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For every child, a voice. 

Tanzania, now a lower-middle-income country, is making progress in education access, healthcare, and social inclusion. However, challenges persist in child rights, poverty, health, malnutrition, quality education and access to clean water which are compounded by humanitarian risks from climate change, regional instability and the hosting of refugees.

UNICEF's 2022-2027 Country Programme aligns with Tanzania's goals, focusing on child protection, education, health, HIV, nutrition, social policy, and WASH. With efforts concentrated in Kigoma, Mbeya, and Zanzibar, UNICEF’s strategies include system strengthening, partnerships, and social behaviour change. UNICEF’s work also addresses urbanization, responds to humanitarian situations, and ensures gender equality and disability inclusion across the programme.

How can you make a difference? 

This TA position is based in Dar es Salaam, as part of the Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships Section in UNICEF’s Tanzania Country Office. Under the supervision of the Partnership Specialist and the leadership of the Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP), the Private Sector Engagement Specialist will help deepen UNICEF’s collaboration with the private sector and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, policy influence and partnership with the private sector. The Specialist will lead in updating and implementation of the private sector engagement strategy. S/he will steward and grow existing corporate partnerships as well as identify and develop new major corporate partnerships. The key result is to ensure greater income and influence for UNICEF in support of its mission in Tanzania. 

Scope of work 

Under the supervision of the Partnership Specialist, the incumbent will:  
1. Private sector engagement strategy 

• Develops and maintains deep knowledge and familiarity of the existing and prospective private sector partners and other relevant stakeholders 

• Routinely review and update the private sector engagement strategy based on current trends 

• Strengthens the private sector engagement strategy to promote Children’s Rights and Business Principles, Business for Results (B4R) and to leverage private sector support (resources and influence). 
  
  

 2. Private Sector engagement and partnerships 

• Scans and scouts the external environment for opportunities and risks, and shares information on current trends; 

• Advises on engagement with private sector partners 

• Promotes among associations (employers association, business forums, sectoral associations and confederations the need to develop regulations ensuring protection of children’s rights.  

3. Internal knowledge management 

• Tracks engagement with private sector partners and conducts required clearance and due diligence processes 

• Performs capacity building related duties to ensure the success of the team, including guiding, training, and coaching short-term staff, including interns and consultants, as required.  

• Keeps Country Management Team and relevant UNICEF colleagues informed about the private sector environment 

• Provides country programme updates with regards to private sector engagement.  

 4. Support of overall resource mobilization efforts  

• Identifies, builds and secures Public Private Partnerships (PPP) 

• Supports the review and quality assurance of external reports and other documents 

• Performs any other tasks as required 
   

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will need to have… 

The Private Sector Engagement Specialist is a seasoned professional in the field of external relations, in particular private sector engagement and partnership development.   

Education  

• Advanced university degree (minimum Master’s level) in international development, international relations, political science, business administration, marketing or other related field. 

Work Experience 

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in external relations, fundraising, resource mobilization and/or private sector engagement related activities 

• Proven record in engaging with private sector entities 

• Experience in working for a private sector entity locally or internationally in the area of corporate social responsibility or related field is an asset. 

• Excellent knowledge of English is required with knowledge of another UN language considered as an asset 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• As an asset, demonstrated experience in engaging private sector entities on child right’s issues 

• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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