Chief, Global Cluster Coordination Section

Site

Sector:

Role:

Date of last update: 22/05/2024 (Expiry date: 20/06/2024)

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is also the world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries. As a global authority UNICEF is able to influence decision makers at the global level and turn the most innovative ideas into reality.

More than 13,000 staff work with UNICEF, with approximately 85 per located in the field in 190 countries. Seven regional offices and over 124 country offices worldwide, 34 national committees, a research centre in Florence, a supply division in Copenhagen, a shared services centre in Budapest and offices in Berlin, Brussels, Seoul and Tokyo, and UNICEF headquarters in New York and Geneva work on helping children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence.

We employ committed professional to work in our five focus areas: Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Policy Advocacy and Partnerships. We also employ staff with expertise in administration and finance, human resources, information technology, supply and logistics as well as external relations and communication. UNICEF's presence in humanitarian crises means that we also seek experts in emergency preparedness and response.

Interested in becoming a champion for every child? Learn more about what we look for and what we offer.

Please note that not all types of contracts and advertisements are listed in cinfoPoste. Find all of them, including General Service staff and consultancies as well as specific programmes here . For UNV positions with UNICEF please refer to the UNV page on cinfoPoste or here .

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. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, Protection

Under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Director EMOPS Geneva, manages, develops, and coordinates UNICEF's leadership of global Clusters/Areas of Responsibility (AoRs). Develops and supports strategies and activities aimed at enhancing UNICEF's approach, performance and efficiency in leading clusters/AoR. Engages with inter-agency fora and external partners to represent UNICEF's overall approach to Cluster/AoR leadership, mobilize resources and support the development and implementation of the cluster approach. Works closely with other sections in EMOPS, PPD, DHR, Supply Division, Division of Communication, Programme Group and Regional Offices to mobilize support and mainstreaming of activities as defined in the UNICEF accountability framework, CCC's and IASC. Support the Deputy Director of EMOPS in further strengthening the coordination function and ensuring that UNICEF is fit for purpose to deliver an effective response, including promoting and supporting management coordination both internally (i.e, GMTs, RMTs) and at the inter-agency level.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direction and guidance of EMOPS Deputy Director, the Chief, Global Cluster Coordination Section is responsible to:

• Provide overall leadership in the formulation of Inter Cluster/AoR Strategies, vision, goals and pertinent policies, and coordination and monitoring mechanisms for enhancing predictability and effective humanitarian coordination.
• Lead organizational reform on cluster/AoR transitions and facilitate UNICEF-wide planning that enhances linkages between humanitarian and development work during the emergency phase during the preparedness and recovery phases.
• Support the Deputy Director EMOPS Geneva in the day to day management of cluster/AoR issues; manage the UNICEF led and co-led Cluster and AoR Coordinators and staff in the Inter Cluster team.
• Support mainstreaming of cluster functions within UNICEF. This entails effective advocacy within the various levels of the organization including advocacy to COs to encourage UNICEF Section Chiefs and PME Chiefs to take on humanitarian coordination leadership and responsibilities.
• Lead fundraising efforts for humanitarian coordination, including systematic support to leverage internal and external support for the UNICEF led clusters in order to mobilize sufficient resources, including internally allocated resource for sector/cluster coordination roles across all sectors UNICEF leads or co-leads.
• Support and coordinate the development of proposals and other programme documentation and the preparation of progress reports. Coordinate and mainstream processes for proposals, reports and other programme documentation development and maintain quality.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of work plans and strategies of UNICEF-led clusters/AoRs; identify lessons and innovative approaches, providing substantive updates to EMOPS management making recommendations and supporting initiatives to improve approaches. Support evaluations and lessons learned exercises as required and the implementation of agreed recommendations.
• Lead the discussions on organizational reform, such as cluster transitions and facilitate and promote UNICEF wide discussions that enhances linkage between humanitarian and development work during preparedness, the emergency and recovery phases.
• Play a leadership role in presenting UNICEF's cluster lead agency responsibilities in relation to the leadership of Clusters/AoRs, and identify common priorities, opportunities and bottlenecks in relation to the implementation of the various cluster strategies.
• Ensure that funding, budget, management, reporting in the Global Cluster Coordination Unit are managed effectively, with clear accountabilities identified within the UNCEF led clusters.
• Facilitate coordinated support from Global Cluster/AoR Coordinators to countries/regions in crisis by working closely with the respective cluster/AoR and within EMOPS, Regional and Country Offices, and other sections/divisions in UNICEF.
• Develop, coordinate and promote strategies and activities for the increased leadership and accountability for clusters/AoR within senior management at all levels.
• Harmonize approaches for planning, IM and reporting amongst the UNICEF led cluster and manage communication between the UNICEF led clusters/AoRs, CO, RO, HQ and within the IASC.
• Represents and coordinates joint UNICEF cluster/AoR activities at external and internal fora.
• Enabling holistic approaches to advance policy commitments on localization, AAP, GBV, disability inclusion and humanitarian cash transfers.

