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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.

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For every child, a fair chance

UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.

UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative canter of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.

Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/

How can you make a difference? 

The Partnerships Officer, NOB, TA, will support the office in managing strategic donor engagement and resource mobilization processes, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s priorities and protocols. In this role, the officer helps strengthen UNICEF’s partnership portfolio—laying the groundwork for impactful collaborations that deliver lasting results for children.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships, with a dotted reporting line to the Country Representative, and in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative Programmes, the post shall undertake the following tasks:

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Develop and implement annual partnership engagement and resource mobilization plans aligned with UNICEF’s strategic priorities.
• Contribute to the development of innovative partnership and resource mobilization practices, including public-private partnerships (PPPs) and innovative financing mechanisms.

Partnership Development and Management

• Identify, pursue, and promote new partnership opportunities by collaborating with UNICEF colleagues to assess needs and broker agreements.
• Expand UNICEF’s network by building and strengthening relationships with regional development institutions, international financial institutions, development banks, and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of current and prospective partners, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of key contacts and institutional priorities.

Intelligence and Environmental Scanning

• Monitor and analyze trends within designated partnership areas to identify opportunities and risks.
• Share timely insights and intelligence with relevant UNICEF staff to inform strategic decision-making.
• Operational Support and Coordination
• Manage day-to-day grant activities, including field visits when necessary, and serve as the focal point for donor partner queries.
• Coordinate inputs from various sections and liaise with UNICEF’s Private Fundraising & Partnerships Division (PFP) and Public Partnerships Division (PPD).
• Support the quality assurance process for donor proposals and agreements by coordinating contributions from relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and update donor intelligence and resource mobilization pipeline in UNISON, UNICEF’s partnership management system.

Communication and Outreach

• Respond to inquiries from potential collaborators and facilitate connections with appropriate UNICEF staff.
• Update and enhance donor presentations, incorporating graphic design elements to improve visual appeal and clarity.

The following responsibilities will be carried out with a dotted reporting line to the Country Representative, ensuring strategic alignment and coordination with senior leadership:

Strategic and Programmatic Support

• Provide strategic, logistical, and programmatic support to senior management and UNICEF staff in engaging with embassies, member states, assigned corporate and other institutional partners.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of initiatives for high-level outreach and donor or partner stewardship, including support for UNICEF’s Senior Management.

Donor Intelligence and Strategic Briefing

• Produce and regularly update comprehensive public donor landscape analyses and briefing materials.
• Gather and synthesize information on public donor trends and priorities to inform the office’s resource mobilization strategy and support senior management’s engagement with current and prospective donors, both within and outside the country.
• Coordinate inputs from programme sections to ensure briefing materials are accurate, relevant, and strategically aligned.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TOR TA NOB_Partnerships Officer_June 2025.docx.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education:

• • University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, Public Relations, Media, Communication, and or other related fields. Post graduate degree on any of the related fields is an advantage.
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of progressive professional experience in all aspects of partnerships, resource mobilisation and donor relations acquired preferably at international level in the public or private sector.
• Skills:
  • Diplomatic communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
  • Knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilization.
  • Demonstrated ability to formulate new approaches in respect of resources management and outreach- related activities.
  • Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
  • In-depth familiarity with political and governmental processes, in particular official development assistance.
  • Ability to conduct sound policy analysis. 
• Language Requirements:
  • Excellent Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
• Desirables:
  • Experience with UN or International Organizations: Prior work in a UN agency or similar international development organization, especially in donor relations or partnerships.
  • Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Engagement: Hands-on experience initiating or managing PPPs or innovative financing initiatives.
  • Additional years of experience in the relevant technical field will be considered as an advantage.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 11 July 2025. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.

By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.

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 Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1)
• Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
• Innovates and embraces change (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
• Thinks and acts strategically (1)
• Works collaboratively with others (1)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.