Partnerships Specialist

Strengthens UNICEF partnerships with foundations and faith- and membership-based organisations by developing strategic engagement, supporting fundraising pipelines, and aligning advocacy and global platforms with UNICEF priorities.

Department: Private Fundraising and Partnerships

• Develop and expand partnerships with faith-based organisations, foundations and strategic stakeholders
• Lead advocacy initiatives and align partner engagement with UNICEF policy and advocacy priorities
• Coordinate partner participation in global forums and global engagement platforms
• Support fundraising by developing donor pipelines and cultivating strategic prospects
• Advise National Committees, Country Offices and Regional Offices on resource mobilisation strategies
• Support capacity building and implementation of innovative partnership strategies
• Navigate diverse faith-based and values-driven partnership contexts

• Advanced university degree in marketing, international development, fundraising, theology, religious studies or another related field, or a first-level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience
• At least five years of relevant work experience spanning at least two of fundraising, advocacy and faith-based engagement
• Relevant professional fundraising experience, including partnership development and cultivation of high-value or strategic partnerships
• At least four years working in a professional fundraising role
• Experience in advocacy, public engagement or policy-influencing initiatives, including global or multilateral platforms
• Experience working with faith-based organisations or engaging faith actors, including navigating diverse religious contexts
• Familiarity with the global fundraising landscape and high-value gifts
• Fluency in English

• Temporary appointment for 364 days
• International professional appointment requires host-country visa issuance facilitated by UNICEF
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment