Job Opportunity at UNICEF- Private Sector Engagement Specialist, Dar
es salaam
Job no:
512857
Position
type: Temporary Appointment
Location:
Tanzania, Unted Republic
Division/Equivalent:
Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO)
School/Unit:
United Republic of Tanzania
Department/Office:
Dar Es Salaam, United Rep. of Tanzania
Categories:
Alliances and Resource Mobilization, Communication / External Relations,
Private Fundraising and Partnerships, NO-3, UN and Multilateral Affairs
If you
are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a
lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights
organization would like to hear from you.
For 70
years, 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.
Purpose of the Assignment
Under
the supervision and overall guidance of the Chief of Communication, Advocacy
and Partnerships (CAP), the Private Sector Engagement Specialist will help
deepen UNICEF's collaboration with the private sector and provide an interface
for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, and policy influence. The
Specialist will support the Chief of the section in development and
implementation of private sector engagement strategy. S/He may also serve as a
focal point and resource for colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic
relevance for private sector engagement. The key result is to ensure greater
visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.
Organization
Context
The
fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child,
everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy
and in operations.
The
Communication, Advocacy & Partnership (CAP) section at the Tanzania Country
Office (TCO) has been working with the aim of expanding UNICEF's leadership as
a credible and trusted voice for children. It engages with stakeholders
including the government, civil society, private sector, and media, to support
shifts in public policy, fuel social engagement and increase private and public
resources for children.
UNICEF's
country programme envisions a pivotal role for strategic private sector
partnerships in achieving programmatic outcomes/goals in support of the
Government's Vision 2025, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The CAP
section is seen as a critical driver for upstream advocacy through strategic
partnerships to address policy, implementation and governance gaps.
Specific
Tasks
Summary
of key functions/accountabilities:
Private
Sector Engagement Strategy, Partnership and Documentation:
Provides
strategic direction on private sector engagement through strengthening the
private sector engagement strategy. Develops and maintains deep knowledge and
familiarity of the existing and prospective private sector partners and other
relevant stakeholders. Develops and implements annual work plans to support the
country programme objectives.
Duties
& Tasks:
Scan and
scout the external environment for opportunities and risks, and shares
information on current trends with the Chief of CAP and relevant colleagues.
Develop
and maintain deep knowledge and familiarity with current and prospective
private sector partners, contributing to a database of key contacts.
Strengthen
the private sector engagement strategy to promote Children's Rights and
Business Principles and to leverage private sector support (resources and
influence).
Maintain
existing and forge new partnerships with the private sector.
Manage
partnerships, monitor and evaluate initiatives and provide timely updates to
the Chief of CAP.
Perform
capacity building related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the
success of the team, including guiding, training, and coaching short-term
staff, including interns and consultants, as required.
Maintain
and develop appropriate documentation of all initiatives.
Governance
framework for the private sector:
Focuses
on the need for a policy framework for governance of the private sector to
become child-friendly.
Duties & Tasks:
Promote
among associations and confederations the need to develop regulations ensuring
protection of children's rights.
Work
closely with government agencies towards a governance framework, including
children's rights, for the private sector.
Internal
Knowledge Management:
Duties
& Tasks:
Keep CMT
and relevant UNICEF colleagues informed about the private sector environment.
Provide
country programme updates with regards to private sector engagement.
Impact
of Results
The
Private Sector Engagement Specialist is a seasoned professional in the field of
external relations, in particular private sector engagement and partnership
development. The quality of work and external communication performed by the
Specialist directly impacts on the professionalism of the incumbent and the
overall reputation of UNICEF. S/He should follow established procedures, but is
expected to make recommendations on strategies for engagement and
communications products. The Specialist is accountable for quality, substantive
input and ability to project a competent and trusted image of UNICEF to
partners.
5. Competencies and level of
proficiency required
Core
Values
Commitment
Diversity
and inclusion
Integrity
Core
competencies
Communication
(III)
Working
with People (II)
Drive
for Results (II)
Functional
Competencies:
Leading
and Supervising (I)
Formulating
strategies and Concepts (II)
Relating
and Networking (II)
Persuading
and Influencing (II)
Applying
Technical Expertise (II)
Entrepreneurial
Thinking (II)
Specific
Technical Knowledge Required
Specific,
detailed and up-to-date knowledge of:
Executive
Board and other policy documents.
Executive
Directives
UN/UNICEF
Policy Papers
UNICEF
programme policy, procedures and guidelines.
Rights-based
and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF
General
administrative and financial guidelines.
Human
resources manual
UNICEF
communication and other DOC guidelines
Communication
toolkit
Brand
Toolkit and Brand Book
UNICEF
Stylebook
Ethical
Guidelines on Reporting on Children
Common
Technical Knowledge Required
General
knowledge of:
Communication
management. Knowledge of theories and practices in communication research
planning and strategy.
Fundamentals
for working in various media formats - print, audio, video, web etc.
Computer
systems/applications and network, including internet navigation, office
applications, and specifically, interactive digital media.
Knowledge
of United Nations or other international organizations;
Global
human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women.
UNICEF
communication goals, policies, guidelines and strategies.
UNICEF
policies and strategy to address national and international issues.
UNICEF
emergency communication policies, goals, strategies.
Gender
equality and diversity awareness.
Recruitment Qualifications
An
Advanced university degree in international development, communication, public
affairs, international relations, political science or other related field.
At least
five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in external
relations, liaison and/or any private sector engagement related activities,
preferably in an international organization is required.
Fluency
in English is required with knowledge of another UN language considered as an
asset.
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.
Advertised:
May 04 2018 E. Africa Standard Time
Application
close: May 21 2018 E. Africa Standard Tim
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