Partnerships Specialist - P3

Job Overview

Under the guidance of the Faith and Membership specialist, the incumbent will grow faith & membership giving revenue stream through market capacity building.

• Act as focal point for National Committees and Country Offices in Asia/Pacific and Northern Europe.
• Support new business development and establish pipeline of prospects.
• Conduct strategic mapping to explore new opportunities.
• Develop tools to position UNICEF as partner of choice, support grant management, due diligence, and communication.
• Grow technical expertise and capacity building, build Community of Practice, and maintain database of guidance notes.

• Grow income of priority markets through coaching, support, and expertise to relationship managers.
• Contribute to strategy discussions and support partnership development.
• Build Community of Practice with fundraisers and deliver training calls.
• Support delivery of Faith and Membership Workshop.

The Partnership Specialist (Foundations), based in Geneva.

Geneva, Switzerland (flexible work arrangements may apply).

Education:

• Advanced university degree in international development, fundraising, marketing, theology/religious studies.
• Or first level university degree plus two years of relevant experience.

Experience:

• Minimum five years in fundraising or partnerships, with at least two years working with faith or membership organization.
• Experience managing high-value relationships with faith or membership-based organizations.
• Experience supporting Asia Pacific and Northern Europe markets is an asset.
• UNICEF/UN experience is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Strong customer service approach, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database usage is an asset.
• Developing country work experience and familiarity with emergencies is an asset.

• Fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

UNICEF’s Core Values:
Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability.

Competencies:

Self Awareness, Collaboration, Partnership Building, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Results Orientation, Ambiguity Management.

UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and reasonable accommodation will be provided.