all sizes, including impact start-ups, micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), conglomerates and the investment community, as well as the related ecosystem, it aims to leverage the private sector's innovative approaches and resources for the achievement of SDGs. Examples of our efforts to support developing countries include strengthening the capacity of MSMEs through inclusive digital transformation, with the ROK's policies and practices as reference, and providing acceleration support to SDG-aligned start-ups in the ROK and other countries.

USPC offers a small group of outstanding final year undergraduate, and graduate students, the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP's work and gain technical knowledge and experience in international development and multilateral cooperation.

For more information on USPC's work, please visit the website: http://www.undp.org/policy-centre/seoul.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

1

Under the guidance of professional staff, the intern will support the Centre's private sector engagement and development work, including the following:

- Supporting to build and strengthen partnerships and facilitate knowledge exchanges among the ROK, UNDP, and developing countries with the private sector actors, including Korean corporations, MSMEs, youth/women-led start-ups and investors, for achievement of the SDGs; 
- Conducting research on issues related to private sector engagement and development (e.g., SDG-aligned business strategies and solutions of the Korean businesses and youth-led startups, policies to support the growth of MSMEs and young entrepreneurs, digital transformation, green transition, SDG financing trends, UNDP country-level projects);
- Assisting in the design and implementation of USPC's SDG Partnership country-support programme on 'Supporting micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises through inclusive digital transformation';
- Assisting in the design and implementation of the Korean chapter of Youth Co:Lab initiative to empower and invest in youth, including its annual impact start-up acceleration programme;
- Supporting the organization of UNDP meetings and events (e.g., partnership consultations, knowledge sharing webinars and conferences on issues related to private sector engagement and development including the ROK launch of the Human Development Report, joint campaigns with universities).
60%

 

2

Under the guidance of professional staff, the intern will support the Centre's work related to communication, advocacy and outreach, with a focus on private sector outreach. Specific tasks may include:

- Supporting production of USPC's web and social media content (e.g., on X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) through storytelling and visual assets;
- Supporting production of digital/multimedia materials, including an impact-centred content and regular e-newsletters;
- Supporting production of various advocacy materials such as pitch decks to promote and position UNDP as a partner of choice to potential partners;
- Drafting, copyediting and translating (from English to Korean and vice versa) various web and social media content, knowledge products, advocacy and reporting materials.
25%

 

3

Cross-cutting tasks / Other:

- Taking records of events, meetings, activities, and visits to USPC office (e.g., meeting notes, photos);
- Supporting onsite promotion in outreach activities (e.g., career fairs, booth events, etc.);
- Supporting incoming missions from UNDP HQs, Country Offices and partners to the ROK as part of SDG Partnerships and other USPC initiatives;
- Maintaining relevant files and databases (e.g., photos, videos, contacts of private sector partners);
- Performing liaison support and administrative tasks as necessary in the day-to-day office operation;
- Supporting other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.
15%

 

COMPETENCIES

- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
- Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;
- Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
- Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
- Strong interest and training in drafting and editing documents;
- Demonstrated interest in the field of development;
- Demonstrated research and analytical capacity;
- Administrative skills in the organizing of meetings and events;
- Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks, with tight deadlines;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

- Currently in the final year of a Bachelor's degree; or
- Currently enrolled in a Master's degree; or
- Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent studies.
Field of study: international development, international relations, sociology, political science, public administration, economics, commerce, business administration, marketing, or equivalent.

IT skills:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools;
- Familiarity with social media and creative design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop) is an asset.
Language skills:

- Fluency in written and spoken English is required;
- Fluency in Korean is highly desirable, and other UN languages is considered an asset.
 

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

- UNDP will not pay interns for the internship but will provide a monthly stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP internship policy (as reference, the stipend for 2024 is set at KRW 1,169,728 per month; the stipend amount for 2025 is subject to change); all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or the sponsoring government or institution;
- UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
- Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
- Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
- Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
- Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
- Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;
- Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.;
- Interns will accrue leaves at a rate of 1.5 days per month and will be granted off-days on official UN holidays for the Republic of Korea. If exceptional leave arrangements are necessary, requests must be submitted to and be approved by the supervisors in advance to ensure adequate office arrangements. 
 

