Partnerships Specialist, Egypt-Job Ref. EG/UNICEF/2405/2508

Mission and objectives

UNICEF work in Egypt is focused on promoting sustainable development with multidimensional equity for children, embodying the fair chance for every child principle. In line with national priorities, UNICEF work in Egypt focuses on Early Childhood Development bridging the first 1000 days through the first years of formal education, as a key means by which multiple threats to children may be addressed through cross-sectoral linkages. The expected results of UNICEF’s work in Egypt will contribute to national efforts and priorities and the 2030 National Sustainable Development Strategy; as well as the United Nations Partnership for Development Framework (UNPDF 2018-2022).

UNICEF’s programme in Egypt contributes to strengthen the knowledge base for more child-sensitive social protection, and improve three fundamental elements of the early childhood years (health, nutrition and development). UNICEF’s work on learning and protection covers all children of all ages, focusing on the most vulnerable children, children with disabilities and adolescent girls.

Context

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 funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Under the supervision of the Resource Mobilization Specialist and the Partnerships Officer NOB the Partnerships Officer UNV is responsible to support the office’s work in the areas of fundraising and resource mobilization, donors’ relations, knowledge management.

Task description

•  Support the coordination for multisectoral flagship grants:-

Support the PPP team coordination efforts for flagship multisectoral projects with donors like EU, KfW, Netherlands, etc. This includes the coordination of grant kick-off meeting, identification of communication and donor recognition needs, identification of opportunities for increasing visibility of studies/evidences generated by the project.

•  Development of donor reports and proposals:-

– Support the effective coordination and the continuous improvement of Public donors’ reports/proposals development process, working in close collaboration with the Program Chiefs of Section, the PPP team, the M&E Manager and the Deputy representative

– Maintain a coherent system for tracking reports/proposals due to donors to ensure that they are submitted in high quality and on time and ensure that section chiefs and management are informed on reporting requirements

•  Donor intelligence:-

Develop and enhance the CO understanding of potential and existing donors through deeper donor analysis (on a need basis), analysis of call for proposals and funding opportunities, donor briefing sessions, documentation of the office’s donor Intelligence effort and stewardship through UNISON system.

•  Donor communication:-

Help the CO developing a culture of “customer relationships management” and ensure focus on donors’ and partners’ satisfaction is perceived as a critical success factor to ensure business continuity. This includes supporting the PPP team and Comms&Advocacy team on subjects as donor field visits, and other donor communication products to ensure the donor’s perspective is considered, and the program results are effectively represented and in line with the commitments taken with the donor. Work closely with communications team and seek synergies between resource mobilization and communications to enhance donor visibility and recognition, as well as advocacy for fundraising purposes through innovative approaches.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 – 80

Required experience

3 years

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

3 years

Languages

Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in in a relevant area, e.g. Business Administration, Economics, Communication, Marketing, etc

Competencies and values

•  Accountability;
•  Adaptability and flexibility;
•  Creativity;
•  Judgement and decision-making;
•  Planning and organising;
•  Self-management.

Skills and experience

in professional work at the national and/or international level in Partnerships, Fundraising, Resource Mobilization, Marketing, Communication, Project Management, or other relevant programmes; experience with Private sector is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;

•  Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
•  Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

Other desired technical knowledge

•  Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners
•  Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
•  Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
•  Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
•  Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Business management, Communication, Development programmes

Driving license

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Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. It has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc. The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley.

UN National Specialist Volunteer gets the following package:

•  Volunteer Living Allowance (around EGP 63,400/Month)
•  Entry Lump-Sum = USD 400(one-time payment)
•  Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of contract.
•  Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy.
•  Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning.

Further entitlements and information available at: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Reasonable accommodation

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

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