Partnerships Manager – INGO focus

UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

We are offering a full time 12 month contract position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not for profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for

Join UNICEF Australia as a Partnerships Manager reporting to the Head of Philanthropy. We are looking for a strategic, collaborative, enthusiastic and driven individual with experience working on high value long term partnerships and a passion for UNICEF Australia’s impact on children’s lives around the world.

Your day will include

• Nurture, manage and grow an exciting portfolio of existing INGO partnerships through effective relationship management
• Develop strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new high value INGO partnerships
• Collaborate with UNICEF Australia’s program, fundraising and communications teams to enable effective partnerships delivery
• Collaborate with the UNICEF global INGO partnerships teams and other UNICEF National Committees to share knowledge and leverage global resources for enhanced relationship management and prospecting efforts

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent working experience
• Experience working in the International Aid and Development sector
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in Philanthropy/Major Donor/Trust & Foundation/Corporate Fundraising at Management level
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with a natural talent for relationship building
• Deep technical knowledge to create compelling proposals and proficiency in high level development concepts
• Familiarity with professional fundraising standards, practices, and regulatory compliance
• Passionate and energetic team player with a genuine interest in contributing to the international aid and development sector

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to meditation, yoga, EAP and Birthday leave
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How To Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select APPLY and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV

For further information, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: [email protected], using the subject line: Partnerships Manager – INGO focus enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience.

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.