KEY END-RESULTS

• Responsibilities and activities related to UNICEF's Cluster/AoR leadership are effectively coordinated and activities harmonized through the development of integrated strategies, work plans, proposals, policies related to Cluster/AoR leadership.
• Cost effective and efficient structures for sharing and maximizing use of resources including work processes are in place to ensure accountability and efficiency in relation to cluster/AoR leadership.
• Effective management and planning tools, procedures and policies are utilized to develop UNICEF's leadership of Clusters/AoRs.
• Effective communication and training materials are in place to strengthen understanding of the cluster approach within UNICEF and with external partners.
• Cluster/AoR activities are effectively represented in external fora and coordinated internally.
• Leadership of Cluster/AoR within UNICEF at HQ, RO and CO levels are maintained and strengthened.
• UNICEF senior management at the Country Office level, including Representatives, Deputy Reps, Section Chiefs and Chief of PME are increasingly involved and accountable for humanitarian coordination
• Cluster/AoR activities are effectively monitored and strategies/activities to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness introduced.
• Humanitarian Coordination is central to UNICEF program delivery models across regular and emergency workstreams
• UNICEF global clusters foster a more enabling environment for locally led humanitarian response, increasing participation, representation, and leadership of local and national actors in IASC humanitarian coordination mechanisms.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in social sciences, humanities, public administration, or related area, from a recognized tertiary education institution.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 10 (ten) years of relevant professional experience in international affairs, ideally with the United Nations system or NGOs.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

The following desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Experience in humanitarian response/recovery, cluster approach preferred.
• Experience in coordinating/managing multiple UNICEF sectors highly desirable.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is desirable.

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: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are?

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:

• Application preparation: Before you apply for this position:Improve your application documents by registering for aJob Application Support . Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).
• Interview preparation: When invited to the interview:Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support .
• Additional services for Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):
  • Let us know by writing to . We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.
  • Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations . Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.

Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition : Leadership and Management

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

Other job ads posted by this Company: LOADING...