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

 

For every child, a champion

The Implementing Partnership Management Specialist is located in the Regional Office and reports to the Risk & Compliance Management, which is a position within the Regional Operations section. The team provides guidance and oversight to LACR COs in the implementation of Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM)'s Programme Implementation Procedure and associated Handbook which currently covers work planning, HACT planning and execution, CSO collaboration and PSEA assessment for partners.

UNICEF has adopted the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT), together with other UN agencies, as an approach and management tool for assuring that quality results are achieved through judicious use of resources. It aims at managing risks related to cash transfers to implementing partners. The ultimate goal of HACT is in support of results-based programme implementation, reducing transaction costs, promoting value for money, and allowing progressive use of national systems for management and accountability of resources and demonstrable results for children.

 

How can you make a difference? 

The Implementing Partnership Management Specialist provides oversight, quality assurance and technical support to the management of implementing partnerships and compliance with the respective operational policies and procedures and mainstreaming of risk-based implementing partnership management in the region.

 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to implementing partnership management.

2. Oversight and quality assurance.

3. Analysis, monitoring, and reporting.

4. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

If you would like to know more about this position and key functions, please review the complete Job Description here: JD Implementing Partnership Mngt Specialist Classified December 2024.pdf

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?

Minimum requirements:

- Education: An advanced university degree (master's or higher) in Business Administration, International Development, Social Sciences, Engineering, or similar areas. 
- Work Experience: 
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a global system deployment with proven ability to manage projects involving many stakeholders.
- Familiarity with dedicated IT systems utilized by users with a range of experience and aptitudes for IT systems, and related user support systems.
- Experience conducting in-person and virtual trainings on digital solutions.
- Experience in developing rollout strategies and user adoption analysis.
- Experience working with global and cross functional teams and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with UNICEF's country programme cycle, partnership management and associated processes.
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills preferred (SharePoint, Skype, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
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Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is considered as an asset.

Desirables:

- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
- UNICEF field experience is considered an advantage.
 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The 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 

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people for a supervisory role.

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

 

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

 

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The Position:

The Deputy Representative plays the leading role in the design and delivery of the UNFPA population and development and sexual and reproductive health country programme. Through building alliances and partnerships with governments, UN and bilateral agencies, development partners, civil society, academia and the private sector, the programme aims to realize the 2030 Agenda in order to make a positive difference in the lives of millions of people; especially those furthest behind. You are also responsible for day-to-day operations of the Mali Country Office, including supervising assigned country office staff.

 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

 

Job Purpose:

Under the guidance of the Representative, you play a leading role in strengthening Mali's capacity to implement the ICPD Programme of Action, supporting national development efforts to achieve the SDGs, and ensuring national ownership. You are accountable for the effective development and management of an innovative Country Programme of Cooperation focused on population and development and universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including maternal health, family planning, gender, and adolescent and youth empowerment. You are responsible for promoting, at the national level, the goals of the programme and ensuring the integration of issues of sexual and reproductive health and rights in the broader national development agenda. Through engagement with national counterparts, compelling advocacy, and delivery of effective programmes, including in emergency settings, you serve on the frontline, validating the mandate of the organization and its ability to deliver high quality results. Your ultimate accountability is to the people that you serve; the most vulnerable, excluded, or marginalized and for the causes that you serve; human rights, sustainable development and humanitarian relief.

