Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the work plan for assigned area, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of results, in accordance with UNICEF Ecuador’s partnership strategy.
• Build and maintain UNICEF Ecuador’s partnerships, by supporting the development and implementation of standards and guidance for UNICEF partnerships; formulation of work plans and develop strategies and technical proposals for resource mobilization.
• Support the development of frameworks and templates and review partner agreements and amendments for senior staff and HQ approval, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date information on partner and income trends and keep resource partner profiles updated including preparation of briefing notes and related materials for senior management. 
• Support with grants management and budget supervision and support the country office programme sections to develop effective and persuasive donor proposals, investment cases and other fundraising related materials. 
• Help supervisor maintain effective relationships with other UN agencies, NGOs, government, and other partners, to keep them informed on important, strategic operational UNICEF issues.
• Attend meetings with local donor partners, government, UN and NGOs taking notes, sharing information, and supporting joint information programmes to increase UNICEF’s profile, and protect its interests.
• Conduct research on perspective new partners for UNICEF, and provide analysis of the areas of work, outreach, financial based and reputation of prospective partners.