Organization: Conciliation Resources
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 05 Feb 2014

Head of Strategic Partnerships and Development

Full-time (37.5 hours), permanent contract

Location: London-based with occasional travel

Salary: £46,434 plus 9% employer pension contribution

Closing date: 9am (UK time) Wednesday 5 February 2014

Interviews: week commencing 10 February 2014

Do you have substantial and senior fundraising experience and a track record of successfully raising funds? Do you have knowledge of the donors that support our sector? Are you a great communicator? Could you lead on developing and implementing our fundraising strategy in the years ahead? Are you interested in supporting others to work for peace and conflict resolution?

The Head of Strategic Partnerships and Development is a senior role in Conciliation Resources helping us to grow the scale and impact of our work. The successful candidate will ensure that challenging fundraising targets are met, and that we have strong working relations and good communications with our donors. S/he will lead a small and high-performing fundraising team. The Head of Strategic Partnerships and Development will offer leadership in developing our fundraising strategies and overall coordination and management of their implementation, including plans for raising both restricted and unrestricted income.

Candidates should have significant senior fundraising experience and a strong track record in managing successful donor relationships - including with the EU, UK and other governments. S/he should have a good knowledge of best practice in fundraising and project plannning, (including logframes) proposal writing and reporting. S/he should also have tenacity in seeking results and good communication and negotiation skills.

For a full job description and application form, visit our website: http://www.c-r.org/jobs

How to apply:

For a full job description and application form, visit our website: http://www.c-r.org/jobs

Organization: Bioversity International
Country: Italy
Closing date: 25 Nov 2013

Bioversity is now looking for an entrepreneurial, mission-focused Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement with a proven track record in positioning international organizations with donors, partners and communicators. The individual should have a proven track record in securing funding from bilateral, multilateral, foundations and corporate donors, and in developing and deploying effective partnership strategies. This is an exciting time to join Bioversity International. You will work in a fast-moving international setting on issues that are increasingly in the spotlight, and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to our ability to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The position is based at Bioversity International’s Headquarters in Maccarese, near Rome, Italy.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Director General, and in close collaboration with Bioversity International’s research leaders, the Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement will develop and execute strategies that expand the role that Bioversity’s communications, partnerships and global initiatives play in enhancing the impact of the organizations’ research. The individual will provide leadership in the organization’s resource mobilization and engagement strategies and enhancing the international profile of Bioversity International. He or she will support the Director General in cultivating, building and nurturing resource partners as well as Institutional strategic partnerships and alliances that are essential for advancing and successfully achieving the mission of Bioversity International. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of External Engagement will contribute to the overall effective management of Bioversity.

Specific responsibilities

Resource Mobilization• Lead and implement a fund raising programme, with a focus on bilateral, multilateral, foundations and corporate donors; • Identify, engage and secure support from a range of funders, including governments, international and national agencies, multilateral institutions, non-governmental organizations, foundations and the private sector;• Ensure Bioversity is fully informed on key trends by scanning the market environment, generating and analyzing related data and information, and sharing it within the organization;
• Support staff in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes of potential Bioversity International funders;• Work closely with the Director General and ensure Board and Honorary Council’s support to lead and manage the process of developing in detail the strategies and tactics for approaching specific funders, be they corporate, foundations or individuals; • Help create awareness of the impact and tangible benefits generated through past, present and future investments in Bioversity International’s research;• Provide regular and appropriate reporting to the Director General and the Bioversity International Board on the fundraising programme; • Increase the visibility and understanding of Bioversity, through effective communication of its scientific work, particularly with funders internationally; this will include developing and nurturing relationships with key external stakeholders who can help to deliver our messages to a wider audience;

Partnership and Global Initiatives• Ensure Bioversity is working strategically with partners at the international and national level;• Support the Director General in cultivating, building and nurturing resource partners as well as Institutional strategic partnerships and alliances that are essential for advancing and successfully achieving the mission of Bioversity International;• Create a system for assessing and monitoring the value of partnerships across the organization;• Ensure that Bioversity is engaged in important global initiatives that align with its strategy and enhance its impact;• Ensure communications, resource mobilization and partnership strategies are aligned;

Other• Oversee the Communications function, having the Head of Communications as a direct report;• Develop budgets and work plans for the External Engagement staff;• Lead and motivate a team of approximately 10 to 15 staff.

