Deadline: 01 June, 2021

Location: Bamako, Mali

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Partnerships Officer.

Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential corporate partners in line with the Mali country office programme priorities and section needs
• Support management of corporate partnerships and relations with potential, existing and past corporate partners
• Track internal needs for potential corporate engagement initiatives and innovations
• Develop best practices documentation that will provide input towards UNICEF country, regional and global CRS engagement
• Draft correspondence, write notes for the record, follows up on agreements and decisions
• Map out and research the business sector, including corporations and industry bodies
• Provide local analysis of the readiness of private sector engagement in Mali

Requirements

• University degree in International Relations, Political Science, Communications, International Development, or a related field
• Two years, minimum, of professional experience in public affairs, programme management, resource mobilisation, external relations, or a related area
• Proven experience in private sector engagement
• Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written) and networking and negotiation skills
• Strong familiarity with political and governmental processes
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships within and outside the organisation
• Advanced knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilisation
• Ability to conduct sound policy analysis and contribute to formulation of strategies and policies
• Fluency in French and English (Written and oral)
• Knowledge of another UN language is an asset

To apply and for more information, click here.

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