UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.
Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!
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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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office.
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UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE:
In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, 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.
Organizational Context:
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does. In order to do its work effectively, UNICEF works closely with the public and with the private sector to engage the support of individuals, companies and other partners who can help us fulfill our mission. This post is positioned within the Individual Giving section of the Resource Mobilization & Partnerships (RMP) team and is a vital part of the retention our donors, who are primarily giving on a committed monthly basis. UNICEF has ambitious income targets in order to ensure that funding is available for programme activities to undertaken in the support of children across India and these donors are at the heart of our fundraising plans. This post reports to the Manager of the Individual Giving team and is responsible for managing the work of two further donor retention posts (one at UN grade NO-2 and one at grade GS-6).
Purpose for the job:
Under the general supervision of the Fundraising Manager, Individual Fundraising, the incumbent will be responsible for providing strategy, implementation and technical oversight, recommendations, planning and evaluation of fundraising strategies with the objective of acquiring new quality individual donors. This includes managing and overseeing a variety of individual fundraising channels and the strategic development of new initiatives to maximize the growth of new monthly pledge donors and the related net income.
Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
1. Develop and oversight of effective acquisition strategies across channels, utilizing and maximizing a variety of fundraising techniques to drive new pledge donor as well as meet agreed targets and achieve net income. This includes scoping and testing of new channels and initiatives as well as analyzing and evaluating individual fundraising opportunities with the objective of identifying new additional, sustainable high-volume income streams and diversifying acquisition activity.
2. Source and manage agencies, contractors and suppliers engaged to support the donor acquisition program ensuring that they perform at high standards. This includes briefing, and motivation of outsourced staff or others representing UNICEF such as Face to Face (F2F) fundraisers and telemarketers. Drive performance in order to ensure deliverables are met.
3. Collaborate with relevant internal and external partners to ensure appropriate management of acquisition to maximize results.
4. Participate in the development and nurturing of partnerships with corporates, and other business supporting acquisition activities, including those providing pathways to pledge.
5. Enhance Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) efficiency and effectiveness through monitoring of inputs, local conditions and resources, and campaign implementation status.
6. Strategic development and oversight of investment fund applications, monitoring fund utilization and prepare required reporting in a timely and effective manner.
7. Mange the analysis of collected donor data and information and preparation of monitoring progress reports; draft changes in PFP work plans relevant to acquiring individual donors and the identification of required budget, supplies and equipment.
8. Oversee other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, especially in agreed strategic plan which ensures maximum effectiveness of fund availability from new donors as well as maximum diversification of risks.
9. Supervise, oversee and monitor Officer(s), Assistant(s) and/or consultants(s).
Competencies and level of proficiency required:
Core Values:
- Care
- Respect
- Integrity
- Trust
- Accountability
Core competencies (Level 2)
- Builds and maintains 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
- Works collaboratively with others
- Nurtures, leads and manages people
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Qualifications:
Education:
- Advanced (Master's) university degree in Marketing, Business Administration or closely related fieldsOR University degree along with at least 7 years of demonstrated professional relevant experience in the field of Marketing, Business Administration or closely related fields.
Experience:
- Five years of relevant professional work experience inacquiring new individual customers/donors through managing various channels and suppliers. Experience in managing Face to Face and Telemarketing agencies preferred. Fundraising experience will be a preference.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
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Remarks:
- This post has been re-advertised to increase the pool of additional qualified candidates. Hence all the candidates who have applied earlier need not apply again as their original application will be duly considered.
- Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.
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How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=530138