Partnerships Officer, (NO-2), Fixe Term, Brazzaville-Congo, # 00133087.

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For every child, an advocate

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

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Descriptif de poste en français: Signed_PartnershipsOfficer_NOB_Francais.pdf

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The position’s purpose is to support Partnership Specialists and senior management in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. Specifically, UNICEF Congo is recruiting a Partnerships Officer who will play an important role in strategically engaging partners (especially from the private sector), pursuing new funding opportunities and supporting the management of current partnerships.

Positions at the P2/NOB level are considered as supportive roles to higher level professionals that are centered on providing research, analysis and recommendations. Therefore, while these positions contribute substantively to organization-wide strategies, they should also be considered as opportunities for incumbents to acquire professional expertise, organizational knowledge and exposure for further career advancement.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Contribute to the implementation of the work plan for assigned area, to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of results, in accordance with UNICEF’s partnership strategy.
2. Build and maintain UNICEF’s partnerships, by identifying and engaging new partners, particularly within the private sector, to secure financial and in-kind contributions. -
3. Identify and support the mobilization of public resources from the Government, especially UNICEF’s line ministries.
4. Explore and activate other funding opportunities such as South-to-South cooperation, thematic funds, foundations and philanthropy.
5. Support the development of frameworks and templates and review partner agreements and amendments for senior staff approval, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
6. Maintain up-to-date information on partner and income trends, analyse development assistance policies and keep resource partner profiles updated.
7. Help supervisor maintain effective relationships with member states, UN agencies, NGOs, host government and other partners, in order to keep them informed on important, strategic operational UNICEF issues.
8. Attend meetings with the UN and other multilateral bodies, NGOs, member states, taking notes, sharing information, a