Fund Raising Officer (Corporate) NO 2, Fixed Term, Manila, Post no. 63829

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 fair chance

UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.

UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative centre of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons. 

Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Chief, Private Fundraising and Partnerships, this post will primarily be responsible to develop new multi-million-dollar income opportunities, focusing primarily on companies and corporate foundations by implementing effective corporate partnership models and deploying innovative resource mobilization strategy, involving but not limited to, access to corporate partners’ customers/employees base, cause related marketing and direct philanthropic donation requests. The role requires the incumbent to provide effective account management of existing and new partnerships.

Together with the Corporate Associate (GS6), the Corporate Fundraising Officer will be accountable for the Corporate Fundraising income in UNICEF Philippines. Currently this channel provides 10% of the overall annual revenue target, in the next 5 years, that percentage needs to grow exponentially.

The role involves close collaboration and partnership with other members of the PFP team (Fundraising Officer (Major Donors); Marketing Communication Officer) as well as the Communication and Programme Sections. Particularly on crafting and delivering timely donor proposals and reports, as well as brand or communication strategies with new and existing partners to ensure cohesive messaging. The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating and implementing all corporate fundraising plans and budgets with suppliers, agencies and the Global Private Sector Fundraising team and Regional Support Centre.

The post will also be responsible for compliance with all prescribed and required standards relating to due diligence processes, partnership collaboration and UNICEF brand guidelines.

The Corporate Fund Raising Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1) Develop the overall corporate fundraising strategy and workplan with annual targets in consultation with the supervisor. To ensure income and donor acquisition targets are met according to budget and schedule, the role is expected to:

• Develop and implement a strategy to maintain and create partnerships with the corporate sector that will maximize long-term income and offer wider benefits to UNICEF to build public engagement in support of programme objectives

• Plan, organize and execute corporate fundraising events/campaigns/activities/donor partners forums that will generate income and encourage corporate engagement in support of UNICEF’s programmatic objectives.

2) Build and foster strong relationships with new corporate prospects and donors, ensuring existing corporate donors are stewarded appropriately, resulting in profitable long-term partnerships.

• Research, map, screen, identify prospective corporate partners, building and maintaining a solid pipeline in accordance with UNICEF’s processes and criterias. Maintain and continuously update the corporate database for targeted, current and prospective corporate partners.

• Meet and cultivate potential corporate partners and secure multi-million-dollar partnerships from companies, their customers/employees and their corporate foundations that will maximise long-term income in support of UNICEF’s programmatic objectives.

• Provide effective account management, partnership recognition and ensure efficient reporting on the outcomes of all partnerships.

3) Ensuring timely proposal, report writing and partner communication co-creation campaigns. By working collaboratively and strategically with internal and external audiences:

• Develop funding/partnership proposals and other relevant materials (including presentations) for potential partners by working with relevant programme teams, contributing technical inputs.

• The role involves close collaboration and partnership with other members of the PFP team (Fundraising Officer (Major Donors); Marketing Communication Officer) as well as the Communication and Programme Sections especially when creating collaborative brand or communication strategies with new and existing partners to ensure cohesive messaging

• The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating and implementing all corporate fundraising plans and budgets with suppliers, agencies and the Global Private Sector Fundraising team and Regional Support Centre

• Maintain close coordination with RSC and PFP Geneva in order to maximize potential of global or regional corporate partnerships. Manage corporate screenings and approvals of proposals with the PFP Division in Geneva and work with PFP RSC to support regional and global corporate partnerships. Keep up to date contact records to ensure efficiency and accuracy of partnership data and information.

4) Monitor and evaluate corporate fundraising activities as per agreed key performance indicators and metrics of success, including budget expenses:

• Track KPIs, analyze and report on results and provide actionable, data-driven recommendations to continuously improve donor acquisition and retention

• Write and present reports on a periodic basis to PFP and to regional or global teams

• Develop TORs for Long-Term Arrangements (LTA) and Purchase Orders (PO) and participate in procurement activities with the Supply section, as needed

• Provide agency/supplier evaluations and ensure deliverables are met prior to payment

5) Supervise and manage corporate fundraising support staff:

• Manage and oversee the role of Fundraising Associate for Corporate Fundraising (GS-6), co-creating the workplan and identifying a development plan for the team member.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• A University Degree in the disciplines of Business, Management, Marketing, Communications, Fundraising/Philanthropy or other 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.
• Two (2) years minimum relevant professional work experience in sales and marketing, account management, business management, event management or fundraising.
• Preference given to more years of experience in the field of fundraising.
• Experience in corporate partnerships, working within business and the private sector, and/or with NGOs/Business Asosciations/Chambers of Commerce with proven track record.
• A corporate or high-networth individual network is an asset.
• Fluency in English and Filipino, both oral and written.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 26 March 2024. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.

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For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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, (8) Nurture, leads and manages people.

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 here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also 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 cancelled.

All selected candidates will 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.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.