If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a dynamic individual to lead the work of our Public-sector Alliances and Resource Mobilization Office (PARMO), which includes New York, Tokyo, and Brussels.

Purpose:

The Director, PARMO will support the Office of the Executive Director to promote the strategic positioning of UNICEF with government donors, intergovernmental organisations, certain large foundations and international civil society organisations to raise resources and strengthen policy dialogue and alliances in support of UNICEF’s mandate. Key responsibilities include:

1. Provide organization-wide policy guidance, co-ordination and leadership in the preparation and implementation of fundraising strategies within multi-year funding framework (MYFF) to mobilise core and non-core resources including for emergencies;
2. Ensure systematic analysis of funding trends, develop funding targets and forecast income projections to ensure effective resource mobilisation. Co-ordinate strategic engagement and operational liaison with donor Governments in capitals and with their Permanent Missions to the United Nations, as well as with permanent observers to the Organization;
3. Co-ordinate with Private Fundraising and Partnerships to maximise synergy between public and private fund raising approaches in UNICEF.

Qualification:

Advanced level University Degree in International Affairs, Political Science, Law, Economics, Social Studies and related integrative disciplines.

Fifteen years of experience in international development, half of which in senior management positions at national and international levels, preferably in a large multilateral or bilateral organization.

Fluency in English and a second UN language. Knowledge of other UN, languages will also be an asset.


If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send an updated CV and a duly completed United Nations Personal History form quoting “VN-12-006” to recruit.ssr@unicef.org by 11 May 2012.


UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.