Essential qualifications experience and competencies• A university degree.• At least 10 years’ progressively responsible experience in, and a track record of, strategic external engagement in the private or public sector, including experience in an international not-for profit environment.• Knowledge and understanding of agricultural research and development issues.• A track record of managing or leading resource mobilization programmes.• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a multi cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to make clear and highly-articulate presentations to a variety of high-level stakeholders and be pro-actively engaging with and influencing audiences across a range of channels.• Strategic thinker and entrepreneurial spirit.• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.• Excellent people management skills, with a strong team orientation.• Commitment to Bioversity International vision, aims and values; • Strong work ethics and integrity.

Desirable qualifications, experience and competencies• An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a scientific field relevant to Bioversity’s research agenda (e.g. agricultural development, rural development, agricultural economics, biodiversity or conservation).• Experience in an agricultural research for development organization addressing global issues such as climate change, food security and environmental degradation.• Proficiency in other major international languages, such as Spanish, French, Italian.

Terms and conditions:

This is an internationally recruited position. Bioversity International offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, non-contributory retirement plan, medical insurance, housing allowance and leave provisions. All benefits are denominated and paid in US Dollars. The initial contract, renewable, will be for a period of three years, subject to a probationary period of one year.

How to apply:

To apply

To apply for the post, please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post along with your CV/resume in strict confidence by email only to Karem Armstrong at karem@darylupsall.com

Please send Word documents only. No photos please. Documents should be titled "your name cover letter" and "your name CV". Please put "Bioversity - Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement" in the email subject line. Please also let us know how you heard about the role.

Organization: UN Children's Fund - United States Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 25 Oct 2013

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, 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 ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, please visit unicefusa.org.

Officer, Foundation Partnerships

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF is seeking an Officer to support the Workstream 2 portfolio of partners and grants within the Foundation Partnerships (FNs) team. The overarching goal of Workstream 2 is to leverage key foundation donor partnerships in support of UNICEF’s work in the areas of maternal, neonatal and child health, health system initiatives in the post- 2015 environment and humanitarian response.

Reporting to Director, Foundation Partnerships, the Officer will support key portions of the Foundation Partnerships team mandate in support of UNICEF’s work in the areas of maternal/child health, health system strengthening and humanitarian response. In general, such support will consist of research, writing, partner outreach/client management and various analytical tasks, with a particular focus on development and management of grants/grant-based initiatives to effectively leverage leading global development partners. In addition and upon request, the Officer will assist the wider Foundation Partnerships team by performing similar tasks essential to the FNs team’s ability to cultivate, manage and grow its current portfolio of complex, multi-year grant programs.

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

Grant Development/Grants Management

• Draft sections of key documents, including grant proposals, sub-award agreements, reports, and presentations intended for a variety of purposes and audiences.

• Ensure timely execution of grant/sub-award agreements, entry/updating of project records in the grants management database and execution of funds transfer to sub-awardees.

• Prepare and deliver reports/presentations to internal and external stakeholders on progress of partnerships.

• Conduct due diligence to identify legal, procedural and financial issues for potential grants/sub-awards prior to proposal submission/approval, as well as over the life of multi-year grant projects.

• Develop/maintain up-to-date versions of standard attachments to grant applications and assist FNs team members to assemble grant application proposals.

• Liaise with other USF departments and UNICEF staff to ensure successful implementation of Public-Private Partnerships/Foundation Partnerships’ strategy and partnership initiatives.

• Potential ownership and management of smaller grants within the FNs team portfolio as per growing role/responsibility over time.

• Other research/writing/operations tasks as required to support FNs department development and implementation of its annual growth strategy.

Operations

• Develop/utilize various systems for managing and tracking key phases in the life cycle of grant-funded programs, including execution of grant and sub-award agreements, funds receipt and transfer, and report development and submission.

• Ensure that sub-award templates are regularly updated as needed and reviewed/approved by the USF’s finance and compliance personnel and orient new staff in the use of these forms.

• Liaise with USF finance and compliance personnel to resolve any legal, procedural and financial issues regarding sub-granting/contracting processes.

• Become proficient in using the USF’s grant management database and act as a resource person for other FNs staff that use the system.

• Liaise with finance personnel as needed to ensure timely transfer of funds to sub-awardees.

• Assist in organizing travel for FNs team members.

• Assist the FNs team to troubleshoot operational challenges as these arise.

