Strategic Partnerships and Communication Officer, NO-2, Temporary Appointment, (364 days), Kigali, Rwanda

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 15 Apr 2026 2 days left

Overview

Support UNICEF Rwanda@40 commemorative initiatives, private sector engagement, partnerships development, strategic communications, and in-country resource mobilization.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support UNICEF Rwanda@40 commemorative initiatives, positioning the private sector as a key partner for children including mobilizing private sector in tree planting initiatives for every school in Rwanda;
  • Support strategic communications, advocacy, and visibility related to partnerships and resource mobilization for UNICEF Rwanda@40;
  • Support and strengthen private sector engagement and partnerships aligned with UNICEF Rwanda @40;
  • Advance domestic resource mobilization, including corporate contributions, individual giving, and innovative fundraising mechanisms;
  • Whole-of-Society Mobilization Workstream (Songwriting Competition, Car-Free Day Relay);
  • Hope for Life: Greening Schools & Communities (Tree planting in schools);
  • Children’s Gala – World Children’s Day (High-level national convening);
  • Private Sector Partnerships;
  • Africa’s Future Voices – Youth & Diplomacy;
  • Legacy for Children – Voices of Service.
Required Experience
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Partnerships, private sector development, communication, public advocacy, or another related area.
  • Experience in working with the private sector in Rwanda.
  • Experience in initiating and managing partnerships with both public and private stakeholders.
  • Experience with establishing and operationalizing multi-stakeholder platforms.
  • Experience in evidence based policy level advocacy.
  • Experience in Communications.
Qualifications

Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in one of the following fields is required: Business Administration, Development studies, Marketing, Communication or another relevant technical field. A professional qualification in project management is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Contract Duration
364 days
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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