Partnerships Specialist, P-4

Purpose

Under the general guidance of the Representative, the Partnerships Specialist and Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Office is responsible for:

• Overall coordination, planning, development, management and implementation of the Country Office Corporate Engagement Strategy to mobilise the corporate sector for child’s rights as well as to leverage resources for children and raise resources for the Country programme, in close
  collaboration with relevant programme staff.
• Managing the Ho Chi Minh City Office and supervising associated staff, ensuring effective and efficient use of the resources available, as well as achievement of objectives planned for the zone office

Qualification

Advanced university degree and relevant equivalent background in Business Administration, Marketing, management, Communications, Social Sciences, Public Administration, International Relations, Public Health, Education, or other related fields.*

Eight years of professional work experience in planning and administration of partnerships/corporate engagement and/or social development programmes, and management of human, financial and material resources.

Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station would be an asset.

*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Key Expected Results:

1. Provides leadership and direction in developing UNICEF Viet Nam Corporate Engagement Partnerships strategy and implementation frameworks, focusing on (1) promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR) in relevant areas of child development and protection and (2) developing long terms partnership with private sector partners (including private individuals and corporations in and outside Viet Nan) in order to mobilise resources for children, including for the country programme.
2. Provide guidance and direction for planning, implementation, research and analysis of CSR and fundraising and building partnerships with private partners.

a) guide the development of fundraising and licensing channels in Viet Nam, looking for opportunities to mobilise resource for the CP, specifically with a focus on developing the use of digital platforms such as websites, emails and SMS

b) develop effective high value corporate alliances, including umbrella business bodies and networks,focusing on promoting CSR in the areas of child development and protection, in coordination with relevant programme staff in the Hanoi office. Lead the development of relevant communication and programmatic materials to support the private sector in effectively implementing their CSR agenda in the area of child development and protection.

1. Takes a leading role in identifying, approaching and negotiating partner relationships with corporations, foundations, personalities, civil society organisations and wealthy individuals who may potentially become major donors (directly or through their network) to UNICEF in Viet Nam and/or major advocate for children’s rights in Viet Nam, focusing essentially, but not exclusively, in Ho Chi Minh City. Designs/develops concepts for partners’ engagement activities in conjunctions with programme, communications officers and UN agencies.
2. Establishes a positive image of UNICEF and goodwill in HCMC. Establishes and maintains the highest level of contact with the local government and other national and local decision-makers and influential civilians in HCMC, to advocate and promote the well-being of women and children as a priority in the development effort of the city. Influences local media and legislation favouring the survival, development and protection of women and children in HCMC.
3. Manage the Ho Chi Minh City Office and supervise associated staff, ensuring effective and efficient use of the resources available, as well as achievement of objectives planned for the zone office.
4. Development and implement annual workplan and budget to implement the Corporate Engagement Partnerships strategy, as well as an annual workplan for sub-Office in HCMC. Identifies training requirements to meet staff development needs to meet objectives of the Corporate Engagement Partnerships strategy.

Competencies:

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.

Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

Contributes and tries out innovative approaches and insights.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2011-000582. Applications must be received by 27 May 2011. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visitwww.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

Closing date: 27 May 2011 — UN Children's Fund