Partnerships Officer

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About the Organization

UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, works to protect the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged and those hardest to reach. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfil their potential.

We provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. And keep them safe from climate change and disease.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Partnerships Officer (UNV) will be supporting UNICEF YuWaah’s partnership efforts to manage and expand engagement with various stakeholders, including the private sector, government, civil society organizations, and youth networks. The role will provide critical support in partnership management, proposal writing, reporting, fundraising efforts, event coordination, and presentations. The UNV will work closely with the Partnerships Specialist to strengthen YuWaah’s ability to mobilize resources, showcase impact, and foster new opportunities for collaboration.

The UN Volunteer will be placed with UNICEF in Delhi and will support YuWaah’s partnership efforts. The UNV will assist in stakeholder engagement, donor relations, and proposal development. The role includes preparing presentations, reports, research and content development to support fundraising and advocacy. The UNV will also play a key role in coordinating meetings, high-level convenings, and knowledge management activities to strengthen partnerships.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of GenU, Youth Development Partnerships and secondary supervision of the Partnership Specialist, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the preparation of partnership proposals, pitch decks, reports, and concept notes for donor engagement.
• Assist in coordinating high-level meetings with stakeholders, including preparing meeting agendas, briefing notes, and minutes.
• Contribute to donor reporting, ensuring high-quality documentation of impact, success stories, and progress updates.
• Develop compelling presentations and storytelling materials for fundraising and advocacy efforts.
• Support planning and execution of key events, workshops, and convenings, ensuring seamless coordination with partners.
• Conduct research and landscape mapping of potential funding and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams for effective knowledge management and documentation of best practices.
• Provide support in monitoring and evaluation efforts related to partnerships and fundraising initiatives.
• Any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate

within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the

course of their work.

Results/expected outputs:

As an active team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and the YuWaah Secretariat in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

• Timely, high-quality support in proposal writing, partnership management, and donor reporting.
• Well-organized, impactful presentations and storytelling materials.
• Efficient coordination of partnership meetings and high-level convenings.
• Effective knowledge management and documentation of partnerships’ impact.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Development Studies, Communications, International Relations, Social Sciences or related fields.

Skills and experience

• Relevant work experience with some experience of partnerships, fundraising, proposal writing, or communications will be desirable.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and donor relations.
• Knowledge of youth development, skilling, and economic empowerment programs is an asset.
• Strong writing and communication skills, especially in proposal writing and storytelling.
• Excellent presentation and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for youth development.

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Hindi, Level: Fluent, Required

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