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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

UNICEF\\\'s Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) drives UNICEF\\\'s engagement with the private sector through global support in Geneva, regional support through Regional Support Centers (RSCs) and units supporting seven Regional Offices, and through a network of 33 UNICEF National Committees. Likewise, the Public Partnerships Division (PPD) drives UNICEF\\\'s engagement with the public sector - governments, bilaterals, multilaterals, and international finance institutions.

The Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) enables both private and public sector colleagues to raise funds from donors and to develop game-changing partnerships. PCU achieves this by developing a range of fundraising publications targeted at numerous audiences including businesses, philanthropists, government, bilaterals, and foundations. These publications are written and presented in a professional and high-quality manner, using expert knowledge of both programmes and fundraising and designed to be visually appealing and easily understandable by prospective donors and partners.

For every child, a Champion

The purpose of this job is to support the roll-out of the Flexible funding strategy, in particular thematic funding pools, in the context of global donor reporting. This role will lead, on behalf of the Flexible Funding cross-divisional team, the review of global annual results reporting and other global reports, in order to streamline and find efficiencies and improve reporting for donors. To that end, it also includes oversight of thematic funding pools content for fundraising and reporting.

How can you make a difference?

1. Lead the global review of thematic reporting within the context of all global reporting in particular, Global Annual Results Reporting.

Building on the consultation and buy-in to date on a new approach to global reporting, be the focal point for the Flexible Funding cross-divisional team on streamlining and improving donor reporting. This includes oversight of thematic reporting and leadership of agreed elements of the larger global reporting transition involving multiple global/statutory reports. This requires strong engagement with stakeholders in UNICEF\\\'s Programme Group sections, regional and country office focal points, and private and public sector fundraisers, as well as technical assistance, consultation, and tactical implementation to test or roll out agreed approaches or reports.

2. Lead the development of new thematic funding pool content at all levels - global, regional, and country offices and customization by audiences.

Building on the initial release of 11 global thematic fund investment cases in June 2023 and the first-ever thematic funding spotlight reports in August 2023, this role will oversee further content development, based on feedback from fundraisers, leaders, and external audiences. It will require refinement of the global investment cases and global thematic reports, plus oversight and development of regional investment cases, country-level thematic fund investment cases, and related guidance. This will require strong engagement with end-users, and customization for specific audiences (business, philanthropy, bilateral, etc.,) and support to markets. While writers will be available to support, it will require some hands-on content creation.

3. Provide technical assistance and capacity building on programmes and their intersection with fundraising, with colleagues across the organization.

This includes direct technical assistance to colleagues for using new global reporting with a focus on thematic funding content and guidance. It also includes developing and delivering customized trainings on thematic funding and reporting in a variety of settings for public and private sectors, Programme Groups, and regional and country offices.

DELIVERABLES:

Within the above main tasks, there are key deliverables within the 364-day period:

• Actively participate in and lead elements of the review of global reporting, identifying the best roles that the Flexible Funding team can play, navigating strategic shifts, and promoting improvements to thematic funding results/donor reporting.
• Oversight of at least 10 new UNICEF thematic funding pool products, at the global, regional, or country level including annual thematic fund pool reports compiled by the wider Programme Coordination and/or PG teams.
• Deliver and deliver at least 4 trainings across the organization on thematic funding pools and streamlined global reporting, including customized trainings based on organizational demand.
• Provide technical assistance as requested by colleagues on global reporting and thematic funding pools, with a key focus on fundraising and partnership colleagues who are seeking to include thematic funding within a donor\\\'s overall portfolio of giving or steward existing thematic fund donors. Maintain a knowledge management package of best practices on the thematic funding pools and feedback on global reporting, using successful usage and learnings on failures.

Estimated Duration of the contract

• 364 days

Reporting To:

• Chief of Programme Coordination, PFP Geneva, Switzerland

Working Place:

• Geneva, Switzerland is the official duty station. (Flexible work arrangements may be applied if there is a need.)

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Education:

• An Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: communications, social sciences, marketing, public relations, business administration, and management, or any other relevant subject, is required.
• A first-level university degree in a relevant field in combination with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the private sector and/or public sector fundraising with significant cross-over with development programming is required.
• Solid understanding of UNICEF programs and operations and reporting; regional or country office experience is an asset.
• Experience in developing written and presentational materials for partners is required.
• Strong planning and organizing skills are required.
• Strong strategic thinking and creative thinking skills.
• Strong writing skills, with a strong preference for knowledge and experience in writing for private sector audiences.
• Has the highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative public speaking.
• Has excellent people skills and can work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Strong customer service approach to interactions with colleagues and partners; ability to navigate complex environments and help build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience in using complex databases.
• UN/UNICEF experience is an asset.

Language requirements:

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

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF\\\'s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) are required.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: .

, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a , including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF PFP-Geneva is currently reviewing organizational changes; therefore, the successful candidates may be asked to commence duties remotely, and they may later be asked to relocate and be assigned to the final post-duty station/location in Berlin.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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