Consultancy: Support Coordination, Knowledge Management and Research for 3-4 Foundation Partners in Esar, (12 Months), Nairobi at UNICEF

Key functions and objectives:


Under the overall guidance of the Senior Advisor Partnerships and the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist in the PPP section at ESARO, the consultant will provide strategic and operational support to strengthen the management of key regional and country-level private sector partnerships. In particular:
Growing and maintaining existing partnerships: Drive understanding and action around our existing Foundation partners such that they continue to grow and renew their collaboration with UNICEF on the Africa continent (e.g. LDSC, Mastercard Foundation and others). This will require a focus on supporting oversight around implementation and engagement during the partnership cycle and working to coordinate diverse teams involved.
Seeking new partnerships in alignment with Foundations' localization strategies: Support region and continent specific priorities and action that drives new partnerships with foundations. This will entail strong collaboration with colleagues across programme and Natcoms / partnership so that efforts to bring in new partners are coordinated and effective. It will also entail continuing the positioning of UNICEF within foundations' networks and platforms relevant in the continent.
Capacity building, ways of working and information sharing: Deliver and further refine all needed technical assistance and capacity building around the Foundations strategy model in ESAR and collaborate on all partnership where applicable. Establish strong working relationships with WCAR and North Africa in support of excellence in teamwork and partnership growth and renewal based on foundations' preferred ways of working and goals. Maintain information up to date on top foundations prospects/partners based in the region and ensure it is accessible and up to date for technical teams and leadership easy access.
Provide ongoing support to country offices in their engagements with foundations' counterparts, and in support of UNICEF's positioning in regional fora. Support UNICEF's thought leadership in continental forums, based on partner/prospect intel jointly with technical teams.


Desired competencies, technical background and experience


Education: Master's degree in development or any related field
At least five years of relevant experience in grant oversight, managing proposals and reports for private donors