New Business Development

• Conduct key research to help formulate partnership strategies and identify partners and relationships that will serve the organization’s mission and goals.

• As directed, represent the FNs team at U.S. Fund and UNICEF-sponsored program presentations (Brown Bags, Lunch & Learn presentations, updates and briefings) and prepare or collect meeting notes and presentation materials.

• Generate periodic e-mail review/assessment of key themes, developments, projects, grants, programs, etc., in the FNs & global development community.

Qualifications:

• A BA or BS is required and an advanced degree preferred in international development, international relations, global/public health, public policy/advocacy, economics or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in grant proposal writing, grants management and/or administration-related role, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong “client service” orientation and interpersonal as well as negotiation skills, quantitative and analytical skills, and written/verbal communication skills. Note: candidates selected for an interview may be asked to submit writing samples of past work, and a writing assessment may also be administered.

• Familiarity with current global health/development issues, UN agencies preferred.

• Ability to contribute to proposals, reports, research and presentations that are client-ready and reflect analytical thinking, creativity and a clear understanding of both the prospective partner’s requirements and The U. S. Fund for UNICEF’s programs and assets.

• Proven ability to prioritize, work independently, handle multiple, complex tasks simultaneously, generate pragmatic solutions to address potential roadblocks as well as leverage key opportunities.

• Ability to navigate complex environments, and help build relationships with a variety of different institutions.

• Knowledge of U. S. & international grant-making rules and regulations, as well as private foundation policies, is ideal.

• 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.

How to apply:

To Apply – Please apply on-line at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&c...

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

The U. S. Fund for UNICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Organization: Global Health Fellows Program
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 Sep 2013

Global Health Fellows Program II

Technical Advisor I: Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships

Location: Washington, DC

The Global Health Fellows Program II (GHFP-II) seeks an Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships (GHFP-II-P2-081) to work within the Front Office of the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition in the Bureau for Global Health. Assignment: Two year fellowship. GHFP-II is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs.

The Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships (Advisor) will engage the private sector in improving health outcomes by supporting the development, introduction and scale-up of innovation, evidence-based interventions, and commercial solutions. The Advisor will be responsible for a range of strategic, research, partnership development, and communications activities such as analyzing current trends related to the intersection between business and global health, conducting background research on potential and current partners, and building and managing relationships with the private sector. S/he will also support the development of written materials to inform corporate partners and the public on HIDN’s portfolio and opportunities for private sector engagement. For a full description of roles and responsibilities, please go to our website at www.ghfp.net.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree or higher in international development, international health, foreign affairs, business or a related field; 0-7 years’ experience in private sector work, partnership building, international development or communications with or without experience in an international resource challenged setting; Experience and/or knowledge of private sector partnerships and/or mHealth initiatives; Demonstrated ability to set and achieve realistic targets and demonstrated ability to close deals and deliver products; Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with people of varied profession, cultural and educational backgrounds; and ability to work under pressure and in teams; Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills; Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills; Excels at, and comfortable with, providing oral communications and presentations to a wide variety of audiences at all levels and sizes; High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Power Point, Excel; proficiency in database management and visual communications/graphic arts; Ability to travel internationally; US Citizenship or US permanent residency required.

How to apply:

All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and biodata form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on September 2, 2013. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

Organization: GRM International
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 11 Aug 2013

In Afghanistan, Futures Group is implementing the Health Policy Project (HPP), a global, 5 year cooperative agreement funded by USAID. The overall goal of HPP is to strengthen developing country national and sub-national policy, advocacy, and governance for strategic, equitable, and sustainable health programming. HPP focuses on key health issues—namely, family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), HIV, and maternal health (MH)—while also promoting health systems strengthening and program integration.

A key activity within the HPP Afghanistan work plan is to build the capacity of the MoPH to design, negotiate and manage PPPs.  With support from the earlier USAID-funded project (COMPRI-A), the MOPH PPP Unit was established within the MoPH General Directorate of Policy and Planning to design, negotiate, and manage large PPPs, starting with hospital PPPs and scaling up to other areas, such as the pharmaceutical sector. HPP is providing technical assistance to the PPP Unit to, among other things, develop supportive legislation to enable required PPP activities within Afghanistan’s legal framework; develop PPP guidelines and manuals; finalize a PPP lease agreement; and finalize the operation and maintenance agreement.

We are currently recruiting a Legal Advisor to provide legal advice and technical assistance on matters relating to securing and managing large hospital PPPs.

