Deadline: 17 October 2022
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Partnerships Specialist in Geneva, Switzerland.
UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Partnerships Specialist will perform the following functions:
- Support the execution of activities outlined in the strategy and work plan of the Global Coalition for Youth Mental Well-being in close coordination with responsible focal points in key divisions and UNICEF National Committees.
- Lead the development and execution of advocacy with business activities as outlined in the Global Coalition for youth Mental well bring strategy and work plan.
- Facilitate UNICEF engagement in key events (e.g., engagement of UNICEF regional offices in events of global or regional platforms).
- Develop advocacy with business strategy for high-value partnership areas, such as health systems strengthening.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Advanced University Degree in international development, international relations, social sciences, business or public administration, marketing, communication/external relations, or related field.
- University Degree in combination with 2 year’s additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced University Degree.
- At least 5 year’s progressively responsible professional experience in partnership development, private sector engagement, relationship management-related activities, and advocacy with businesses on children’s rights and development.
- Experience in UNICEF programmes and track record in effectively working with different 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.
- Training or experience in partnership management is an asset.
- Knowledge of the UN system is an advantage.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit UNICEF.
