Corporate Alliances Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term Position, Rome, Italy, Private Fund Raising and[...]

Job Summary

Working under the guidance of the Corporate Alliances Manager, the post holder will partner with lead National Committee markets, UNICEF country offices and internal divisions to develop, manage, grow and renew high‑value corporate partnerships. The role seeks to maximize impact by delivering financial resource targets and leveraging partners’ assets, reach and influence through strong proposition development, sector expertise, global best practice and effective relationship management so partnerships advance UNICEF’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of priority corporate prospects and partnerships with lead National Committee(s), aligned to UNICEF strategic priorities, to deliver agreed partnership goals and strategic targets in collaboration with PFP teams and key UNICEF divisions.
• Monitor partnership performance and work with National Committee(s) to ensure delivery of income targets, progress against strategic objectives, and an agreed partnership vision with clear, implemented objectives.
• Ensure aligned and coordinated global activity plans across communications and business advocacy to maximize partnership reach, influence, and results.
• Deliver best‑in‑class partnership development and management, building strategic, high‑impact corporate partnerships for children and supporting growth and renewal.
• Align and coordinate internal UNICEF stakeholders (Programme, Communications, Due Diligence, Legal, CRB, Innovation, Advocacy and other engagement channels) to optimize partnership impact.
• Lead knowledge management for priority partnerships by keeping key information accessible and up to date, supporting appropriate dissemination, and identifying gaps with National Committee(s) with a clear support action plan.
• Support development, maintenance and dissemination of partnership guidelines and toolkits, and build sector expertise (1–2 sectors) to strengthen capability across the UNICEF ecosystem and drive corporate partnership growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business, Marketing, International Relations, Social Sciences or related fields is required.
  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.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience in global corporate partnerships, of which a minimum of two years in an international context is required.
• Skills: Commercial Awareness, Business Acumen, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Global Partnerships.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Programme knowledge and/or field/program experience is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Competencies

• Builds and maintains partnerships.
• Demonstrates self‑awareness and ethical awareness.
• Drives to achieve results for impact.
• Innovates and embraces change.
• Manages ambiguity and complexity.
• Thinks and acts strategically.
• Works collaboratively with others.

Inclusion & EEO Statement

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. UNICEF provides a range of benefits to staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Recruitment & Other Guidance

Advertised: 08 Jul 2026 W. Europe Daylight Time

Applications close: 22 Jul 2026 W. Europe Daylight Time