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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, Partnership
Established in 1946, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we translate this commitment into practical action, focusing special efforts on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, for the benefit of all children, everywhere. UNICEF has had a presence in South Africa since the dawn of democracy and continues to work towards improving the lives of children in the country. From its office in Pretoria, the UNICEF South Africa Country Office works with a range of partners in government, civil society, academia, the corporate sector, media and various other sectors to create a safer and healthier environment for every child. Through the support of individual, corporate and other donors, UNICEF is able to undertake its work, both globally and in South Africa. To learn more, please visit www.unicef.org/southafrica
How can you make a difference?
Under the overall direction of the Chief Communication & Partnerships (Corporate Relations) P5 and guided by UNICEF South Africa’s CPD (2020-2025),PFP Strategic Plan, SACO’s Resource Mobilization Strategy (2018-2021) and Communication and Advocacy Strategy, the individual is responsible for the development, planning, and guidance of private sector fundraising, leveraging and partnership strategies and activities within South Africa Country Office (SACO). Serves as private sector fundraising, leveraging, non-financial support, and partnerships specialist for SACO.
The objectives are to strengthen the strategic fundraising and leveraging planning at the national level, build local capacity and expertise in the office, liaise with UNICEF National Committees, manage and coordinate the UNICEF South Africa CEO Network, strengthen the SME strategy, introduce the Children Rights & Business principles to the corporate sector in South Africa, liaise with business networks on behalf of UNICEF and support and advise on the Cause Framework campaigns implementation (as they relate to corporates).
Summary of key functions/accountabilities :
- Leads, with the relevant SACO staff, the development of fundraising, leveraging, in-kind and non-financial corporate partnership priorities, goals and strategies (especially during the Country Programme planning process and during the annual SACO planning process), in close consultation with the Chief Communications & Partnerships and in collaboration with other PFP and/or ESARO staff as appropriate. Develops close relationships and networks through personal visits and contacts to arrive at formulation of specific strategic approaches ;
- Initiates, guides and provides technical advice to SACO senior management for their fundraising, leveraging, non-financial support and (corporate) partnership work planning, and development of programmes in line with PFP’s global strategy ;
- Plans, manages and creates relationships with corporate partners in South Africa in order to set up shared valued partnerships, leveraging and/or non-financial (e.g. In-kind or CRBPs) partnerships.
- Liaises with CEOs and Senior CSI Managers and manages the UNICEF South Africa CEO Network ;
- Liaises with UNICEF National Committees to explore fundraising opportunities from other markets ;
- Acts as the executive focal point for fundraising for SACO, advising the Chief of Communications & Partnerships, senior management, PFP staff and others on any fundraising, leveraging and non-financial related matters concerning his or her markets ;
- Identifies individual SACO needs and opportunities for specialized support, market research and development of new fundraising, leveraging and non-financial offers, provides opportunities for sharing of experience and learning between Country Offices and works with HQ-based Fundraising colleagues in all these aspects ;
- Acts as champion within the SACO Communication & Partnerships team for specialized fundraising areas or techniques, such as, Shared-Value partnerships, Children’s Rights and Business Principles, SME partnerships, etc., in order to consolidate and drive organizational learning and development in that specific field ;
- Manages the Major Donor fundraising consultant (NO-C level) ;
- Contributes to preparation and content of meetings such as the Private Sector Forum, Global Skillshare workshop, specialist workshops and others. Runs sessions in these meetings as required.
- Prepares and monitors financial information for SACO budget preparation and updates.
To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will have…
- Advanced university degree in international development, public affairs, international relations, political science Economics, Marketing, Communication, Commercial Management, Business Administration or related fields ;
- A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. (This is optional) ;
- Training in fundraising, brand management and/or direct marketing required. NGO Management an asset. Knowledge of Children’s Rights and Business is an asset. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree ;
- A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in all areas of fundraising, including a minimum of two years in international fundraising. Special emphasis is put on strategic planning, direct marketing, relationship management and corporate fundraising. Experience in working with several countries at the same time would be relevant ;
- Fluency in English (both verbal and written) with knowledge of another UN language as an advantage.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
- UNICEF’s values : Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) ;
- UNICEF Competency Framework : Building and managing partnerships; Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness; Drive to achieve results for impact; Innovates and embraces change; manages ambiguity and complexity; thinks and acts strategically; and works collaboratively with others ;
- Functional Competencies : Applying Technical Expertise; Planning and organizing; Analyzing; and Following instructions and procedures
How to apply…
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their application to the following link: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=536681 by 17 December 2020
View our competency framework at : UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Remarks : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.