Fund Raising Manager, P-4, Dubai, UAE, #87706

Under the guidance of, and working closely with, the Gulf Area Representative, and as part of an integrated (public and private sector)approach to resource mobilization in the region, develops and manages strategic partnerships with foundations, philanthropists and corporations in the Gulf Area (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain), in order to maximize resources and support for UNICEF programmes to achieve results for children.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. 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.

For every child, Hope

The Middle East and North Africa region covers countries and territories from Morocco to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including Djibouti and Sudan in sub-Saharan Africa.

The region is home to nearly 418 million people, including 157 million, or 38 per cent, who are under the age of 18. Nearly 10,000 children are born across the region every year.

The region is marked by significant disparities – Saudi Arabia, one of the region’s richest countries, shares borders with Yemen, one of its poorest and most conflict-ridden. Disparities are also evident within countries: income, gender and geographical inequalities in MENA keep many children in a state of poverty and vulnerability.

UNICEF employees working in this region provide their expertise to develop programmes in health and nutrition, child protection, adolescent development, HIV and AIDS, education, water and sanitation, social policy and emergency preparedness.

How can you make a difference?

In the role of Fundraising Manager, as part of an integrated (public and private sector) approach to resource mobilization in the region, you will develop and manage strategic partnerships with foundations, philanthropists and corporations in the Gulf Area (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain), in order to maximize resources and support for UNICEF programmes to achieve results for children.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Identify potential new strategic partnerships with foundations, philanthropists and corporations, and pursue the establishment of such new partnerships.
   • Key end result: The potential of such new partnerships is maximized in terms of resources and support for UNICEF programmes to achieve results for children.
2. Manage existing partnerships with foundations, philanthropists and corporations, ensuring optimal stewardship of the relationship and overseeing the management of contributions.
   • Key end result: The potential of such existing strategic partnerships is maximized in terms of resources and support for UNICEF programmes to achieve results for children.
3. Keep up to date with latest political, economic, social and technological developments in the Gulf Area, and develop / adjust strategies and action plans accordingly.
   • key end result: Plans remain up-to-date and relevant, enabling the achievement of UNICEF's goals for resource mobilization in the Gulf Area.
4. Oversee a communication and marketing strategy and its implementation, to support all fundraising efforts and partnerships.
   • key end result: A robust communication and marketing strategy is implemented, enhancing fundraising efforts and partnerships.
5. Manages supervised staff for maximum results; ensures work plans are developed, monitored and evaluated, and ensures objectives and targets are achieved; identifies problems or alternative courses of action to improve delivery of results; leads staff to assure optimal performance.
   • key end result: The supervised staff perform effectively and efficiently.
6. Manage the Dubai Office, and provide support as required to the Gulf Area Representative, including representing UNICEF as required in Dubai.
   • key end result: The Gulf Area Representative has on-the–ground support in Dubai to ensure the office operates efficiently and effectively. 
7. Perform other duties as required to contribute to the achievement of UNICEF's goals for resource mobilization in the Gulf Area, as part of an integrated approach to resource mobilization.
   • key end result: The achievement of UNICEF's goals for resource mobilization in the Gulf Area.

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

• Advanced university degree in international development, social sciences, business administration, management, marketing, communication or fundraising.  A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant and progressively responsible professional work experience, at least three of which should be in fundraising through relationships with foundations and/or high net worth philanthropists.
• Direct experience of managing high-level (multi-million dollar) partnerships, with exceptional skills in this area.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of fundraising and philanthropy is required, as is an understanding of international development.
• At least three years experience of people management is required. 
• Knowledge and experience of the Gulf Area context – and/or the Arab world - is an advantage.
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility theory and practice, and experience of working in international organizations, are additional assets.
• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.