Re-Advertisement: Implementing Partnership Management Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term Position, Caracas, Venezuela, #00110490 (Open for all UNICEF personnel)

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UNICEF has worked in Venezuela since 1967, progressively broadening its support after the opening of a UNICEF Office in the country and the signing of the first cooperation agreement between Venezuela and UNICEF in 1991. UNICEF works in partnership with national and sub-national authorities, civil society, academia and the private sector.

UNICEF Venezuela (VCO) has completed its third year of a four-year Country Programme Document (CPD), which began in March 2023 and is currently scheduled to end in December 2026. To align with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) extension, a one-year extension is underway until the end of December 2027.

UNICEF Venezuela is adapting its country programme to a more resource-constrained and complex environment by prioritizing interventions that are sustainable, scalable, and equity-focused, while phasing out activities that are fragmented and have low impact. The overarching vision is to consolidate efforts in prioritized geographic areas, continue delivering life-saving interventions to address the increased humanitarian needs, while also strengthening systems, especially at the subnational level, and integrating humanitarian and development approaches. Climate resilience, gender equality, and evidence-based advocacy are cross-cutting priorities, ensuring no child is left behind.

The Implementing Partnership Management Specialist is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to ensure quality, effective and efficient management of implementing partnerships in the country office in line with respective operational policies, procedures and mainstreaming of risk-based implementing partnership management at the CO level. The Specialist ensures proactive implementation of efficient risk-based oversight of cash transferred to partners and ensures adequate capacities of UNICEF staff and partners for effective use of HACT in support of programme implementation.

1. Support to implementing partnership management: Support the Deputy Representative and PRC in analyzing relevant information for the selection of strategic implementing partners, including capacity assessment, strategic relevance data analysis, and past trends on programme and financial performance. Provide technical support to the country office in the formalization of implementing partnerships with government, civil society organizations and other implementing partners in line with relevant policies, procedures and guidelines, including the CSO Procedure and guidance on work plans. Accompany the implementing partners in the correct implementation of partnership procedures. Evaluate the financial performance of implementing partners of the approved programmed documents to determine any corrective actions or risk mitigating measures to implement and ensure achievement of planned results. Ensure the quality and compliance with documentation requirements of new agreements or amendments of PCA, Micro Plans (Governments), Programme Documents and Simplified Programme Document with implementing partners. Participate as a Secretary in the PRC committee and document decisions made regarding new programme documents and amendment requests from implementing partners. Quality assurance of completion and updated information of IP documentation in UNPPand eTools. Provide technical and administrative support in the implementation of HACT in line with the HACT policy and procedure and other relevant organizational policies, procedures and guidelines, including the DFAM Policy 5: Cash Disbursements Supplement 3-Cash Transfers (HACT). This includes coordinating the preparation of CO annual assessments and assurance plan, facilitating its execution and coordinating with other adopting agencies as appropriate. Coordinate with and/or seek technical support of the Regional Office on implementation of the CSO and HACT procedures.
2. Quality assurance: Contribute to the design of and implement quality assurance strategies/processes for the implementation of the CSO procedure. This includes processes to ensure that implementing partners are selected and assessed in accordance with the CSO procedure and that all documentation is in line with corporate standards as stipulated in the CSO procedure. Contribute to the design and implementation of quality assurance strategies/processes to ensure that HACT assessments and assurance activities are undertaken in accordance with corporate terms of reference and guidance and that appropriate follow-up action and escalation steps are taken as needed. Contribute to development and regular updating of SOPs, programme quality standards, and compliance checklists relevant to the Venezuela CO context. Audit Preparation and Compliance: supporting internal and external audits by ensuring that they meet compliance standards and support programme sections in addressing audit findings by implementing recommended actions in a timely manner.
3. Analysis, monitoring and reporting: Analyze and monitor cash transfers at the country office level, paying particular attention to outstanding direct cash transfers more than 6 months. Using appropriate corporate tools and systems including InSight and e-Tools, report on status of implementation of HACT and identify high risk areas requiring special attention and/or support from the regional office. Monitor internal country office processes for formalizing implementing partnerships with CSOs to ensure that corporate timelines are adhered to, especially in humanitarian responses. Identify programmatic, financial and operational risks associated with IP and work proactively with Deputy Representative Programmes and Head of Sections to develop and implement mitigation strategies. Systematic follow‐up and technical support to implementing partners with high‐risk findings from spot checks and audits to ensure implementation of risk mitigation actions. Help sections integrate risk mitigation measures, particularly those tied to cash programming, supply distribution, and remote monitoring into plans. Prepare monthly analytical reports for the country management team and periodic reports to the regional office as may be required.
4. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building: Serve as the custodian of all implementing partnership documentation such as assessment and assurance reports, PCAs, SSFAs and programme documents, ensuring that they are adequately circulated in the office and properly archived. Design and implement capacity building strategy/initiatives for CO staff to ensure that CO staff are knowledgeable and comply with the HACT and CSO procedures and other relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance that impacts on implementing partnership management. Design and implement capacity building initiatives for staff of implementing partners to ensure that they are knowledgeable on all aspects of partnering with UNICEF, with particular emphasis on the HACT and CSO procedures. Participate in country office ERM exercises to ensure that risks for implementing partnership management are identified and mitigation measures put in place.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD - Implementing Partnerships Specialist_P3.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in one of the following fields is required: Development studies, International Development, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing, Project/Programme Management or another relevant technical field.
  A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. This is applicable to internal (FT, Continuing and Permanent) staff only.
• Work Experience: 5 years of of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: programme development/management, financial planning and management, or another related area. Developing country work experience is required.
• Skills: Previous experience in HACT, Cash transfer and implementing partnership management within UNICEF or another UN agency.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Desirables:

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, or Russian) is an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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 Values

(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

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. 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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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.

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Advertised: 14 May 2026 Venezuela Standard Time
Applications close: 21 May 2026 Venezuela Standard Time

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