Context & Mission Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).As an independent entity, MSF relies primarily on donations from private individuals and organisations. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference. MSF is embarking on a transformative journey to align with its 2030 ambitions and enhance its environmental sustainability efforts. To achieve this, MSF anticipates the need of substantial investment. This funding will catalyse MSF's transition towards greener operations, essential for both its social mission and environmental responsibility. However, the current fundraising landscape does not adequately address this need, necessitating a focused approach to assess and access global funding opportunities for climate initiatives. The role of the Climate Finance Assessment Consultant is to conduct a comprehensive market assessment of funding potential for MSF's environmental initiatives and decarbonisation efforts. The outcomes will inform MSF's strategic decisions on funding models and roadmap implementation globally.Description of Main ActivitiesThe Climate Finance Assessment Consultant will be accountable for providing four key deliverables:Market assessmentConduct a global market assessment on green funds within iNGOs, institutions, foundations, and international organisations. The market assessment will be done through extensive desk research and numerous interviews to relevant actors in the climate fuding market globally and MSF internal stakeholders. The assessment report will include:- Market Analysis: Identify potential donors, key market actors and most developed geographical markets, donors' preferences, funding criteria, and factors influencing their contributions.- NGO/Competitive Analysis: Analyse global fundraising strategies and collaboration opportunities.- Regulatory and Policy Analysis: Assess impacts of regulations and policies on fundraising activities.- MSF Experience: Evaluate past funding for planetary health projects and associated challenges.- Risk Assessment: Identify geopolitical, economic, and social factors affecting green funding initiatives.Financial Projections and funding modelsIdentify market potential amount that MSF could raise to fund its decarbonisation efforts and environmental initiatives. These Financial Projections and Funding Models will include:- Calculate estimates for a 5-year business case, avoiding cannibalisation with existing MSF income sources.- Explore funding models, fundraising setup and mechanisms that MSF could adopt to best tap into the identified fundraising potential.Recommendations- Summarise alternative funding avenues for MSF, including the corresponding funding potential, implications and requirements, and make the relevant strategic recommendations.Internal dissemination- Produce final report including executive summary.- Produce presentation documents and participate in meetings to submit conclusions to the relevant stakeholders.Your ProfileEducation- Tertiary degree in international development studies, climate change, climate finance, economics or a related appropriate field..Experience- Proven experience in climate finance, or fundraising.- Proven experience conducting climate finance, or fundraising market assessments.- Knowledge or experience of humanitarian sector a plus.Skills/ Technical competencies- Good understanding of international climate finance funding programs and sources.- Familiarity with the global fundraising landscape.- Have an existing network of development and climate finance practitioners to inform the analysis.Languages- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including report writing and oral communication.Personal Abilities- Strong analytical and research skills.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.- Strong time-management skills, and excellent project management skills.- Ability to work independently and remotely in a global, multicultural environment.Terms of services- Deliverable by March 2025How to apply Deadline for application is June 16th, 2024.We reserve the right to close the position early if we consider the number and quality of applications received to be sufficient.[APPLY HERE])The applications will be treated confidentially.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Only applications submitted on our recruitment platforms will be considered.Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

