UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

For every child, [insert tagline]

The Mongolia Country Office Country Programme is committed to protecting children's rights in line with international obligations. The programme priorities were selected based on consultations with national counterparts, United Nations agencies, and development partners to focus on areas that need action to achieve child-related national priorities and reduce equity gaps. The programme priorities, which include Health, Education, WASH and CC, Child Protection, and Social Policy, aims to promote funding, policies, and address geographic disparities across the country. 

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How can you make a difference? 

• Provide support in the development of a vision and strategy for engagements and partnerships with the business sector to benefit children in Mongolia.
• Work with different sections to help identify and cultivate relationships with key private sector stakeholders, including corporations, industry associations, and business leaders.
• Support the development and maintenance of partnerships with businesses for program delivery and advocacy. This includes gathering market intelligence, assisting in donor prospection, drafting program propositions and partnership agreements, and supporting donor reporting, while ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of private sector engagement projects and initiatives.
• Help identify and secure funding and in-kind support from private sector partners.
• Promote the organization’s mission and programs within the private sector to raise awareness and support.
• Assist in supporting the Government in implementing the CRC General Comment #16 on Business and Child Rights to strengthen the policy environment for child-friendly workplaces and businesses.
• Support the rollout of the Business For Results (B4R) initiative in Mongolia, working closely with Program Sections and the Regional Office to apply knowledge and strengthen UNICEF Mongolia’s capacity to work with businesses.
• Support in implementing the work plan for the assigned area to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of results, in line with UNICEF Mongolia’s partnership strategy.
• Support the Office in maintaining effective relationships with the Government, UN agencies, NGOs, and other partners to keep them informed about UNICEF’s work with businesses in Mongolia and increase collaboration potential.
• Prepare regular reports on engagement activities, outcomes, and impact for internal and external stakeholders.

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

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in private sector engagement, partnership development, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of the private sector and its role in social development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of development programming for children or related field will be considered a strong asset.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organisation.
• Fluency in English and the local language.

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…

• Builds and maintains partnerships [I]
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness [I]
• Drive to achieve results for impact [I]
• Innovates and embraces change [I]
• Manages ambiguity and complexity [I]
• Thinks and acts strategically [I]
• Works collaboratively with others[I]

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. 

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. 

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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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