Overview
This position supports the implementation and development of multi-country private sector partnerships with financial and non-financial engagement modalities, advancing programmatic goals and leading capacity building in the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and support to Country Offices (COs) in the identification, development, and finalization of financial and non-financial partnerships/engagements.
- Interact directly with prospective partners in the regions to develop strong financial and non-financial results within partnerships.
- Provide account management to steward and grow existing partnerships.
- Support the implementation of UNICEF strategic guidance on business engagement, industry engagement, and broader Child Rights and Business (CRB) initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance to COs and the regional office on business engagement.
- Train on business engagement and CRB tools, and document best practices.
- Advise on Business engagement, influence and CRB initiatives at the country level and lead on selected multi-country/regional initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance to businesses and stakeholders on integrating child rights considerations into their policies, practices, investments, and operations.
- Lead on key industry agendas such as with the extractive industry.
- Provide technical support to COs in integrating business into the analysis and research that informs the Country Programme Document (CPD).
- Lead regional/multi-country and support country initiatives that aim to build evidence around the positive and negative impacts of business activities on children rights.
- Provide support in other related tasks and larger partnership team objectives.
Required Experience
- At least five years of professional experience in sustainability, human rights or children's rights is required.
- Direct experience in establishing and stewarding partnerships with the private sector in Africa is desirable.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is considered an asset.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Development, Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Public Administration or related field is required.
