Strategic Planning Manager, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, Rome, Italy

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For every child, the right to an Advocate

How can you make a difference?

The Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) is of strategic importance to UNICEF,and even more so now, at a time of a constrained ODA and subsequent unprecedentedfunding cuts across the humanitarian and development sectors. UNICEF is keen to maintainits sector lead position when it comes to fundraising and engagement with more than tenmillion individual supporters and the private sector writ large, comprising among others offoundations, corporate sector, faith, and membership-based organizations as well as majordonors and innovative finance modalities.

The Strategic Planning Manager is responsible for managing the Office of the PFP Directorand providing quality support to the PFP Director and the division's management team, the Cabinet, in realizing the objectives of the division as set in the Office Management Plan. This post plays a critical role in the management of the division as well as in strategy, execution and internal coordination across the entire private sector fundraising and partnerships ecosystem - akin to a de facto division-level Chief of Staff. This also entails coordinating closely with the People & Culture team and the deputies to assess organizational trends, workforce concerns, and staff well-being matters, and to advise the Director on issues requiring strategic attention and follow-up.

Specifically, this post will:

• Manage the Office the PFP Director
• Serve as Secretariat of PFP Cabinet to effectively support managerial excellence
• Support division-wide management priorities including change management processes, collaboration with other divisions, internal communications and budget and HR management

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education : Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Social Science, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration or any other related fields.
• Work Experience : A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience in external relations, public affairs, or international development cooperation, preferably within the UN, or in a government institution, NGO is required.
• Skills :
  • Prior experience of working in the design and execution of strategies, coordination, planning, and partnerships or external affairs is required.
  • Experience in both headquarters and the field (e.g., Country or Regional Office), working with multiple priorities in high-pressure environments is required.
  • Experience in strategic leadership, executive coordination, stakeholder engagement, change management, strategic communication and managing complexity.
• Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language : Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience in an executive office is a strong asset.
• Experience working in or with National Committees for UNICEF is an asset.
• Experience in the private sector is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts 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 Values

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

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