ppUNICEF 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. /p pAt UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling. /p pUNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. /p pVisit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. /p h3For every child, the right to an Advocate /h3 h3How can you make a difference? /h3 pThe 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. /p pThe 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. /p h3Specifically, this post will: /h3 ul liManage the Office the PFP Director /li liServe as Secretariat of PFP Cabinet to effectively support managerial excellence /li liSupport division-wide management priorities including change management processes, collaboration with other divisions, internal communications and budget and HR management /li /ul h3To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… /h3 pbMinimum requirements: /b /p ul libEducation /b: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Social Science, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration or any other related fields. /li libWork Experience /b: 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. /li libSkills /b: ul liPrior experience of working in the design and execution of strategies, coordination, planning, and partnerships or external affairs is required. /li liExperience in both headquarters and the field (e.g., Country or Regional Office), working with multiple priorities in high-pressure environments is required.



/li liExperience in strategic leadership, executive coordination, stakeholder engagement, change management, strategic communication and managing complexity. /li /ul /li libLanguage Requirements /b: Fluency in English is required. /li /ul pbDesirables: /b /p ul libLanguage /b: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. /li liExperience in an executive office is a strong asset. /li liExperience working in or with National Committees for UNICEF is an asset. /li liExperience in the private sector is an asset. /li liRelevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is an asset. /li /ul h3For every Child, you demonstrate... /h3 pUNICEF'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 /p h3UNICEF competencies required for this post are… /h3 p(1) Builds and maintains partnershipsbr/(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awarenessbr/(3) Drive to achieve results for impactbr/(4) Innovates and embraces changebr/(5) Manages ambiguity and complexitybr/(6) Thinks and acts strategicallybr/(7) Works collaboratively with others /p pFamiliarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. /p pUNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. /p pUNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. /p pUNICEF 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. /p pUNICEF 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 are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service. /p h3Remarks: /h3 pAs 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. /p pUNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply. /p pGovernment 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. /p pUNICEF 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. /p pMobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. /p pHumanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities. /p pAll 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, without assessment of other candidates. /p pAdditional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. /p pbAdvertised: /b 26 Aug 2026 W. Europe Daylight Timebr/bApplications close: /b 09 Sep 2026 W. Europe Daylight Time /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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