Specifically, the Legal Advisor consultant will:

• Lead finalization of the draft PPP regulation;
• Undertake legal due diligence and assist in the preparation of all aspects of securing a PPP hospital lease and performance contracts by reviewing relevant Afghan laws and HPP technical documents, including PPP feasibility studies and value for money assessments, to ensure project risks are appropriately borne by the successful private sector bidder;
• Provide written opinions on legal and regulatory matters related to PPP project development;
• Assist the PPP Unit in drafting and finalizing upcoming hospital PPP agreements;
• Provide legal input in all phases of procurement, including, but not limited to: tender documentation (service standards, performance indicators, payment mechanism, and all other contractual aspects), bid evaluation and negotiation prior to financial closure;
• Ensure international PPP probity and transparency standards are incorporated in the above processes;
• Provide on-the-job training on PPP legal matters to the PPP Unit.

You will demonstrate:

• University degree in Law, Master’s degree preferred;
• At least 5-7 years of professional, verifiable experience in legal aspects of PPPs, especially hospital PPPs;
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex PPP/Concession agreements;
• Excellent written and spoken English Language.

Proposed timeline

The consultancy timeline is from August 1 – October 31, 2013.  The maximum number of days for this consultancy is 48 days, not to exceed 6 days in any one week or 8 hours in a day. This is inclusive of remote work and 2 trips to Kabul for periods of 3 weeks (August and September/October).

Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sruti Ravi: sruti.ravi@grminternational.com.

How to apply:

To register your interest, please submit your CV through the GRM International Careers Page www.grminternational.com

Applications close on 11 August 2013.

In October 2011 GRM International and the Futures Group merged to become a major global force in development with approximately 90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $225 million in revenue. The combined group has a multi sectoral focus, more diverse technical offerings and a wider geographic reach. We aim to be a world leader in everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards. By exceeding our clients’ expectations and creating value for them, we will create value for our shareholders and employees. To achieve this, we need consistent and sustainable growth.

To keep up to date with the latest jobs and development sector news, visit www.grminternational.com  and www.futuresgroup.com and follow us on facebook | linkedin | twitter.

 

 

Organization: UN Children's Fund - United States Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, 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 ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, please visit unicefusa.org.

Manager, Data & Learning - Foundation Partnerships

Reporting to the Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships, the Manager for Data & Learning will assist in:

•Cultivating, managing and growing Foundation Partnerships’ current portfolio of complex, multi-year grant programs with leading U. S. private foundations, including reporting, tracking, compliance/governance, contracts, and relationship management with multiple foundation partners and other key internal/external stakeholders. Special focus will be on the following:

•Development and management of grants/grant-based initiatives that will effectively leverage U. S. private foundations and other key partners in support of UNICEF’s work in bringing results-based innovations to scale, including programs featuring data and monitoring, social innovation/entrepreneurship, technology for development, etc.

•Day-to-day management and further development of existing grant portfolio that focuses on global/local data and monitoring of results for children, technology for development.Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

•Contribute to the development and implementation of an external visibility strategy to increase the public profile of UNICEF’s work that is funded by U. S. private foundations and key partners, including outreach and communications platforms, convenings, and the creation of a Special Advisors group.

•Serve as a point of contact with multiple partners for specific projects that include U. S. private foundations and other global development stakeholders, coordinate necessary internal and external resources to ensure all grant programs are effectively executed and partners’ needs are fully met.

•Draft key Foundations and grant stewardship documents, in whole or in part, including grant proposals, reports, and presentations intended for a wide variety of purposes and audiences.

•Conduct due diligence to identify legal, procedural and financial issues for potential grants prior to proposal submission/approval, as well as over the life of multi-year grant projects.

•Prepare and deliver detailed and timely reports/presentations to internal and external stakeholders on the progress of UNICEF’s partnerships with foundations.

•Conduct key research to help formulate partnership strategies and identify partners and relationships that will serve the organization’s mission and goals.

•Support the Foundation Partnerships team’s development and implementation of their annual growth strategy, reporting to the Senior Director.

•Liaise with other U.S. Fund for UNICEF departments and UNICEF staff to ensure successful implementation of Foundation Partnerships’ strategy and partnership initiatives.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree in international development, international relations, global/public health, public policy/advocacy, economics or a related field strongly preferred.