 

You would be responsible for:

A. Programme Leadership

- Develop, manage and monitor the Country Programme, in line with the strategic plan and on the basis of demographic, socio-economic data and national population policies,
- Assess and address implications of national trends on UNFPA work in the country
- Expand on the range of UNFPA's portfolio; develop new programme options in UNFPA's mandate area;
- Feedback country specificities on policy, procedures and lessons learned to the RO/SRO for the development of the global/regional strategic plan;
- Oversee technical assistance to partners and stakeholders in the country
- Establish quality standards for project development and delivery
- Where relevant, prioritise the formulation and execution of responses to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and humanitarian emergencies
B. National Capacity Development

- Implement a strategy for capacity building within the context of the global strategy; provide technical, material, financial and political support to strengthen national capacity on programmes
- Facilitate capacity building of national staff by devolving authority for portfolio management; guide programme implementation with substantive oversight and effective programme representation
- Create an enabling environment for the implementation of the ICPD agenda
- Create/improve national capacities to monitor, evaluate and learn from capacity development initiatives
- Foster knowledge sharing and innovative thinking in the country office, country and region
C. Partnership and Advocacy

- Pursue innovative ways to maintain and create new partnerships with government counterparts, civil society, the private sector, the UN community, other national organizations, academia and bilaterals on national priorities
- Advocate for ICPD agenda with national institutions and other UN agencies represented at the national level;
- Promote South-South cooperation for the achievement of ICPD goals
- Maintain a continuous flow of information with government and donors
- Advocate for organizational goals with national counterparts and within the United Nations system as part of coordinated development activities to align organizational goals with national priorities;
- Participate in the UN Common Country Assessment and the UN Development Assistance Framework exercises in the country as part of broader UN Reform initiatives
D. Management of resources

- Support the UNFPA Representative in the management of the Country Office including formulation of annual work plans and monitoring implementation through consultations and field visits
- Support the design and implementation of a resource mobilization and partnership strategy; securing and using mobilised funds and budget allocations for the country programme
- Support the Representative in the management of staff, providing them with direction and motivation; fostering empowerment, learning and career management
- Demonstrate performance appraisal and transparent leadership approaches that support a culture of growth and development, where good performance is incentivized and underperformers are held to account
- Set standards of performance, and assign responsibilities for achieving results according to the Country Office Strategic Information System
- Provide support to JPOs on career issues and advise managers on the JPO programme
- Support the development of a strategic plan for UNFPA's humanitarian and preparedness actions in-country
- Support the staff safety by driving compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS)
Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Country Representative.

 

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

 

Education: 

- Postgraduate university degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field.
Knowledge and Experience: 

- 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development including programme designing, appraising and management; of which at least 8 years in the field of population and development, sexual and reproductive health or humanitarian at the international level
- Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational programme objectives to national priorities/capacities
- Experience at national and international level in advocacy and policy dialogue
- Excellent media/communication skills to foster engaged partnerships and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned country
- Proven ability to lead teams to achieve demonstrable and high quality results
- Experience in international development, particularly in the mandate of UNFPA and dedication to the principles of the United Nations;
- Field experience is essential; experience from a developing, humanitarian context is an asset.
Languages: 

- Fluency in English and French is required.
 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

- Exemplifying integrity, 
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
- Embracing cultural diversity, 
- Embracing change
 

Core Competencies: 

- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
- Communicating for impact
Managerial Competencies:

- Providing strategic focus,
- Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
- Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance,
- Making decisions and exercising judgment
UN Leadership Characteristics:

- Norm-based - grounded in UN norms and standards
- Principled - defends norms and standards without discrimination, fear or favour
- Inclusive of all personnel and stakeholders
- Accountable
- Multi-dimensional
- Transformational
- Collaborative
- Self-applied - modeled in our own behaviour
 

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Appointment, Compensation and Benefits:

The initial fixed-term appointment of a staff member shall be for a period of one year. A fixed-term appointment may be renewed, subject to satisfactory service. A fixed-term appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion, irrespective of the length of service. 

UNFPA offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer: 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

Persons applying to positions in the Professional and higher categories who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment. 

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Terms of Reference

The incumbent is the focal point for national, qualitative reporting on the results of the Operation. S/he is also responsible for the development, planning and implementation of the fundraising programme related to both Individual Giving and Private Partnerships and Philanthropy at local level. The incumbent ensures that the private sector fundraising and related activities are well-integrated in the local context and fosters a solid working relationship with the country Representative and the Operation. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Senior External Relations Officer P4 and serves periodically as Officer in Charge for the Kinshasa-based External Relations Unit of 4 staff when that post holder is out of Kinshasa. S/he also liaise closely with public information and reporting focal points in the field. As such, it is desirable that candidates possess good knowledge of UNHCR operations both at Headquarters and in the field, have fund-raising and programming/programme management experience. They should also have experience of mobilizing resources with the private sector and experience of working with social media.

