Job Title
Consultant, Foundation Partnerships
Company
Unicef
Job Description
Organization Overview
UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.
Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.
We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.
UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.
Position: Consultant, Foundation Partnerships
Location: NYC/Remote
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Hourly
Position Description:
Are you someone with a strong attention to detail and equally able to see and manage the bigger picture? Are you passionate about the mission of UNICEF and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals? Do you like working on a fast-paced and dynamic team? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We are recruiting a Consultant for the Foundation Partnerships team to secure, manage and grow grants/grant-
based initiatives from U.S. institutional foundations into sustainable partnerships to support UNICEF’s
program and advocacy goals. The role involves the ability to move between detail-oriented grants focused work; managing long-term, bigger picture strategy, partnerships, and projects; and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
The following abilities will support this role: to inform and influence through speaking and writing; to
focus and develop project plans and schedules that integrate sources, tasks, and timelines; to manage
professional relationships including a high degree of communication and coordination with partners ; to track, manage, monitor and advise on budgets and expenditures across complex investments and to commit to promoting workplace diversity and inclusion. Additionally, this person should have an interest in international development and commitment to the mandate of UNICEF. This position reports to a Director of Foundation Partnerships.
Position Responsibilities:
Grants and Partnerships Management (80%)
· Take on management of a grant portfolio, providing administrative and financial support, including complex, multi-country, multi-partner investments. Key tasks include:
o Coordinate between multiple internal, external and international parties to facilitate grant administration;
o Track implementation, funds utilization, and progress toward achievement of project milestones and deliverables; and
o Support preparation and submission of timely, consolidated proposals, reports, budgets, and results frameworks to funders and other internal and external stakeholders on the progress of UNICEF’s partnerships with foundations
o Other tasks, as assigned
Other (20%)
· Maintain and update grants management CRM database and other knowledge management systems; and
· Support growth of thematic funding areas through research and strategies for new partnerships
Qualifications:
· Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, with a focus on U.S. private foundation grants cultivation and management desired, including at least 2-3 years of experience successfully achieving funding for / administering large-scale projects;
· Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in related field welcome with familiarity of current global health and development issues, and UN agencies preferred;
· Detail-oriented to track funds utilization in multi-country, multi-partner budgets and review/edit complex reports, proposals, and results frameworks;
· Proven ability to prioritize; work independently; handle multiple, complex tasks simultaneously; generate pragmatic solutions to real or potential problems; and recognize and leverage key opportunities;
· Ability to navigate complex environments and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders and institutions strongly preferred;
· Strong “client service” orientation and interpersonal as well as negotiation, quantitative and analytical, and written/verbal communication skills;
· Comfort with Excel and other Microsoft Office products; and
· Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service.
Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at .
Expected Salary
Location
New York City, NY
Job Posting Date
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:58:20 GMT