•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in U. S. private foundation grants cultivation and management, with demonstrated track record of successfully achieving funding for as well as administering large-scale projects.

•Knowledge of, and preferably direct experience with, grant-making rules, regulations and policies of U. S. private foundations as well as federal grant-making institutions.

•Familiarity with current global health/development issues, UN agencies strongly preferred.

•Experience in helping to lead, formulate and improve initiatives for leading U. S. public institutions that focus on education, visibility and/or shared learning strongly preferred.

•Ability to contribute to proposals, reports, research and presentations that are client-ready and reflect analytical thinking, creativity and a clear understanding of both the prospective partner’s requirements and USF’s programs and assets.

•Proven ability to prioritize, work independently, handle multiple, complex tasks simultaneously, generate pragmatic solutions to address potential roadblocks as well as leverage key opportunities.

•Ability to navigate complex environments; help build relationships with a variety of different institutions.

•Strong “client service” orientation and interpersonal as well as negotiation skills, quantitative and analytical skills, and written/verbal communication skills.

•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.

The U. S. Fund for UNICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

How to apply:

To Apply: Please apply online at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&c...

Organization: UN Children's Fund - United States Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, 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 ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, please visit unicefusa.org.

Manager, Data & Learning - Foundation Partnerships

Reporting to the Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships, the Manager for Data & Learning will assist in:

•Cultivating, managing and growing Foundation Partnerships’ current portfolio of complex, multi-year grant programs with leading U. S. private foundations, including reporting, tracking, compliance/governance, contracts, and relationship management with multiple foundation partners and other key internal/external stakeholders. Special focus will be on the following:

•Development and management of grants/grant-based initiatives that will effectively leverage U. S. private foundations and other key partners in support of UNICEF’s work in bringing results-based innovations to scale, including programs featuring data and monitoring, social innovation/entrepreneurship, technology for development, etc.

•Day-to-day management and further development of existing grant portfolio that focuses on global/local data and monitoring of results for children, technology for development.Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

•Contribute to the development and implementation of an external visibility strategy to increase the public profile of UNICEF’s work that is funded by U. S. private foundations and key partners, including outreach and communications platforms, convenings, and the creation of a Special Advisors group.

•Serve as a point of contact with multiple partners for specific projects that include U. S. private foundations and other global development stakeholders, coordinate necessary internal and external resources to ensure all grant programs are effectively executed and partners’ needs are fully met.

•Draft key Foundations and grant stewardship documents, in whole or in part, including grant proposals, reports, and presentations intended for a wide variety of purposes and audiences.

•Conduct due diligence to identify legal, procedural and financial issues for potential grants prior to proposal submission/approval, as well as over the life of multi-year grant projects.

•Prepare and deliver detailed and timely reports/presentations to internal and external stakeholders on the progress of UNICEF’s partnerships with foundations.

•Conduct key research to help formulate partnership strategies and identify partners and relationships that will serve the organization’s mission and goals.

•Support the Foundation Partnerships team’s development and implementation of their annual growth strategy, reporting to the Senior Director.

•Liaise with other U.S. Fund for UNICEF departments and UNICEF staff to ensure successful implementation of Foundation Partnerships’ strategy and partnership initiatives.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree in international development, international relations, global/public health, public policy/advocacy, economics or a related field strongly preferred.

•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in U. S. private foundation grants cultivation and management, with demonstrated track record of successfully achieving funding for as well as administering large-scale projects.

•Knowledge of, and preferably direct experience with, grant-making rules, regulations and policies of U. S. private foundations as well as federal grant-making institutions.

•Familiarity with current global health/development issues, UN agencies strongly preferred.

•Experience in helping to lead, formulate and improve initiatives for leading U. S. public institutions that focus on education, visibility and/or shared learning strongly preferred.

•Ability to contribute to proposals, reports, research and presentations that are client-ready and reflect analytical thinking, creativity and a clear understanding of both the prospective partner’s requirements and USF’s programs and assets.

•Proven ability to prioritize, work independently, handle multiple, complex tasks simultaneously, generate pragmatic solutions to address potential roadblocks as well as leverage key opportunities.

•Ability to navigate complex environments; help build relationships with a variety of different institutions.

•Strong “client service” orientation and interpersonal as well as negotiation skills, quantitative and analytical skills, and written/verbal communication skills.

•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.

The U. S. Fund for UNICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

How to apply:

To Apply: Please apply online at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&c...