Consultancy, Giga, Account Manager ,11.5 months, Remote

We are seeking a talented Account Manager to join Giga, an initiative to connect every school in the world to the Internet and every young person to information, opportunity and choice. The Account Manager will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop, prospect and manage partnerships which will help us achieve the ambitious goal of connecting every school, and every community to the Internet by 2030.

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, innovate

UNICEF has a 70-year history of innovating for children. We believe that new approaches, partnerships and technologies that support realizing children’s rights are critical to improving their lives.

UNICEF and ITU have launched “Giga”, a new initiative to connect every school to the internet, and every young person to information, opportunity and choice. It also serves as a platform to create the infrastructure necessary to provide digital connectivity to an entire country, for every community, and for every citizen.

Providing connectivity to the world remains a challenge. According to the ITU, nearly 3.7 billion people remain unconnected from the internet, and by extension, unconnected to digital products and services that could dramatically improve their lives. Approximately 29% of 18-24-year-olds, most of them in Sub-Saharan Africa, do not have digital access (~360m people) and thereby lack access to the same information, opportunity and choice as their more-connected peers. Unless things change, a big part of this rapidly growing group of young people is in danger of being left behind, excluded from the modern digital world. 

Closing the digital divide requires global cooperation, leadership, and innovation in finance and technology. Giga leverages data, innovative finance and new technologies to bring the power of meaningful connectivity to fast-track young people’s access to educational resources and opportunities.

How can you make a difference?

We are seeking a strong and committed Account Manager to support the development of new and management of existing Giga-focused corporate partnerships. This consultant will work closely with the Office of Innovation/Giga team and coordinate engagement with the UNICEF Private Partnerships and Fundraising Division and relevant National Committees.

Your main responsibilities will be:

The consultant is to conceptualize, support and drive the coordination and management of corporate partnerships for the Giga team. In collaboration with the Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Division/UNICEF and in some instances in coordination with ITU, the consultant will be responsible for:

• Managing existing partnerships, including tracking and servicing possible thematic, operational or communications related requests,
• Developing partnerships and identifying options for collaboration, shared value partnerships, or financial or in-kind contributions,
• Prospecting new partners through a variety of approaches,  
• Internal coordination and communication, within the Giga team and wider UNICEF environment.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields: public and/or private sector partnerships, communications, social sciences communication, public relations, business administration and management.
  *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in partnerships/project management, and a track record of organizing and managing partnerships between the technology sector and development/non-profit organizations
• Exposure to fundraising and partnerships management in the United Nation a huge plus
• Demonstrated planning, communication, fundraising and very strong writing and editing skills
• Capacity to prioritise and manage a diverse range of partners, projects and activities
• Must be a natural project manager - keeping resources and conversations organized a requirement
• Fluency in English. Competence in another UN language preferred.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

• Relating and Networking - Level 2
• Apply Technical Expertise - Level 2
• Creating and Innovating - Level 2

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Payment details and further considerations

• Monthly payment, based on monthly tasks and progress reports, approved upon monthly review with supervisor.
• Consultant is responsible for his/her own health and travel insurance
• Consultant is eligible for standard DSA for all work-related travel

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.