Public Partnerships Manager, P-4, Dubai, UAE, #98242

The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF's position as a partner of choice for children's rights among governments and public actors around the world. The division is doing this by positioning children’s rights in the intergovernmental and multilateral fora and engaging with governments and public institutions (including IFIs) as resource, policy and programme partners. A key premise for PPD is that the engagement with countries should be holistic based on multiple aspects of partnerships, including policy advocacy and resource mobilization. The Public Partnerships Manager would manage the overall external relations and partnership portfolio of an assigned group of countries or region as well as thematic issues that are relevant to the portfolio.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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 — addressing inequity — 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.


Job organizational context

Position is out-posted in Dubai or Abu Dhabi (to be confirmed) and will be reporting to the Gulf Area Office (GAO) Representative, with a secondary reporting line to the Deputy Director of PPD who will take part in performance planning and appraisal. Close technical liaison with PPD.

Purpose of the Position

The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF's position as a partner of choice for children's rights among governments and public actors around the world. The division is doing this by positioning children's rights in the intergovernmental and multilateral fora and engaging with governments and public institutions (including IFIs) as resource, policy and programme partners. A key premise for PPD is that the engagement with countries should be holistic based on multiple aspects of partnerships, including policy advocacy and resource mobilization.

Under the supervision and direction of the GAO Representative, the Public Partnerships Specialist will undertake resource mobilization efforts with a special focus on reinforced strategic field support to UNICEF Regional and Country Offices to enhance local donor engagements with the Government of Saudi Arabia and its bilateral aid agencies.


Key Functions, Accountabilites and Related Duties/Tasks

1. Partnership Development and Implementation
   
   Develop partnership ideas, strategies, and work plans for assigned governments/region in coordination with different HQs Divisions, Regional and Country Offices, PPD Director and/or senior management; Identify and design new and innovative partnerships – possibly multi-stakeholder ones - with selected member states in consultation with PFP, Country Offices, Regional Office, and National Committees.
   
   Implement and manage plans and activities with the objective of increasing core and quality resources from the assigned group of governments/region; identify all possible sources of new and continued funding; monitor and evaluate existing fundraising channels to ensure achievement of UNICEF resource mobilization goals to meet the objectives and financial targets of the Strategic Plan.
   
   

2.  Area/Country Programme Monitoring and Current Situation Analysis

• Monitor, analyze and report on perspectives on the global development agenda as it is expressed in the multilateral arena, and track trends and directions which directly or indirectly affect children, with special attention to assigned governments/region; Advise senior management of developments and trends and report back to relevant UNICEF senior staff on meetings attended, with advice on and recommendations regarding  follow-up activities, with  due consideration to the views of Member States.
  
  
• Prepare comprehensive and substantive analyses, briefs, notes, statistics, and other information requirements for senior management's meetings with minister level counterparts, senior Member State officials, parliamentarians, or heads of major institutions.
  
  
  3. Partnership Building /Sustainability and Collaboration
  
  
• Facilitate and maintain contacts with ministries and departments of assigned Gulf countries; to promote, advocate, mobilize and influence cooperation with UNICEF and the attainment of UNICEF's goals and objectives for children.

• Arrange and/or attend relevant meetings on assigned countries to present,  represent, and promote UNICEF's goals, positions, and resource requirements.
   

Qualifications of Successful Candidates

An advanced university degree in social sciences, including but not limited to political science, economics, international relations, development studies, legal studies.  A first level university degree in combination with two (2) years additional qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in the areas of social and economic development and cooperation, preferably in the area of managing external relations, fundraising and partnerships in an international organization. Knowledge of the Middle East and/or experience working in the Middle East an asset.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (preferably French or Spanish) is highly desirable.

Competencies of Successful Candidates

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication  - Level III  
• Working with People - Level II
• Drive for Result  - Level II

Functional Competencies:

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts - Level II
• Relating and Networking - Level III  
• Persuading and Influencing - Level III  
• Entrepreneurial Thinking - Level II

 
To view our competency framework, please click here. 

This is an extension of the application deadline in order to expand the candidate pool. Previous applicants need not reapply as their original application will be duly considered.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.