Mission and objectives

UNICEF is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. UNICEF Health program is designed to support national health priorities with focus on programs that will positively impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged children, such as the prevention and treatment of diseases through establishing community-level efforts and services to promote the health and well-being of children. In line with this strategy, UNICEF supports immunization and health prevention programs for childhood diseases and funding for sustainable health services. UNICEF programs have been guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), which affirms the right of all children to “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health.” UNICEF is committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential. We believe that ensuring a happy and healthy child begins before birth: from ensuring his/her mother has access to good neonatal care and delivering in a clean, safe environment to reaching adulthood as a responsible, healthy and informed parent to the next generation. This journey relies on a child having access to shelter, good nutrition, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education.

Context

UNICEF works on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and abuse. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. Under the supervision of the Partnerships Specialist, Partnerships Officer UNV is responsible for supporting UNICEF’s engagement with the private sector, foundations, civil society, and other stakeholders by contributing to partnership development, coordination, research, proposal preparation, reporting, and administrative management. This role helps strengthen UNICEF’s resource mobilization efforts and supports the implementation of the Country Office’s private sector engagement strategy.

Task Description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the UNICEF Nigeria Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the volunteer will perform the following tasks: 1- Partnership Research, Mapping & Outreach Support • Research and evaluate corporations, foundations, private sector organizations’ corporate social responsibility/environmental, social, and governance patterns • Develop partner summaries, analytical briefs, and landscape assessments to guide engagement approaches • Facilitate early-stage contact activities such as meeting coordination, briefing preparation, and follow-through management • Track potential partner pipeline and monitor engagement status. • Support the establishment of UNICEF Nigeria’s individual giving initiative • Provide strategic coordination for UNICEF Nigeria’s Foundations Task Force 2- Proposal Creation & Document Preparation • Assist in developing concept papers, funding proposals, donor briefings, presentation materials, discussion guides, and partnership communications • Collect and verify programme information and data for accuracy and comprehensibility • Verify that all materials meet UNICEF's brand guidelines and quality expectations 3- Partner Relationship Support • Facilitate continued partner engagement through prompt communication, updates, and coordination activities • Assist with organizing meetings, site visits, events, and visibility initiatives involving partners • Prepare standard communications, acknowledgment letters, and meeting records • Monitor and ensure fulfilment of partner agreements, visibility needs, and reporting deadlines 4- Reporting & Grant Administration Support • Support donor and partner report preparation by gathering programme details, data, images, and impact stories • Track agreement obligations and ensure adherence to UNICEF protocols and donor specifications • Help monitor partnership outcomes, key performance indicators, and implementation status • Keep thorough records for audit and accountability requirements 5- Information Systems, Customer Relationship Management - CRM & Documentation • Update partner information in UNICEF's Partnerships Management Portal (UNISON) and related platforms • Contribute to internal data gathering, performance dashboards, and status summaries • Maintain organized digital filing systems (SharePoint/Teams/OneDrive) for efficient document access • Support due diligence processes, vetting procedures, and record maintenance 6- Cross-Team Collaboration & Technical Assistance • Coordinate with programme teams, Communication, Supply, and Finance to collect input for proposals and reports. • Support communication and programme teams in preparing content for partner visibility. • Contribute to internal meetings, briefings, and strategy discussions on private sector engagement. • Support capacity-building initiatives and internal awareness of UNICEF’s Business for Results (B4R) approach

Competencies and values

• Excellent interpersonal skills • Culturally and socially sensitive • Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.