Partnerships Manager

The Partnerships Manager will drive UNICEF’s engagement in multi-stakeholder partnerships and collective action initiatives, mobilizing private sector partners to advance child rights at scale. The role involves strategic partnership development, portfolio management, cross-organizational coordination, and capacity building to maximize impact and deliver sustainable results for children worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Drive UNICEF’s engagement in multi-stakeholder partnerships and collective action initiatives.
• Mobilize the influence and resources of private sector partners to advance child rights at scale.
• Lead strategic partnership development and portfolio management.
• Coordinate cross-organizational efforts to maximize impact and strengthen collaboration.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to partnerships.
• Build capacity within the organization and partners for effective partnership management.
• Manage communications and knowledge management related to partnerships.

Requirements

• Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in International Development, Business Management, External Relations, Strategic Partnerships or another relevant technical field.
• A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in Partnerships Development, Stakeholder Management, Advocacy with Business, and any other related fields.
• Experience in effectively working with diverse groups of stakeholders and working in complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships and initiatives involving the private sector, whether within UN, public sector, or non-governmental organizations, or vice versa within the private sector is required.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and managing team is required.
• Knowledge of current theories and practice in private sector engagement, with a particular focus on collective action, multi-stakeholder partnerships, private sector influence and advocacy with business.
• Proven experience and ability to develop, lead, and effectively manage relationships with partners and senior leadership.
• Proven experience and ability to develop and implement strategies, plans and guidance related to partnerships.
• Track record of managing a portfolio of partnerships from inception to implementation.
• Experience and ability to develop and present proposals and presentations on partnerships.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience working in UN organizations or international organizations is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

• Partnership Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Advocacy with Business
• Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
• Private Sector Engagement
• Team Supervision
• Strategic Partnership Development
• Relationship Management
• Partnership Implementation
• Portfolio Management
• Proposal Development
• Presentation Skills
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Capacity Building
• Private Sector Influence
• Collective Action
• Multi-Stakeholder Initiative Leadership

Languages

English