Manager, Foundation Partnerships

Job title:

Manager, Foundation Partnerships

Company

Unicef

Job description

Organization OverviewUNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.
Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.
We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.
UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.Position: Manager, Foundation PartnershipsLocation: National / FlexibleFLSA Status: ExemptSalary: The estimated salary range for this role is $68,000 – $85,000. The midpoint for this salary range is $85,000. Actual pay will vary based on varying factors, including but not limited to relevant experience.Position DescriptionReporting to the Deputy Director, Foundations Partnerships, the Manager, Foundation Partnerships will be responsible for managing complex grants, and supporting the growth of existing, and/or the development of new partnerships with leading U.S. private foundations and institutions. The Manager will assist in securing, managing and growing grants/grant-based initiatives that effectively leverage leading global health and development partners in support of UNICEF’s program and advocacy goals. The Manager serves as a point of contact with multiple partners for specific grants that include U.S. private foundations and other global development stakeholders, coordinating internal and external resources to ensure that grant-funded programs managed by UNICEF USA are effectively executed and partners’ needs are fully met. The Manager will contribute to the development and support the implementation of UNICEF USA’s strategy to grow partnerships and achieve aggressive revenue targets in support of the Foundation Partnerships team’s annual goals.Position ResponsibilitiesGrants Management (80%)

• Directly manage a portfolio of a mix of straight-forward and complex grants and the attendant donor relationships.
• Work closely with UNICEF colleagues to develop high-quality grant proposals with U.S. Foundations, ensuring that partnership terms follow UNICEF and UUSA processes and guidelines.
• Serve as administrative and financial manager over the lifetime of assigned grants, tracking implementation progress, funds utilization and progress toward achievement of project milestones and results.
• Ensure timely receipt of project deliverables and required reports, budgets, and results frameworks; prepare and submit consolidated reports to funders and other internal and external stakeholders on the progress of UNICEF’s partnerships with foundations.
• Develop and manage sub-grant agreements and contracts for non-UNICEF implementing partners; draft and approve scopes of work, budgets, and reporting forms.
• Conduct due diligence to identify legal, procedural and financial issues for potential grants prior to proposal submission/approval, and over the life of multi-year grant-funded projects.
• Participate in executing partner engagement opportunities, in alignment with assigned portfolio and/or in coordination with the Foundation Partnerships Engagement Strategy.
• Liaise with UNICEF and other internal/external UNICEF USA stakeholders on key issues under the programmatic work areas defined above, including individual projects/initiatives.

Partnership Development (10%)

• Support the management of key relationships with UNICEF Program and UNICEF Private Sector Fundraising Partnerships as they pertain to Foundation Partnerships.
• Support the development, management and expansion of high-impact funding opportunities with U.S. foundations, in collaboration with UNICEF colleagues at country office, regional and HQ levels.
• Support communication efforts to engage with current and prospective partners under the Foundation Partnerships business development strategy (e.g., manage outreach to partners, liaise with and coordinate internal stakeholder groups as needed).
• Conduct research, analyze data and develop presentations to help formulate partnership strategies and identify partners and relationships that will serve the organization’s mission and goals.

Strategy & Operations (10%)

• Maintain and update as necessary information about Foundation-funded programs in UNICEF USA’s grants management database; track and document key phases in the life cycle of funded programs, including proposal development, funds receipt and transfer, execution of grant and sub-award agreements, and report development and submission.
• Liaise with UNICEF USA finance and compliance personnel to resolve any legal, procedural or financial issues regarding grants, sub-grants and contracts.
• Maximize outcomes by partnering with internal UUSA teams (Finance, Individual and Institutional Philanthropy, Marketing & Communications, Philanthropy Insight, Philanthropy Advancement, and the Impact Fund for Children) to leverage resources.
• Partner with Philanthropy Advancement and Philanthropy Insight to identify business needs and resources to drive a culture of data-driven decision making.
• Contribute to strengthening the Foundation Partnerships team’s internal and external “best practice” processes and mechanisms, including for grants management.
• Communicate clearly with supervisor on opportunities to maintain or grow revenue, and challenges that may impact results.
• Support the cultivation of specific thematic strategies in support of the Foundation Partnerships program thematic verticals.
• Support the identification of external opportunities to leverage UNICEF’s brand and programmatic expertise.
• Demonstrate and deploy strong knowledge of UNICEF’s global role as it relates to the programmatic work areas defined above, in writing and in person.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in international development, international relations, global/public health or a related field welcome;
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience, with a focus in developing and managing complex partnerships with leading U.S./international institutional funding partners and in private foundation grants cultivation and management desired, and a demonstrated track record of successfully achieving funding for/administering large-scale projects;
• Knowledge of, and preferably direct experience with, grant-making rules, regulations and policies of U. S. private foundations; familiarity with current global health/development issues, UN agencies;
• Knowledge of gender, data, and/or advocacy a plus.
• Preferred partnership development, fundraising and relationship management skills, with proven ability to meet aggressive funding targets;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, excellent communication and entrepreneurial thinking. Must be able to formulate strategies and concepts and influence others. Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals, and direct experience engaging with senior-level decision makers and influential individuals in foundations / philanthropy community;
• Some travel may be required, within the U.S. or internationally

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. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at .

Expected salary

$68000 per year

Location

New Jersey

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 06:42:35 GMT

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