National Committee Relations Specialist (Executive Manager), P-4, Fixed Term Position, Rome, It[...]

Overview

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development and a supportive, diverse culture with a compelling compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

UNICEF is the agency of the United Nations mandated to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF strives to establish children’s rights as international standards of behavior towards children. UNICEF mobilises political will and material resources to help countries ensure a “first call for children” and is committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children.

About the Division

The Division of Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), based in Geneva, aims to maximize UNICEF's private fundraising, partnerships and engagement activities, including work with National Committees, Regional and Country offices. The National Committee Relations section within PFP manages relationships with National Committees (NatComs) to maximize UNICEF’s presence in high-income countries and increase NatCom contributions toward UNICEF’s global goals. The section supports strategic alignment, risk management, and coordination across UNICEF HQ divisions, regional, and country offices, and interfaces with NatComs under the Cooperation Agreement and regulatory standards.

Guided by UNICEF Strategic Plan and PFP’s Office Management Plan , the section ensures effective working relationships with NatComs to maximize value in alignment with the vision – “increase of income and influence brings more impacts on children”.

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, National Committee Relations, provide support to the National Committee Relations section, facilitating effective interaction and collaboration with other divisions across UNICEF, the National Committee community, and the Standing Group (SG), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The post coordinates the activities of the National Committee Relations Section and supports the Deputy Director to meet strategic results in managing partnerships with the National Committee community, especially with the Standing Group. The incumbent provides and/or coordinates and quality-assures high-level executive support on NatCom related issues for senior leadership, including cross-divisional follow-up, briefing materials and strategic communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support to the PFP Deputy Director National Committee Relations to enhance the role of National Committee management in delivering the UNICEF Strategic Plan.
• Serve as Secretariat of National Committees’ Standing Group to effectively support National Committee partnership.
• Capacity Building.
• Networking and Partnership Building.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: An advanced university degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, or other relevant disciplines. 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: A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experience in Partnership management and Fundraising is required.
• Experience producing a range of high-level briefing and analytical materials for senior decision-makers.
• Skills: Project Management, Strategic Planning, Coordination and writing skills.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience supporting organizational risk management is an asset.
• UN/UNICEF experience is an asset.
• Experience working with National Committees is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Competencies & Values

UNICEF Core Values are Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). Familiarize yourself with the UNICEF Values Charter. UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post include:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others
• Nurtures, leads and manages people

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, and our workforce should reflect the diversity of those children.

Policies, Diversity & Safeguarding

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility channel on the UNICEF Careers webpage. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted; please reach out to the recruiter with any necessary arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children. A zero-tolerance policy applies to conduct incompatible with UNICEF/UN United Nations aims, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks may include verification of credentials and employment history. Some selections may require additional information for a background check, and candidates with disabilities may be asked to submit supporting documentation confidentially.

Appointments are subject to medical clearance. Visa issuance may be required for the duty station, and inoculation requirements (including SARS-CoV-2) may apply. If selected, you must comply or the offer may be canceled.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of staff is efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF is committed to an inclusive, representative workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from targeted underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Government employees may be requested to resign from government positions before joining UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw offers if visa, medical clearance, or inoculation requirements are not met within a reasonable period. UNICEF does not charge recruitment processing fees and will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF. All UNICEF positions are advertised publicly; shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.