Purpose The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a Communion of 150 Churches in 99 countries. The role of the Communion Office (CO) is to serve these churches in different ways. The CO has three departments, the Department for Planning and Coordination (DPC), the Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) and the Department for World Service as well the Office of the General Secretary. The Department for World Service (hereafter referred to as LWF World Service) is responsible for carrying out diaconal response to humanitarian emergencies and development needs on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation - a Communion of Churches (LWF). In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, LWF World Service: Operates together with and on behalf of the LWF member churches,- Provides support to refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion,- Establishes and runs country programs and emergency operations,- Engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the WS mandate and represents LWF in the ACT Alliance.The International Programs Team is responsible for bringing the Communion Office and its field operations together, ensuring an environment of coherence, support and mutual accountability between them. It is comprised of a Head of International Programs, Regional Program Coordinators, a Global Humanitarian Coordinator and Support Officers.The Regional Program Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the critical link between the Communion Office and its Country Programs (CPs), and for coordinating efforts in Geneva to ensure strong and well-supported programs. Through direct line management to the Country or Regional Representative, Country Director or Team Leader (hereafter referred to as Representatives), and in collaboration with other departments and units of the Communion Office, the Regional Program Coordinator will:- Remotely manage a number of Representatives- Ensure alignment between country strategies and the Global Strategy- Enable the CPs to deliver results as part of an international organization, specifically in the areas of policy, quality, accountability, financial management, resource mobilization, human resources and stakeholder management.- Provide support in relevant working groups and networks on thematic of interest in the region.The position holder is responsible for Country Programs in Central America (Central America, Colombia-Venezuela, Haïti). In Guatemala and Haiti, LWF is the lead in a joint office structure with other ecumenical partners. Required Qualifications- Preferably Master's degree in humanitarian or development work, and/or other related social sciences.- Fluency in Spanish, English and French. Working knowledge of other languages relevant to the region is an asset.- Strong computer literacy.- Endorsement by a Christian Church is an asset Additional Study and Experience- Minimum 3-4 years of professional experience in emergency response or development with NGOs, UN agencies or faith-based organizations.- Experience in the management of staff, ensuring compliance and quality of the work.- Strong experience in organizational, relational, communicative and enabling management styles adapted to a great variety of situations.LWF Core Skills- Analytical thinking/Level expert- Initiative/Level advanced- Leadership/Level expert- Achieving results/Level expert- Accountability/Level expert- Working effectively with others/Level expertRequired Skills- People management/ Level expert- Project management / Level expert- Regulatory compliance/ Level expert- Communication/ Level expert- Networking/ Level advanced- Facilitation/Negotiation/ Level advanced- Change management/ Level advancedPosition Environment and DimensionsInternally, as a member of the International Programs Team, mainly interacts with the Country Program Senior Management Teams; the Geneva Finance, QAA/PMER, Global Funding, Policy and Thematics, the Human Resources and Management teams; Safety & Security, Action for Justice, and Communications teams; and the Office of the General Secretary as necessary.Externally, interacts and cooperates with member churches, institutional donors and related agencies, ecumenical organizations, UN agencies, INGOs and NGOs, global networks, and any other LWF stakeholders of their Country Program or thematic responsibility.The RPC is expected to travel at short notice to support the CPs. Main dutiesManage staff remotely by:- Regularly checking in with the Representatives in a context of uncertainty and change- Supporting an enabling working environment, which inspires teams to fulfill their mission.- Promoting the sharing of best practices and learning across CPs.- Providing periodic performance appraisals of Representatives and regular feedback to senior management staff.- Analyzing and supporting training and development needs of staff.- Supporting field programs in senior staffing decisions.- Maintaining open communication lines between the CP and Geneva.- Ensuring follow up of tasks and deadlines requested of the CP.- Helping to manage the balance between Geneva-driven needs and the priorities and limitations of the CP.- Overseeing the HR management cycle of the Representatives and other key staff, together with the HR Manager, including, but not limited to, recruitments, terminations and workforce planning.Develop and nurture relations which benefit the CPs by:- Coordinating collaboration with each unit within the department.- Facilitating engagement from other LWF departments.- Maintaining a close working relationship with other relevant ecumenical bodies and interfaith partners.- Networking actively with related agencies.- Nurturing relations with UN, government and various networks related to the country program.Lead, manage and coordinate support to enable each country to:Ensure coherence with policies and relevance of program work by- Providing analysis of the country context and its implications for program work.- Providing analysis of program work (relevance, trends, appropriateness).- Ensuring adherence to the country strategy focus and direction.- Promoting accountability to affected populations.- Informing and disseminating relevant policies, news and information to the CP.Ensure quality performance of country programs by- Engaging actively with the Representatives as their supervisor and primary contact point in Geneva.- Assisting the CP on necessary actions at program and project levels.- Promoting proactive risk management and contingency planning.- Helping the Representative to create and maintain an environment, which prevents and responds to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.- Enabling the CP to deliver a high-quality standard of program and project plans.- Enabling the CP to provide timely reporting.- Carrying out regular and meaningful monitoring of the CP.Ensure financial viability, accountability and resource mobilisation by- Assisting the CP to have an effective resource mobilization strategy;- Enabling the CP to maintain accountable, transparent and corruption-free operations, acting on early signs to prevent any damageSpecial dutiesAs may be assigned by the supervisor. Major Challenges- To be prepared to provide direct assistance to country programs experiencing capacity gaps, where an RPC may be called on to do some of the work of a Representative rather than merely overseeing it.- To prioritize time and energy between a diverse range of country programs with varying levels of need, capacity and sustainability.- To carefully nurture and manage relations to other ecumenical partners, in particular in relation to the joint offices in Guatemala and Haiti.- To strike the balance of keeping country program accountable to the expectations demanded of it while providing a supportive and encouraging management approach.- To bring the various departments and units within the Communion Office together to ensure well supported, efficient and effective country programs.

