We are offering a part time, 3 days/week, 12 month contract position, working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not for profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for

UNICEF Australia is in search of a strategic and innovative Manager of Domestic Partnerships and Alliances, with experience working with civil society, NGO’s and government organisations, to join our high performing Domestic Team. Reporting directly into the Head of Domestic Partnerships and Alliances you will be responsible for creating, maintaining and contributing to high-value relationships, partnerships and connections so that UNICEF Australia can be effective in advocating for change with key stakeholders.

Your day will include

• Supporting and implementing UNICEF Australia’s Domestic strategy with respect to strategic and sector focused partnerships, alliances and engagement with civil society, private sector and the Australian public
• Maintaining a ‘real-time’ vigilance of what is happening in the child rights landscape to ensure agility and responsiveness, particularly to emerging crises impacting child rights
• Identifying, assessing and validating the need for, and feasibility of, programs and major projects to ensure they align with our strategic aims while addressing defined, quantifiable issues impacting young people
• Understanding and correctly interpreting the policy landscape so that UNICEF Australia’s partnership and advocacy focus, priorities and work activities can be planned and executed effectively
• Ensuring the function is effective in collating and creating evidence and stories from initiatives, projects and partners to support compelling communication and influencing opportunities
• Executive level communications including presentation and report writing

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualification or relevant equivalent experience
• Strong expertise and demonstrated experience in project and relationship management, ideally within the domestic advocacy /civil society / government partnerships spaces
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation with the ability to presents complex and difficult messages clearly and with impact
• Strong working knowledge of child and youth policy areas and understanding of how domestic policy and advocacy environments operate
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational strategy into goals and outcomes for business functions, sub-functions and programs of work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively build and manage relationships with partner organisations and other stakeholders
• Exceptional time management skills, with an ability to think on your feet and manage demanding / conflicting work priorities

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to meditation, yoga, EAP and Birthday leave
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How to Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select "Apply Now" and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: [email protected], using the subject line: Manager of Domestic Partnerships and Alliances enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience.

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.