Manager, Foundation Partnerships

US FUND FOR UNICEF•New York, NY

1d•$68,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Foundation Partnerships, the Manager, Foundation Partnerships, will be responsible for managing foundation partners and complex grants, and supporting the growth of existing, and/or the development of new partnerships with leading U.S. private foundations and institutions in the areas of WASH and Nutrition. The Manager will assist in securing, managing, and growing grants/grant-based initiatives that effectively leverage leading global health and development partners in support of UNICEF’s program and advocacy goals. The Manager serves as a point of contact with multiple partners for specific grants that include U.S. private foundations and other global development stakeholders, coordinating internal and external resources to ensure that grant-funded programs managed by UNICEF USA are effectively executed, and partners’ needs are fully met. The Manager will contribute to the development and support the implementation of UNICEF USA’s strategy to grow partnerships and achieve aggressive revenue targets in support of the Foundation Partnerships team’s annual goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in international development, international relations, global/public health, nutrition, WASH, or a related field welcome
Minimum of 5 years’ work experience, with a focus in developing and managing complex partnerships with leading U.S./international institutional funding partners and in private foundation grants cultivation and management desired, and a demonstrated track record of successfully achieving funding for/administering large-scale projects
Knowledge of, and preferably direct experience with, grant-making rules, regulations and policies of U. S. private foundations; familiarity with current global health/development issues, UN agencies
Preferred partnership development, fundraising and relationship management skills, with proven ability to meet aggressive funding targets
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, excellent communication and entrepreneurial thinking. Must be able to formulate strategies and concepts and influence others. Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals, and direct experience engaging with senior-level decision makers and influential individuals in foundations / philanthropy community
Some travel may be required, within the U.S and internationally
Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge of nutrition and WASH programming

Responsibilities

With oversight from the Assistant Director, lead the development, management and expansion of high-impact funding opportunities in the areas of WASH and Nutrition with U.S. foundations. Support in identifying prospect foundations, RFPs, monitoring funding trends in the sector to identify where to expand relationships
Collaborate with UNICEF WASH and Nutrition focal points, and colleagues at country office, regional and HQ levels, to position UNICEF programs at center of relationship development
Identify opportunities and prepare for UUSA leadership to engage strategically with UNICEF or foundation leadership to move prospect strategies forward
Alongside the Assistant Director, support coordination and leadership of WASH and Nutrition strategy calls with UUSA and UNICEF colleagues to discuss partnership strategies, opportunities, and events
Support communication efforts to engage with current and prospective partners under the Foundation Partnerships business development strategy (e.g., manage outreach to partners, liaise with and coordinate internal stakeholder groups as needed)
Conduct research, analyze data, and develop presentations to help formulate partnership strategies and identify partners and relationships that will serve the organization’s mission and goals
Represent UNICEF USA in WASH and Nutrition meetings and conferences to remain appraised of global health, nutrition, WASH, and development trends and issues and explore new opportunities for engagement
Directly manage a portfolio of a mix of straight-forward and complex grants and the attendant donor relationships in the areas of WASH and Nutrition, and other thematic areas as appropriate and assigned
Work closely with UNICEF colleagues to develop high-quality grant proposals for submission to U.S. Foundations, leading the proposal development and submission process to ensure strong program alignment with the foundation strategy and priorities, and that partnership terms follow UUSA processes and guidelines
Serve as administrative and financial manager over the lifetime of assigned grant deliverables, tracking implementation progress, funds utilization and progress toward achievement of project milestones and results
Prepare and submit consolidated reports to foundation partners and ensure timely receipt of technical narrative reports, expense reports, and other deliverables by working with key internal and external stakeholders
Lead engagement with foundation Program Officers, maintaining regular touchpoints to provide frequent updates on grant progress, maintain partnership communications, and explore opportunities for renewal and expansion
Develop and manage sub-grant agreements and contracts as needed; draft and approve scopes of work, budgets, and reporting forms
Manage due diligence to identify legal, procedural and financial issues for potential grants prior to proposal submission/approval, and over the life of multi-year grant-funded projects
Develop or support partner engagement opportunities that cultivate key relationships, in alignment with assigned portfolio and/or in coordination with the Foundation Partnerships Engagement Strategy
Collaborate with other UUSA departments and divisions and with UNICEF on key opportunities under the programmatic work areas defined above, including individual projects/initiatives
With support from the Assistant Director, navigate partnership agreement challenges and chart new approaches working closely with FP team leadership, Legal Affairs, and Finance
Maintain and update, as necessary, information about foundation-funded programs in UNICEF USA’s grants management database; track and document key phases in the life cycle of funded programs, including proposal development, funds receipt and transfer, execution of grant and sub-award agreements, and report development and submission.
Support the cultivation of specific thematic strategies in support of the Foundation Partnerships program thematic verticals
Maximize outcomes by partnering with internal UUSA teams (Finance, Individual and Institutional Philanthropy, Marketing & Communications, Philanthropy Insight, Philanthropy Advancement, and the Impact Fund for Children) to leverage resources.
Liaise with UNICEF USA finance and compliance personnel to resolve any legal, procedural or financial issues regarding grants, sub-grants and contracts.