This post will lead the development of the bilateral partnership strategy for maximizing both income and impact from the corporate sector. The Chief (Corporate Partnerships) will also play a critical role externally to build strategic, high-value alliances with key partners and to pitch to prospective corporate supporters. The incumbent will ensure that the strategy for corporate partnerships is fully integrated with UNICEF's broader corporate engagement strategy, and will have a critical, ongoing role in shaping that. This means seeking opportunities, wherever possible, to build partnerships that generate more than financial support to UNICEF but also contribute to children's rights through leveraging our corporate supporters' core business and unique assets. The incumbent will manage considerable staff and financial resources, leading a large team whose function is to provide technical support on corporate partnerships to a UNICEF ecosystem including National Committees, Regional and Country Offices, headquarters divisions, and other internal stakeholders as needed. Also, the Chief (Corporate Partnerships) will be responsible for ensuring that global best practice in corporate partnerships is developed, documented, and adhered to. In addition, the incumbent will be part of the PSFP section management team with an overview of the total development of UNICEF's private-sector fundraising and partnerships. 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. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.The Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division works with National Committees and UNICEF Regional and Country Offices, as well as other HQ divisions, to maximize income and influence from the private sector for the delivery of the UNICEF Strategic Plan. The Division is currently based in Geneva, where the PFP Director and the majority of staff are located with other staff based in Regional Support Centers and close to/in support of country offices and markets.The Chief (Corporate Partnerships) position sits within the broader Partnerships portfolio of the division, and reports to the Principal Adviser (Partnerships) modeling close collaboration with and support for teams leading on other high-value income/influence channels (e.g., Foundations, and Multi-stakeholder Partnerships) as well as the team leading the development of UNICEF's key enabling CRM system/strategy for partnerships. The broader Partnerships team works together to continuously develop and lead the delivery of an integrated Partnerships approach that spans both influence and income with/from the Private Sector to delivering results for children at scale. Specifically, the Corporate Partnerships Team works with National Committees and UNICEF country offices/regional offices to drive overall impact and income growth from the business sector. The postholder also works closely with PFP, DGCA and Programme Group leadership (and others) to shape/lead business partnerships (and related policies) to maximize results for children. Income growth will come from two sources: supporting countries to develop and strengthen their corporate fundraising capacity and skills and through the proactive development of new partnerships by the PFP Corporate Partnerships unit in close collaboration with respective offices throughout the world. For every child, a ChampionThis post will lead the development of the bilateral partnership strategy for maximizing both income and impact from the corporate sector. The Chief (Corporate Partnerships) will also play a critical role externally to build strategic, high-value alliances with key partners and to pitch to prospective corporate supporters. The incumbent will ensure that the strategy for corporate partnerships is fully integrated with UNICEF's broader corporate engagement strategy, and will have a critical, ongoing role in shaping that. This means seeking opportunities, wherever possible, to build partnerships that generate more than financial support to UNICEF but also contribute to children's rights through leveraging our corporate supporters' core business and unique assets. The incumbent will manage considerable staff and financial resources, leading a large team whose function is to provide technical support on corporate partnerships to a UNICEF ecosystem including National Committees, Regional and Country Offices, headquarters divisions, and other internal stakeholders as needed. Also, the Chief (Corporate Partnerships) will be responsible for ensuring that global best practice in corporate partnerships is developed, documented, and adhered to. In addition, the incumbent will be part of the PSFP section management team with an overview of the total development of UNICEF's private-sector fundraising and partnerships. How can you make a difference?- Develops and guides the bilateral partnerships strategy for the corporate sector, as part of UNICEF's integrated approach to corporate engagement. This includes global skills and capacity building, building new partnerships and establishing, growing, and renewing existing partnerships. - Drives UNICEF's goals on Corporate Partnerships, encouraging markets (National Committees or Country Offices) to adopt ambitious financial and non-financial targets and influencing internal stakeholders to build the appropriate enabling environment in order to achieve these objectives. Ensures appropriate real-time monitoring of data and performance of corporate partnerships, contributing to the adoption and improvement of relevant tools and reporting systems, especially UNICEF's customer relationship management system for high-value channels.- Builds relationships with key high value corporate partners in the prospecting and partnership phases. rate sector.- Provides guidance and strategic direction to Corporate Partnership teams across the UNICEF ecosystem: National Committees, Country Offices, Regional Offices, and other UNICEF Divisions or Units that have prioritized corporate partnerships as part of their resource mobilization strategy.- Leads and manages the Corporate Partnerships team for maximum results, ensuring work plans are developed and objectives and targets are achieved. Ensures that the Corporate Partnerships team works in an integrated way with other key private sector-focused teams. Also, ensures that the performance of the corporate partnerships team is monitored and reviewed. Provides leadership to foster and maintain staff engagement and motivation as well as sound staff-management relations.- Supports knowledge management through the stimulation and dynamic exchange of knowledge regarding corporate partnerships, spearheading the establishment and dissemination of global best practices. Stays in touch with the latest thinking and global trends in corporate partnerships and contributes to UNICEF's global fundraising expertise.- Ensures effective risk management in relation to corporate fundraising by National Committees/country offices through close collaboration with due diligence colleagues.- Ensures that strategies for corporate partners to support UNICEF's humanitarian work are in place and that opportunities to support emergency fundraising are maximized.- Leads and collaborates on guidance and policy relevant to the successful implementation of Corporate Partnerships globally.- Collaborates and drive key growth strategies with colleagues across PSFP, modelling outstanding leadership, collaboration, and people management throughout. To qualify as a Champion for every child you will have?Education:- An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: marketing, economics, social sciences, fundraising, international relations, communication, business administration, or another relevant technical field. - Alternatively, a first-level university degree in a relevant area combined with an additional 2 years of professional experience in a relevant field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience:- A minimum of 10 years relevant work experience within a structured private sector fundraising programme, with at least 5 years specializing in corporate partnerships is required.- At least five years of fundraising team management responsibility in a leading non-profit organization, driving growth is required.- Experience creating and rolling out an international growth strategy, ideally in corporate partnerships is an asset.- Experience securing/managing high-level corporate relationships and those with international fundraising experience is a strong asset.- Knowledge of the UN system is an asset.Language requirements:- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) 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: UNICEF ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are...- Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)- Works Collaboratively with others (2)- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)- Innovates and Embraces Change (2)- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)- Drives to achieve impactful results (2)- Manages ambiguity and complexity (2) are required.During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: our competency framework. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to delivering the best results for children.Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position:Improve your application documents by registering for a[Job Application Support]). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview:Prepare for the interview by registering for a[Job Application Support]). - Additional services for Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations]). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.

