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Job Summary

Job Title:
Partnerships Specialist
Employer:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 19 November 2025

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About the Organisation

Partnerships Specialist job at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, is a globally renowned organization established in 1946 to provide emergency relief to children after World War II and has since evolved into the leading UN agency dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of every child, everywhere. With a mission to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, help meet their basic needs, and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential, UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, making it one of the most far-reaching humanitarian and development organizations in the world.

Recognized for its integrity, impact, and unwavering commitment to children, UNICEF partners with governments, NGOs, and communities to deliver programs in health, education, nutrition, water and sanitation, child protection, and emergency response. It fosters an inclusive and empowering work culture that values innovation, diversity, collaboration, and accountability, offering staff meaningful careers with flexible arrangements and opportunities to make a real difference in children's lives.

UNICEF’s business model integrates cutting-edge research, advocacy, and strategic partnerships to develop scalable, sustainable solutions tailored to local needs. Anchored in core values of care, respect, integrity, trust, and accountability, the organization also prioritizes corporate social responsibility through initiatives that address child rights, climate resilience, and equity. For more information, visit www.unicef.org.

Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Partnerships Specialist job at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Full Time

Deadline: 

19 Nov 2025

Job Title

Partnerships Specialist job at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Job Description

Job Title:  Partnerships Specialist (UN Volunteers)

Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Placement Organization: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

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The Partnerships Specialist will work under the supervision of the Partnerships Manager to support:

  • Mobilization of resources efforts of UNICEF Uganda for UNICEF’s programmes for development partners and private sector actors

  • coordinate the grant management related to the donor’s funding

  • Reporting to development partners and private sector actors in advancement of UNICEF funded programmes for children

  • Joint advocacy efforts with development partners, private sector actors and other relevant partners for leveraging resources for the rights of children in Uganda

  • Deepen and expand UNICEF’s engagement with the private sector to advance the agenda of children and promote the rights of children

  • Administration work related to the partnerships agenda of UNICEF Uganda.

Partnerships Specialist job at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Eligibility criteria

  • Age

  • 18 – 80

Required experience

  • 3 years

Nationality

  • Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

  • Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

  • 4 years

Languages

  • English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level

  • Master’s degree in international development, international relations or another relevant technical field.

Competencies and values

  • Commitment and Motivation

  • Ethics and values

  • Integrity

  • Planning and organization

  • Working in team

  • Technological awareness

  • Accountability

  • Adaptability and flexibility

  • Creativity

  • Judgement and decision-making

  • Planning and organising

  • Professionalism

  • Self-management

  • Stress resilient

Skills and experience

  • Resource mobilization, donor reporting, private and public sector partnerships management and related areas.

  • Area(s) of expertise

  • Development programmes

  • Driving license


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