United States of America: Temporary Assistant Director, UNICEF Relations & Program Strategy

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in 190 countries and territories to put children first. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF (USF) supports UNICEF's work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when no children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org.

Temporary Assistant Director,UNICEF Relations and Program Strategy

Reporting to the Managing Director of Global Programs and Field Engagement (GPFE) Department, the Temporary Assistant Director will manage the relations and engagement with UNICEF colleagues in New York, country offices, and regional office; build capacity of staff on UNICEF programs; and strengthen knowledge management related to information on UNICEF programs.

This full-time temporary assignment is for 16 weeks starting in December 2016.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to)**:**

UNICEF relations and engagement

• Provide guidance on engaging UNICEF colleagues with key U.S. Fund (USF) constituents for maximum reach and impact while working to achieve mutual goals

• Oversee UNICEF participation in USF special events such as the Annual Meeting, Snowflake Ball, regional speaker series, etc.

UNICEF education and program guidance

• Actualize an educational program on UNICEF for USF staff, building staff’s capacity to articulate UNICEF’s approach, programs, and priorities in an accurate and compelling manner with key stakeholders

• Provide staff access to quality, updated educational materials and resources on UNICEF’s approach and programs

• Curate and oversee the production of the department’s monthly UNICEF Program and Funding Bulletin, ensuring that content is salient to USF staff with regard to program information and funding needs and aligned with strategic priorities

• Make presentations and lead meetings on programs with donors and UNICEF colleagues and with USF staff

• Manage outreach to UNICEF regarding UNICEF and/or UN events and meetings at New York Headquarters that could be attended by USF staff (or constituents)

• Provide special trainings to regional and national board members and other constituents as needed.

UNICEF Program info acquisition, management and dissemination

• Stay abreast of the current situation for women and children in development and humanitarian settings

• Operate as a day-to-day focal point and UNICEF program resource for USF departments

• Review, edit, and fact check data used in USF communications, e.g., key reports, proposals, and concept notes

Other Duties

• Manage the UNICEF Relations and Program Strategy Senior Associate and intern(s) related to UNICEF engagement, UNICEF education and program guidance, knowledge management, and other responsibilities, as needed

• Support team members on grants management issues, as needed

• Assist with special projects and other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in social sciences, international development, public health, public administration, public policy, or a related field and a minimum of 7 years related experience

• Direct knowledge of international development and/or humanitarian affairs, including knowledge of UNICEF and the United Nations

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills including the ability to effectively liaise with people in diverse multi-cultural environments

• Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills

• Excellent organization and strong attention to detail

• Proven ability to creatively solve problems and meet the needs of diverse stakeholders

• Proven ability to lead and manage a team

• Proven ability to work under deadline pressure and handle multiple, complex projects simultaneously

• Experience and adaptability to using a variety of technologies, such as proprietary grants management and CRM databases, FreshDesk, MailChimp, Survey Monkey, BaseCamp, SharePoint, and other tools as needed

• Must demonstrate USF Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

USF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

To Apply- Please Apply Online at: http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&cws=1&rid=764