UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories 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 promote girls’ education – ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum – because it benefits all children, both girls and boys. Girls who are educated grow up to become better thinkers, better citizens, and better parents to their own children. We act so that all children are immunized against common childhood diseases, and are well nourished: no child should suffer or die from a preventable illness. We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people because it is right to keep them from harm and enable them to protect others. We help children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.

We are UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens, not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

The Nepal Country Office is currently implementing its Country Programme Management Plan for 2023-2027. The Communication, Advocacy and Partnership section is responsible for engaging with UNICEF’s external relations with the objective to promote awareness, create understanding, support, and respect for children’s rights and support for UNICEF’s mission, priorities and programmes. This section is also accountable for deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and provides an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization and policy influence.

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships and in collaboration with the programme sections, the IUNV Partnerships Specialist will contribute to the implementation of UNICEF Nepal’s partnerships strategy. The primary responsibility of the IUNV Partnerships Specialist will be to support the office in protecting, expanding and exploring partnerships with public and private donors. This role involves consolidating information for proposals and reports, conducting research to identify potential partners, and assisting in the development of new partnership opportunities. The objective is to leverage investments for children and facilitate the office's resource mobilization efforts.

1. Support the preparation of high-quality donor reports and proposals (50%)
 Develop concept notes, proposal and report templates aligned with donor and internal requirements and standards.
 Consolidate inputs from different sections and ensure consistency with the donor's requirements.
 Coordinate communication and visibility commitments for the proposals and reports.
 Submit the consolidated proposal or report for internal review and incorporate feedback.
 Follow-up with programme colleagues to gather additional input or clarifications as necessary.
 Prepare the final proposal or report and submit it to the Chief of Section and/or Deputy Representative.
 Participate in donor partner meetings to discuss the proposal or report, capturing feedback for further revisions.
 Provide support for the follow-up once the proposal or report is approved, including timely submission in the systems.

2. Support donor partner engagement, including events and visits with donor partners (30%)
 Conduct research on donor partner priorities and strategic focus in preparation for meetings.
 Develop and update donor partner profiles.
 Attend meetings with partners to understand their expectations.
 Assist in preparing briefing documents, including agenda, for the partner event or visit.
 Support logistics coordination for the event or visit.
 Ensure communication and visibility for donor partners.
 Accompany the visiting team in the field, if needed.

3. Support private sector engagement (20%)
 Assist in expanding existing private sector partnerships to create more shared value through innovation, co-creation, and collaboration, especially with global institutions, global multi-national companies, high-net individuals and foundations.
 Contribute to content development, advocacy efforts, networking activities, and building partnerships with the private sector.
 Aid in operationalizing the private sector engagement plan, including activities such as donor prospecting, profiling, producing pitch documents, communication, proposal writing, and reporting.
 Collaborate with the Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division and Regional Office Asia to explore larger partnerships with pre-qualified global partners.
 Engage with multi-stakeholder platforms to identify and foster potential partnerships with the private sector.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers.
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

The IUNV Partnerships Specialist support will play a vital role in enabling UNICEF to not only explore new partnerships but also enhance and strengthen existing partnerships with donors. These partnerships are crucial for advancing child rights and ensuring positive outcomes for children.

By strengthening partnerships with donors, UNICEF can leverage additional resources, expertise, and innovative approaches to effectively address the multifaceted issues affecting children in Nepal. This collaborative approach will enable UNICEF to implement evidence-based interventions, drive sustainable change, and promote the rights and well-being of every child in the country.

Specific results:
• Donor Reporting: Overseeing the donor report calendar, coordinating inputs with different sections, quality assurance, design, and timely submission in the donor reporting system (around 60 donor reports per year).
• Support with Donor Engagement: Mapping donor partner priorities, developing and updating donor profiles, preparing for donor partner events and visits.
• Support private sector engagement: Mapping potential global private sector donors (foundations, faith-based organizations, high-net worth individual), developing an engagement strategy, developing tailored concept notes.