Donor Relations Officer (Philanthropy), (NO-2), Mexico City, Mexico #112548 [Fixed-Term Appointment]

Come join us as a Donor Relations Officer (Philanthropy)! If you are selected, you will help strengthen the current philanthropy portfolio and drive strategic growth for this channel in UNICEF Mexico, focusing on Major Individual Donors and philanthropists, private foundations, and Membership Based Organizations (MBO/FMBO) while promoting cross-collaboration with other areas in the PFP and other sections within the Mexico Country Office.

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, an advocate.

The Mexican market offers significant opportunities for partnerships development with philanthropists, family foundations, and MBOs and FBOs. Mexico is the country with the second largest GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region and with a well-organized network of foundations and philanthropist, setting a good environment to build strong relations and opportunities with the philanthropic audience in the country.

The post holder will help strengthen the current philanthropy portfolio and drive strategic growth for this channel in Mexico, focusing on Major Individual Donors and philanthropists, private foundations, and Membership Based Organizations (MBO/FMBO) while promoting cross-collaboration with other areas in the PSFR section and other sections within the CO such as Programs, Communications and Operations. The Donor Relations Officer (Philanthropy) will report to the Fund-Raising Specialist (Philanthropy).

For more information related to the work of our organization in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico and our latest Annual Report 2022: Informe Anual 2022 UNICEF México

How can you make a difference?

The Donor Relations Officer (Philantropy) will support the implementation and development of the philanthropy strategy for the Mexico Country office, which will support UNICEF´s mission and contribute to UNICEF´s local, regional, and global funding needs.

If you are interested in learning more about this position and the key-end results and accountabilities, read the Complete Job Description:  SJD Donor Relations Officer (Philanthropy) MEX 2024.pdf

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

• A university degree, preferably in any of the following fields: Business and Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, International Relations, Public Administration, Communications, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience in sales and/or marketing positions that includes either B2B relationships, Key Account management, or relationship building with High-Value Individuals. 
• Fluency in Spanish
• Proficiency in English.

You may also have the following assets (desirable, not mandatory)...

• Post-graduate studies (equivalent to Master's Degree) in finance, marketing, innovation, or other related fields.
• Experience in philanthropic fundraising, family offices, private banking, or other related activities. 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

• UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).
• The technical competencies in UNICEF´s Competency Framework

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 . UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. disabilities 

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

• The Donor Relations Officer (Philanthropy) will be based in UNICEF’s Mexico City Country Office. However, this position might require visiting UNICEF field offices in other states of the country as well as meeting key stakeholders in diverse locations.
• UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees 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.
• This is a national position. Candidates who are not original citizens of Mexico must hold a valid Mexican citizenship previous to applying, to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that work visas are not enough to be eligible for this position. 

Apply now and JOIN US as the next Donor Relations Officer (Philanthropy) at UNICEF Mexico!