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For every child, the right to a Future

UNICEF Pacific works across 14 Pacific Island countries and territories: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Together, these countries are home to 2.3 million people, including 1.2 million children and young people, dispersed across more than 660 islands and atolls spanning 17.2 million square kilometres of ocean. Kiribati, Marshall Islands, FSM, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu are classified as Fragile States under World Bank/OECD criteria.

As UNICEF’s oldest and largest Multi-Country Office (MCO), the Pacific MCO serves as a model for newer MCOs globally. While all 14 countries have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, only one-third are meeting their reporting obligations. UNICEF supports governments to advance children's rights through integrated programmes in health, nutrition, education, child protection, climate resilience, and social policy, addressing challenges such as climate vulnerability, geographic isolation, and limited service delivery capacity.

Adolescent suicide rates in countries such as Kiribati, FSM, and Vanuatu are well above the global average, while access to mental health services remains limited. Shortages of trained professionals, weak implementation of care standards, and limited evidence on child and adolescent mental health continue to constrain effective responses. To address these challenges, UNICEF Pacific works with governments, NGOs, civil society, and faith-based organisations to strengthen child protection and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services. Between 2023 and 2025, UNICEF and partners implemented a range of multi-sectoral initiatives aimed at preventing abuse, reducing risks, and closing critical service gaps.

Explore the different areas of our work here:  UNICEF Pacific Islands and in the short video: Work for UNICEF in the Pacific

Living in Fiji

Working and living in Fiji offers a rewarding experience in one of the Pacific’s most vibrant and culturally rich settings. Based in Suva, the country’s administrative and commercial hub, staff benefit from a welcoming community, diverse cultural traditions, and access to a range of amenities including quality housing, healthcare, education, banking, and reliable communications. Fiji’s tropical maritime climate brings warm temperatures year-round, with a wet and cyclone season that requires preparedness and flexibility. While the cost of imported goods can be relatively high and occasional service interruptions may occur during severe weather, Suva provides a generally comfortable and supportive living environment. With its strong sense of community, emphasis on respect and cultural awareness, and opportunities to travel across the Pacific, the duty station offers a unique balance of professional fulfillment and personal enrichment, ideal for those ready to adapt and make a meaningful impact for children and communities.

How can you make a difference?

The Partnerships Officer support Partnership Specialists and senior management in deepening collaboration with key stakeholders and helping to provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The key result is to ensure greater visibility for UNICEF and influence in support of its mission.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Under the general guidance of the Partnerships Specialist, the Partnerships Officer will undertake the following functions:

1.Donor reporting: Coordinate narrative and financial donor reports, maintain reporting trackers, consolidate inputs, ensure compliance with donor/UNICEF requirements, and support clearance and submission processes.

2.Contribution and grant management: Support grant creation, amendments and no-cost extensions in UNISON, ensure timely payment requests, fulfil visibility and closure requirements, and coordinate follow-up.

3.Funding pipeline and resource mobilisation: Track funding opportunities, pipeline status, income trends and funding gaps, and prepare analyses to support donor engagement, programme planning and resource mobilisation.

4.Donor intelligence and partner mapping: Research current and potential partners, maintain donor mapping tools and profiles, and identify alignment with UNICEF Pacific programme and funding priorities.

5.Donor and partner engagement: Support donor and partner relations by assisting with correspondence, information requests, meeting coordination and follow-up actions.

6.Partner visibility and communications: Coordinate development of stories and visibility materials showcasing partner-supported results and ensure compliance with donor recognition requirements.

7.Knowledge management: Maintain organised records of donor reports, agreements, partner profiles, funding data and engagement materials.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File Partnerships Officer Level 2 .pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Political Science, Communications, International Development, international relations, public affairs and any other related fields.
Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in Programme Management, partnership management, resource mobilization, external relations, donor relations, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, international development, government relations, interagency coordination, communications and any other related fields.
Skills: Relationship Building- Strong communication, networking and stakeholder engagement skills. Partnership Management - Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders. Development Knowledge- Knowledge of international development issues, programming policies and procedures. Analytical Thinking- Strong research, analytical and policy analysis skills, with the ability to gather, interpret and present information to support decision-making. Resource Mobilization- Experience supporting resource mobilization, partnership development and external relations initiatives. Trend Analysis- Ability to monitor and analyze political, social and development trends and assess their implications for programmes and partnerships. Strategic Negotiation- Strong negotiation skills and ability to contribute to the formulation of strategies, partnership approaches and engagement plans.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

Relevant Experience in partnership development, donor engagement, resource mobilization, public affairs, programme management, or external relations. Stakeholder Collaboration- Supporting collaboration with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society organizations and development partners. Research Capability- Conducting research and analysis on partnership trends, development assistance policies and stakeholder landscapes. UN Exposure- Exposure to international development, humanitarian or multilateral environments, or within the UN system, Pacific Experience- Working in Pacific Island Countries, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), or other multicultural and geographically dispersed contexts is desirable.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a 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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 promoting 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 are conditional on the selected candidate’s willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates, candidates from the East Asia and Pacific region and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

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.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reductions. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).

The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member’s original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Partnerships Officer, P-2, Temporary Position, 364 days, #00138472, Pacific Office, Suva, Fiji, APR