 
Standard Job Description
External Relations Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
Direct supervision is normally exercised by a Senior External Relations Officer of Representative who provides guidance on the applicable procedures. Advice may also be provided by relevant functional units at HQ. The incumbent may supervise some support staff. External contacts are predominantly with Partners, media, government embassies and other international organizations on matters of importance to the Organization.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Stay abreast of the challenges posed by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform, and institutional developments in the area of forced displacement and humanitarian operations.
- Assist in the planning of a consultative process with UNHCR colleagues (Programme, Protection, etc.) with external actors and partners, so as to develop and implement protection and assistance strategy, with clearly articulated objectives, timelines and outputs.
- Assist the implementation of a communications strategy that generates support for UNHCR s operations from external partners (e.g. the general public, governments, partners, the media, academia and persons of concern).
- Assist in the articulation of all issues pertaining to the needs of the populations of concern and the strategies in place to respond to their needs.
- Inform the UNHCR Country Team on the UNHCR priorities so as to ensure that they are given adequate weight in the publications and documentation of the UN Country Team.
- Assist in the dialogue with donors and embassies and provide accurate information by organizing regular briefings, bilateral meetings and missions. Prepare reports as appropriate.
- In accordance with the operational context and in close cooperation with headquarters, propose new and non-traditional funding sources, as appropriate, including private sector and humanitarian pooled/basket funds (e.g. Central Emergency Response Fund, Human Security Fund).
- Through a consultative process with headquarters, disseminate information on UNHCR's global funding situation and mobilize additional funds to implement special projects aimed at enhancing the quality of protection for persons of concern in the country operation.
- Participate on behalf of the Representative and other supervisors in inter-agency cooperation and communication strategies, initiatives and tools.
- Support senior management in representing UNHCR in the UN Country Team and other UN coordination fora.
- Support, and participate in, local UN integrated missions, Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Emergency Relief Coordinator and Cluster communication strategies and initiatives.
- Assist in the management of information flows within the country operations by identifying priority matters, securing, analyzing and disseminating documentation and information to support country operations and corporate communication processes and priorities.
- Consolidate information on UNHCR's country operations and identify appropriate messages for campaigns and appeals.
- Assist in the coordination of the drafting of, situation reports, briefing notes, background material, talking points, fact sheets, press releases and articles.
- Assist in the development of targeted communications strategies and media packages for situations and/or activities that require focused attention.
- Propose events and initiatives (e.g. commercial, cultural, political and sports) to promote the work of UNHCR and take action as appropriate.
- Support the management of media relations by, inter alia, responding to direct queries, publishing press releases and organizing regular briefings and visits to country operations.
- On behalf of the Representative, approve fundraising messages.
- On behalf of the Representative, approve any relevant expenditure for the implementation of fundraising activities.
- Propose which donors to approach and which operations or activities to prioritize for special fundraising appeals.
- Implement all aspects of a communications strategy.
- Approve budgets and expenditures for communications activities.
- Clear external relations/communication products and tools as appropriate.
- Represent UNHCR on behalf of senior management in fund-raising and communication priorities in inter-agency initiatives and fora.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Political Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Journalism,

or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified
 

 

Relevant Job Experience

Essential
Experience in humanitarian operations in a field environment.
Excellent knowledge of local institution, politics and culture.

Desirable
Good knowledge of UNHCR operations both at Headquarters and in the Field.
Fund-raising and programming/programme management experience.
Experience of working with social media.

Functional Skills
IT-Web Content Management
IT-Computer Literacy
CO-Drafting and Documentation
ER-Inter-Agency External Relations
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
 Required Languages
French, English
 Additional Qualifications
Skills

CO-Drafting and Documentation, ER-Inter-Agency External Relations, IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Web Content Management

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Relations, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political Science, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Social Science

Certifications

Work Experience

 

Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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