Public Partnership Specialist, P-3, TA, Public Partnerships Division (PPD), 11 months, Washington DC, post #00136565

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Under the general guidance and supervision of UNICEF’s PPD Washington, DC Office Director (North America and IFIs Pillar), the Public Partnerships Specialist will support the Director and overall Office/Pillar team and Congressional Liaison to position UNICEF as a partner of choice for the US Government, and to inform and educate the US Congress on UNICEF’s programmes, to help sustain support for UNICEF. In addition to US Congressional and Government engagement and team support, the Public Partnerships Specialist will provide support with external engagements across diverse stakeholders, including Member States, NGOs/think tanks and UN partners. The incumbent will liaise directly with: Congressional staff, Member States, UNICEF National Committee staff and other non-governmental partners, UN agencies, UNICEF Headquarter Divisions and UNICEF Field Offices. 

1. Drive Partnership, Advocacy & Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to partnership and resource mobilization strategies for the United States, working with the U.S. National Committee and relevant UNICEF divisions.
• Track and analyze U.S. government legislation, Congressional hearings, and policy developments that affect UNICEF's humanitarian and development programs.
• Support the execution of the Congressional Engagement Strategy designed to maintain strong bipartisan support for UNICEF, grow existing funding, and identify new opportunities.

2. Support strategic engagement with U.S. government and other partners

• Provide support for engagement with relevant US Government offices, preparing briefing materials, and following up on meetings with the Legislative Branch, and in support of UNICEF’s Congressional liaison.
• Monitor and analyze evolving relevant U.S. political developments and formulate advice for Management.
• Develop policy papers, position briefs, and strategic advice to strengthen UNICEF's partnerships and influence.
• Liaise across internal and external networks to advance UNICEF's goals and promote cooperation with key stakeholders.

3. Support the Washington Office Director's External Engagement

• Coordinate and support the Washington Office Director's external engagement activities, including preparation of briefing materials, talking points, and correspondence for meetings with the US Government, diplomatic community and Member States, NGOs, think tanks, UN agencies and other stakeholders.
• Track follow-up actions and ensure timely responses arising from the Director's external meetings, maintaining continuity and momentum across key relationships.
• Help identify and prioritize emerging engagement opportunities that align with UNICEF's advocacy and partnership objectives.

4. Effectively manage partnership agreements

• Support funding analysis and contribution management, as requested, in close coordination with assigned team members, in a manner that is consistent with UNICEF Regulations and Rules in coordination with the UNICEF Legal Office, HQ divisions and field offices. Ensure appropriate management of negotiated contributions according to UNICEF Regulations and Rules.
• Provide quality assurance and support for contribution/grant management in close coordination with relevant internal offices.

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