Partnership Officer

Job Title: Partnership Officer

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: UNICEF

Assignment country: Fiji

Expected start date: 01/09/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No

Accessibility measures in place: -

Type: Onsite

Duration: 24 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Suva

Reasonable accommodation: No

Additional accessibility info: -

Details

Mission and objectives

UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work to translate that commitment into practical action, especially for the most disadvantaged children. In the Pacific we work in Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu: These 14 Pacific island countries are home to 2.3 million people, including 1.2 million children and youth, living on more than 660 islands and atolls stretching across 17.2 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean, an area comparable to the combined size of the United States of America and Canada. Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu are classified as Fragile States according to World Bank/OECD criteria. All 14 Pacific island countries have ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, but only a third are on track with reporting obligations.

Context

The UNICEF Multi-Country Office in the Pacific has embarked into the first year of its 2023-2027 country programme, with an expanded focus on partnerships, resource mobilization and donor relationships. Much of the work of UNICEF across the 14 Pacific countries it supports requires adequate attention to monitoring and reporting of progress and demonstrating results for children, which needs to be properly and effectively documented and communicated to partners. The strengthening and diversification of donor portfolios, new engagement with partners and proactive fundraising requires a substantial amount of high-quality writing and reporting in support of the CP implementation. Aside from the regular mid-year and annual reports and donor reports, the production of donor proposals will be stepped up to ensure funding of the country programme.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief Planning Monitoring and Reporting or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Reports Officer will: • Provide technical assistance in editing of MCO Annual Report and other country programme documents. • Ensure regular monitoring and follow up of donor reports that are due by maintaining a system for tracking donor reports and proposals. • Assist programme sections in the preparation of donor proposals and in case of emergency situation reports and appeals. • Review and finalize donor reports received from Programme sections, related to the humanitarian and development programmes, as well as the Consolidated Emergency Report (if necessary). • Prepare the following emergency and non-emergency and ad-hoc products such as donor reports, infographics, presentations, briefing notes, and other documents related to UNICEF Pacific Multi Country Office grants • In close coordination with the Planning and Monitoring team, ensure that results-based information from partners’ progress reports and other monitoring tools, are reflected and used in donor reports • In close coordination with COs, Programme, Communications and Partnerships, support resource mobilisation efforts by producing quality donor reports and timely inputs for fundraising proposals • Systematically screen and cross-check internal and external reports, information and communication material for accuracy and consistency. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

4 years of experience in writing technical documents, applying analytical skills. Ability to organize, compile and summarize inputs from different writers, provide clarity using result-based languages. Ability to synthesize complex documents into key messages. Experience in project formulation, implementation, and monitoring of humanitarian actions. Experience in developing and implementing visualization of reports / dashboards Strong organizational, self-management and communication skills Commitment to CRITAS (care, respect, integrity, trust and accountability, sustainability) values Experience with editing and proofreading UN documents and familiarity with UNICEF’s style and UN editorial manual desirable. Advocacy and presentation skills. Experience in the context of humanitarian action in the Pacific Region. Familiar with children's rights and gender issues in the context of humanitarian action. Experience in Information Management, including collection, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products.

Area(s) of expertise

Development programmes

Driving license

-

Languages

English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in social research and statistics, social and economic development, international cooperation, communications, Sociology, or another relevant technical field

Competencies and values

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☐ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☐ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☐ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☐ Judgement and Decision-making ☐ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☐ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Fiji is a middle-income country with adequate basic services. The UNICEF Pacific office is located in the capital city of Suva. Fiji along with many other Pacific Island countries is known for being one of the friendliest nations in the world. However, security precautions should be taken at all times. Fiji, in general, is a safe country where common sense goes a long way in avoiding risks such as pickpockets and house burglaries. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment the UN volunteer will be responsible for arranging his or her housing and other living essentials. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Reasonable accommodation

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

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