Partnerships Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development to its staff. UNICEF is known for its inclusive culture and attractive compensation and benefits package, aiming to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the children it serves.

Job Overview:
The Partnerships Specialist role at UNICEF India is crucial for driving corporate partnerships in cause marketing and employee/customer fundraising. The position focuses on identifying and cultivating high-value corporate and brand partners, developing innovative partnership opportunities, and securing sustainable income for UNICEF. The role involves building strong senior-level relationships, negotiating impactful alliances, and ensuring effective execution of partnership strategies. Additionally, the position contributes to shaping corporate fundraising strategies, capturing market insights, and fostering collaboration across teams to maximize both business value and social impact for children. The successful candidate will implement work plans for assigned areas, promote new partnerships, and mobilize resources effectively, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's partnership strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Partnerships Specialist will be responsible for implementing the work plan for assigned areas, specifically in cause marketing and employee/customer fundraising. Key duties include seeking and promoting new partnerships, working with UNICEF colleagues to identify partnership needs, and brokering resource mobilization agreements. The role requires screening inquiries from potential collaborators and facilitating communication with relevant UNICEF staff. The specialist will also scan the external environment for opportunities and risks, share timely information with UNICEF staff, identify potential corporate and brand partners, map high-growth industries, and track trends in cause marketing and consumer giving. The position demands a proactive approach to resource mobilization and partnership development, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of results.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in international relations, political science, communications, international development, or a relevant technical field. A minimum of five years of professional experience in public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, external relations, or related areas is required. Desirable qualifications include experience in corporate partnerships, cause marketing, fundraising, or brand alliances, preferably within a non-profit or social impact organization. Relevant experience at the country level, particularly in development or humanitarian contexts, is also advantageous.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree is required in fields such as international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field. Candidates must have their educational qualifications recognized by the World Higher Education Database (WHED).

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of professional experience in relevant fields such as public affairs, programme management, resource mobilization, or external relations. Experience in corporate partnerships and fundraising is highly desirable, particularly in contexts that involve development or humanitarian work.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's profile for the role.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in New Delhi, India, and is open to all Indian nationals and internal candidates with a valid work permit for India. The selected applicant will receive an initial one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance. UNICEF promotes an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from eligible female candidates. The organization adheres to a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and abuse. Background checks will be conducted for selected candidates, and medical clearance is required for appointments. UNICEF does not charge any processing fees during the recruitment process.