Company: UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund)
Job No.: 595412
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment (364 days)
Category: Partnerships
Job Description
UNICEF is seeking a Partnerships Specialist to support its strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation agenda in Nigeria. The role will contribute to donor reporting and proposals, partner engagement, opportunity analysis and knowledge management, while supporting the development of public-private sector partnerships for impact.
Major Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and submission of high-quality donor reports.
- Contribute to the development of donor proposals and other resource mobilisation materials.
- Support partnership engagement and management with public and private sector partners.
- Coordinate partner mapping and opportunity analysis.
- Support the strengthening of partner and donor intelligence.
- Contribute to integrated funding approaches and resource mobilisation initiatives.
- Support the development of the Public–Private Sector Partnerships for Impact Strategy for the 2028–2032 Country Programme.
- Maintain and share relevant partnership and resource mobilisation knowledge and information.
Requirements
Education:
- Advanced University Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Communications, International Development or another relevant field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public affairs, programme management, resource mobilisation, external relations or a related field.
- Experience in partnership development, donor engagement, resource mobilisation and stakeholder management.
- Experience preparing high-quality written materials, including proposals, concept notes, briefing notes, talking points, donor intelligence and partner communications.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong diplomatic communication and negotiation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of partnership development and resource mobilisation.
- Good understanding of development issues, strategies and international development cooperation.
- Ability to identify opportunities and develop solutions to emerging challenges.
- Strong understanding of political and governmental processes.
- Ability to conduct sound policy analysis.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Language Requirement:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an advantage.
Additional Advantage:
- Experience working with senior management, programme teams and external partners in complex development or humanitarian settings.
- Experience with a UN agency or international organisation.
- Experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile or humanitarian contexts.
Application Closing Date
11th September, 2026.
How to Apply
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