Fundraising Assistant ( Corporate New Business

Job Opportunity in the area of ​​Corporate Alliances in UNICEF Colombia for people with a commercial and / or fundraising profile related to the acquisition of new businesses. Alliances working with the Colombian private sector.

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.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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 nation.

Fundraising operation with an increased annual expenses budget over US$1.8 million dollars (by 2017), most of it implemented through a network of specialized implementing partners: Face to Face Agencies, Call Centers, Mobile Aggregators, On-line Marketing Agencies, Design Agencies, Fulfillment and Courier, Tax Deductible Receipts, Special Events, etc.

Geographically expanded implementation of the fundraising operation with four different cities in which fundraising campaigns are implemented. This implies constant travel of different members of the team to oversee the implementation.

Constantly growing investment funds budget with more than USD 3.2 million dollars for this reason PSFR area need manage properly and timely the execution, reports, and finance assessment.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Corporate Alliances Officer, this role performs a variety of technical and strategic tasks of moderate to high scope and difficulty and negotiates with corporate managers, to achieve Corporate fundraising goals, mostly focused in New Business Development. Build and maintain close relations with the Private Sector (mainly corporations, corporate foundations and media companies), in accordance to General PFP objectives. 

Key functions, account-abilities and related duties/tasks :

• New Business Prospecting: develop a pipeline of prospects and manage it according to agreed procedures.
• Proposal’s Preparation and analysis: Drafts and edits proposals for key allies in the Corporate Sector. Analyse proposals from corporations and made recommendations.
• Agreement’s Preparation: Prepares and Follows up corporate screenings and proposal to be sent to PFP. Drafts agreements with corporations.
• Relationship: In coordination with his/her supervisor, develops and maintains close relations with corporate allies, as well as with groups and organisations whose support is essential to the achievement of fundraising objectives.
• Follow Up: Follows up on the implementation of the different corporate agreements. Establishes/maintains and technical/strategic up-to-date documentation on agreement results, press coverage, use of logo and UNICEF image.
• Support the CRB function by detecting and communicating to key internal contacts opportunities to build strategic CRB collaborations with key allies.

To qualify as a/an champion for every child you will have…

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization in Marketing, Publicity, Business Administration, or related fields.
  
  
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in relevant fields of the job.
  
  
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
  
  
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)  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.

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing 
• Learning & Researching 
• Planning and organizing 
• Following Instructions and Procedures 

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