Corporate Alliance Officer

Job Description

How can you make a difference?

Under the general supervision of the Partnership Specialist, you will develop, manage, and evaluate non-financial partnerships with the corporate community in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives in the country. You will also pilot innovative solutions for on-the-ground programme delivery, set the child rights agenda in policy and advocacy development, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand as a technical expert in the area of child rights and responsible business.

The position is also expected to provide technical input in line with UNICEF’s strategic framework on CSR and manage programmatic alliances with national CSR-related agencies, including business industry champions and the Companies Commission of Guinea

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS:

Corporate Relations/Partnership Management – 40%

Identifying and scoping potential corporate partners in line with the Guinea Country Office programme priorities and section needs and developing MOUs and programme concept notes with inputs from the relevant sections. Effective and timely professional management of corporate partnerships and relations with potential, existing and past corporate partners. Build capacity of corporate partners in Children’s Rights and Business Principles including innovative approaches to support child rights among business operations.

Internal Corporate Engagement Liaison and Documentation – 25%

Tracking internal needs for potential corporate engagement initiatives and innovations. Facilitate documentation and sharing of lessons of Guinea’s best practices in CSR and children’s rights as part of building organizations capacity on policy and programme delivery. Develop best practices documentation that will provide input towards UNICEF country, regional and global CRS engagement.

Advocacy and Technical Inputs on CSR – 20%

In line with UNICEF’s strategic framework on CSR and promoting implementation of the Child Rights and Business Principles and tools. Advocacy with government of Guinea, industry bodies and national think tanks on CSR/Business Responsibility. Providing technical inputs to and managing strategic alliances with the National CSR Hub and other technical partnerships including capacity building.

Developing the Guinea CSR Strategy – 10%

This strategy will be the main advocacy tool towards achieving programmatic results, annual workplan, periodic updates and other documentation as needed. Ensure that the elaboration of strategy paper and annual work plan is timely executed and followed up to support country programme priorities, regional and global directives.

Participate and contribute to other office wide initiatives and events – 5%

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: GUI24T03 NOB TA Corporate Alliance Officer 364 days.docx

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• University degree in one or more of the following relevant disciplines Development, Marketing, Economics, CSR, Communication or Business Administration. Sound and up-to-date knowledge of corporate partnership management, corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the relevant field in consulting/programme development with particular focus on CSR, Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising, Marketing, Communication activities.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken French is required. English language skills are an asset.

Advertised: 12 Feb 2025 Greenwich Standard Time

Deadline: 26 Feb 2025 Greenwich Standard Time

About the Organization

UNICEF is out to change the world for children vaccination by vaccination, blanket by blanket, biscuit by biscuit, book by book. In most of America, these things are considered completely ordinary. But in many parts of the developing world, they can save a child's life. UNICEF is unique among world organizations and unique among those working with young people. As a global movement, we use our authority to influence decision makers and diverse partners to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. In 155 countries and territories, UNICEF's field staff uses hard-won expertise to meet the challenges facing children and those who care for them. Our history has given us a profound understanding of development and the importance of child health, education, equality and protection in advancing humanity. All that we do helps children realize their full potential. In support of UNICEF's work, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF focuses on five major priorities: education, emergencies, HIV/AIDS, immunization and malnutrition.