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UNICEF USA · 1 day ago

Manager, Foundation Partnerships

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

UNICEF USA is dedicated to advocating for children's rights and empowering them globally. The Manager, Foundation Partnerships will oversee the management of foundation partners and complex grants while supporting the development of new partnerships to enhance UNICEF's initiatives in WASH and Nutrition.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

With oversight from the Assistant Director, lead the development, management and expansion of high-impact funding opportunities in the areas of WASH and Nutrition with U.S. foundations. Support in identifying prospect foundations, RFPs, monitoring funding trends in the sector to identify where to expand relationships

Collaborate with UNICEF WASH and Nutrition focal points, and colleagues at country office, regional and HQ levels, to position UNICEF programs at center of relationship development

Identify opportunities and prepare for UUSA leadership to engage strategically with UNICEF or foundation leadership to move prospect strategies forward

Alongside the Assistant Director, support coordination and leadership of WASH and Nutrition strategy calls with UUSA and UNICEF colleagues to discuss partnership strategies, opportunities, and events

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

Represent UNICEF USA in WASH and Nutrition meetings and conferences to remain appraised of global health, nutrition, WASH, and development trends and issues and explore new opportunities for engagement

Directly manage a portfolio of a mix of straight-forward and complex grants and the attendant donor relationships in the areas of WASH and Nutrition, and other thematic areas as appropriate and assigned

Work closely with UNICEF colleagues to develop high-quality grant proposals for submission to U.S. Foundations, leading the proposal development and submission process to ensure strong program alignment with the foundation strategy and priorities, and that partnership terms follow UUSA processes and guidelines

Serve as administrative and financial manager over the lifetime of assigned grant deliverables, tracking implementation progress, funds utilization and progress toward achievement of project milestones and results

Prepare and submit consolidated reports to foundation partners and ensure timely receipt of technical narrative reports, expense reports, and other deliverables by working with key internal and external stakeholders

Lead engagement with foundation Program Officers, maintaining regular touchpoints to provide frequent updates on grant progress, maintain partnership communications, and explore opportunities for renewal and expansion

Develop and manage sub-grant agreements and contracts as needed; draft and approve scopes of work, budgets, and reporting forms

Manage 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

Develop or support partner engagement opportunities that cultivate key relationships, in alignment with assigned portfolio and/or in coordination with the Foundation Partnerships Engagement Strategy

Collaborate with other UUSA departments and divisions and with UNICEF on key opportunities under the programmatic work areas defined above, including individual projects/initiatives

With support from the Assistant Director, navigate partnership agreement challenges and chart new approaches working closely with FP team leadership, Legal Affairs, and Finance

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

Support the cultivation of specific thematic strategies in support of the Foundation Partnerships program thematic verticals

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

Liaise with UNICEF USA finance and compliance personnel to resolve any legal, procedural or financial issues regarding grants, sub-grants and contracts

Qualification

Partnership developmentGrant managementFundraisingInternational developmentNutrition programmingWASH programmingAnalytical skillsRelationship managementEntrepreneurial thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree; advanced degree in international development, international relations, global/public health, nutrition, WASH, 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

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

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship

Preferred

Preferred knowledge of nutrition and WASH programming

Preferred partnership development, fundraising and relationship management skills, with proven ability to meet aggressive funding targets

Company

UNICEF USA

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For eight decades, UNICEF USA has partnered with American corporations, faith-based and civil society organizations, individuals, philanthropic foundations and government agencies to deliver critical nutrition, health, education and lifesaving humanitarian aid for children.

Founded in 1946

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees