Job Description

Coordinator, P-3, Temporary Appointment, Public Partnerships Division (PPD), NY HQ, 11 months, #00132483

Job no: 582471
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: New York
Level: P-3
Location: United States
Categories: Partnerships

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.  

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.    

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career, while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.    

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. 

For every child, hope

How can you make a difference?

For every child, hope . . . The Public Partnerships Division (PPD) works to strengthen UNICEF's position as a partner of choice for children's rights among governments and inter-governmental actors around the world. The Division is doing this by positioning children's rights in the intergovernmental and multilateral fora and engaging with governments and public institutions as resource, policy and programme partners. A key premise for PPD is that the engagement with countries should be holistic based on multiple aspects of partnerships, including policy advocacy and resource mobilization. The Coordination Specialist is responsible for supporting the Director in implementing and following up on key strategic priorities; coordinating, managing and planning activities in a systematic and organized manner; and lastly, managing an effective system for incoming information, including correspondence and decision memos.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Follow-up on policies and instructions presented by the Director. Keep the Director aware of developments in UNICEF’s major world-wide operations and of policy issues related directly to UNICEF or to humanitarian issues under the broader UN system. Support the Director in drafting regular information notes to the Executive Director that provide analytical briefings on areas of concern to UNICEF and that propose areas where action by the Executive Office would further the objectives of the Office. Contribute to coordinating drafts of position papers and other documents relevant to the activities of the office. Support the Director in the preparation of statements that represent UNICEF’s overall policies and which highlight specific areas of concern. Propose and draft substantive correspondence for the Director. Support the Director in efforts to raise the profile of UNICEF and the agency’s concerns within the context of the broader United Nations system. Manage the flow of information to the Director, identify priority matters that need to be urgently addressed by the Director and propose actions; analyze supporting documentation and summarize most relevant points for the Director; ensure that appropriate action is taken by responsible section heads on matters brought to the attention of the Director. Confer with section heads/ pillar directors to secure timely and authoritative information relevant to matters requiring action, decisions or the approval of the Director. Ensure that the Director is prepared for meetings and missions by drafting talking points, by researching relevant information; and by establishing contacts (within and outside UNICEF) on the subject matters to be discussed. Accompany the Director to meetings and on missions in order to prepare notes on the discussions, ensure follow-up in matters raised, and support the supervisor with any relevant input.

 

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: ToR Coordinator P3 TA PPD NYHQ.pdf

 

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have… 

• Minimum requirements  

• • 1. 1. Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or another relevant technical field. 
       2. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Executive Management, External relations, public affairs, international development cooperation, preferably within the UN, or in a government institution, NGO. 
       3. Skills: Analytical thinking, Communication, drafting, editing, Planning, organizing, policies
       4. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. 
• Desirables
  
  1. 1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
     2. Team collaboration, Change management, Stakeholder engagement, Partnership building.
     3. Prior experience of working in coordination, planning, or in an executive office will be an asset.
     4. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.

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 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  and its different levels  

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

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 may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

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's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates 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.

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

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 . 

Advertised: 25 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Deadline: 01 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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