UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 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, a future.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
For information of the work of our organization in Ecuador, please visit our website: https://www.unicef.org/ecuador/
The UNICEF office in Ecuador has a private sector fundraising area whose plan establishes a constant growth in the funds raised for the coming years. The fundraising team has the goal of maximizing the fundraising from the private sector taking advantage of the potential represented by corporate private sector in the country as a complement to the individuals’ donations.
How can you make a difference?
The purpose of this position is to support the development and implementation of an integrated fundraising strategy for the corporate sector that leverages its core strengthens to raise funds and support for UNICEF. The strategy will also look at ways that the corporate sector can help enhance UNICEF’s visibility and pledge donor base – as a mechanism by which to raise more sustainable and flexible funding. The incumbent will work closely with PFP, Communication and Programme sections in order to bridge Programme objectives with private sector corporate engagement.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Corporate Fundraising
- Supports the preparation, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the corporate fundraising strategy and work plan by compiling and analysing relevant data and exploring new and innovative fundraising initiatives.
- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with corporate partners with fundraising potential ensuring that corporate potential partners meet UNICEF criteria.
- Manage and grow existing corporate alliances to maximize their fundraising potential.
- Proactively scout for new innovative ideas and opportunities for corporate fundraising.
- Corporate engagement to support individuals fundraising
- Supports the preparation, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the individuals’ channel fundraising strategy in activities related to corporate engagement to support individuals fundraising.
- Looking for ways to increase the number of pledge donors via corporate entities (corporate pathway to pledge) and help the process of pledge conversion.
- Ensures an integrated and coordinated workflow between corporate and individual fundraising teams to maximize synergies and increase fundraising results.
Corporate alliances to support UNICEF branding, visibility, and communications
- Provide support to PFP and Communications sections in relation to fundraising and branding campaigns by maximizing collaborations and existing corporate partnerships platforms.
- Provide assistance on the planning and implementation of the integrated campaigns assuring private sector participation/support and corporate fundraising activities be included during the process.
- Supports increase UNICEF’s brand awareness and visibility campaigns with activities that include private sector collaboration.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work.
- Experience: A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in private sector fundraising, corporate alliances, strategic marketing, selling of services and/or intangible or mass consumption products, public relations activities, or any resource-mobilization related activities, preferably with the private sector in an international organization
- Experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset
- Language: Fluency in Spanish and advanced level of English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues
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. Nurtures, leads and manages people ( 8).
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.
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.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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.
UNICEF constantly works for the well-being of its team. We offer:
- Hybrid work.
- Flexible working hours and other flexible working arrangements.
- International exposure (contact and networking with people from other UNICEF offices).
- Benefits above those provided by law in Ecuador, such as 4-month parental leave for non-gestational parents and 6-month parental leave for gestational parents.
- Paid vacations that are accrued after each month of work and can be taken flexibly.
- The opportunity of impacting the future of children in Ecuador.
- And many more, so apply now!
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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