UNICEF is looking for Partnerships Officer

Are you passionate about empowering young people and driving meaningful change? Do you want to be part of an initiative that creates real opportunities for adolescents and youth across India? UNICEF is looking for a dedicated Partnerships Officer to join YuWaah!, its pioneering initiative that connects young people with education, training, and employment opportunities. As a Partnerships Officer, you will work closely with the Partnerships Specialist to drive UNICEF’s engagement with key stakeholders and make a tangible difference in the lives of millions of young people.

Position Details

Location: New Delhi, India
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Application Deadline: 13/03/2025

Key Responsibilities

• Develop partnership proposals, reports, and concept notes to support donor engagement.
• Coordinate high-level meetings by preparing agendas, briefing notes, and minutes.
• Contribute to donor reporting and documentation of impact stories and progress updates.
• Create compelling presentations and storytelling materials for fundraising and advocacy.
• Assist in planning and executing events, workshops, and convenings.
• Conduct research on potential funding and partnership opportunities.
• Support knowledge management and best practice documentation.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating partnerships and fundraising efforts.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support partnership development.

Expected Outcomes

• High-quality support in proposal writing, donor engagement, and partnership management.
• Well-organized and impactful presentations and storytelling materials.
• Effective coordination of meetings and high-level convenings.
• Comprehensive knowledge management and documentation of partnership impact.

Eligibility Criteria

Age: 18 – 80
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in partnerships, fundraising, proposal writing, or communications.
Nationality: Open to nationals or legal residents of India.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Communications, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and donor relations.
• Strong writing and communication skills, especially in proposal writing and storytelling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for youth development and social impact.
• Driving License

Languages Required

• English (Fluent)
• Hindi (Fluent)