This internship is part of an academic training program, a professional training program or a socio-professional integration program, and must meet the [conditions ])set by the Conseil de surveillance du marché de l'emploi (CSME).Context & MissionMédecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).To cover the Swiss market geographically, we are divided between an office at the Geneva headquarters and an office in Zurich. The Philanthropy Unit is one of seven teams in the Communication & Fundraising Department. The team of 20 raised over CHF 70 million last year from individuals, foundations, companies and cantons/communes.As a research intern, you will support the Philanthropy Unit in various aspects. You will be supervised by the Prospect Researcher, who is responsible for prospect research, due diligence, and data analysis.The intern will contribute to generating funding for the MSF social mission through prospect research, due diligence, and analysis, under the guidance of the the Prospect Researcher.Tasks and responsibilities- Perform prospect research on potential and current major donors (private individuals, foundations, companies). Base the research on a combination of information from publicly available sources, our donor database, available financial records and other indicators.- Establish donor profiles based on the analysis of accumulated information on philanthropy priorities, capacity, giving propensity and affinity to MSF and our life-saving mission.- Conduct due diligence to ensure compliance with MSF's gift acceptance policy- Collaborate with the Prospect Researcher in developing a data analysis strategy- Provide system support to the Philanthropy Advisors- Work with the Prospect Researcher and other members of the Philanthropy Unit on other projects and tasks if necessary- Depending on the candidate's skill-set, knowledge, and learning and development objectives, contribute through other activities to the success of teamYour profile- Have a tripartite internship agreement- Excellent research and writing skills- Good knowledge of the Swiss social and economic landscape- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and data analysis an asset- University degree in progress or equivalent- Previous working experience (internship or other) is considered an advantage.- Excellent research skills and the ability to juxtapose and synthesise findings- Structured and clear writing- Experience with CRM software and data analysis (Power BI, SQL) is considered an advantage.- Fluency in English and good knowledge of French and German are required. Knowledge of Italian is considered an advantage.Terms of employment- A tripartite internship agreement is mandatory- 6 to 12 months, according to internship agreement- Full time (40h/week)- Based in Geneva- Start date : August 2nd 2024- Gross monthly remuneration 2'000.- CHFTo applyPlease send a CV (2 pages maximum) and a cover letter (1 page maximum).Closing date for applications June 16th, 2024.We reserve the right to close the position early if we consider the number and quality of applications received to be sufficient.[APPLY HERE])The applications will be treated confidentially.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Only applications submitted on our recruitment platforms will be considered.Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.