Chief Private Sector Fundraising (P-5), Beijing, China

We are looking for a Chief of Private Sector Fundraising, who is responsible for the coordination, planning, development and realization of a resource mobilization strategy and plan for growth for the China CO and UNICEF globally.

United Nations Children’s Fund is seeking a

Chief Private Sector Fundraising

at P-5 level for a fixed-term appointment in Beijing, China

  UNICEF is the leading United Nations organization for children. Under the general guidance and leadership of the Country Representative, the Chief of Private Sector Fundraising is responsible for the coordination, planning, development and realization of a resource mobilization strategy and plan for growth for the China CO and UNICEF globally. He/she will be responsible for the analysis and management of the relationship with local and global partners and of all fundraising channels and activities, ensuring engaged and long-term partnerships, as well as flexible and unrestricted resources for the China office and UNICEF globally. What’s more, the Chief Private Sector Fundraising is responsible for and lead all the fundraising activities with the Private Sector in China. This post will develop and realize individuals, corporations, foundations and philanthropy fundraising strategy that maximizes the CO potential and is in line with the global PFP plan. The Chief will be part of the Country Management team and the Senior Management Team in China and is directly responsible for all Private Sector Fundraising results.

Main Responsibilities

    1. Provides leadership and direction in developing UNICEF China’s overall Resource Mobilization strategy and implementation frameworks focused on global and local private sector partners (including private individuals, philanthropic donors, corporations and foundations in China). Provide guidance and direction for planning, implementation, research and analysis of all fundraising channels with emphasis on achieving flexible and unrestricted resources.

     2. Provide leadership and supervision to the PSFR team for all fundraising activities. Establishes work plans and budgets and monitor them within the UNICEF financial rules and policies. Identifies training requirements to meet staff development needs to meet objectives of the PSFR section

     3. Manages, leads and grows the Individuals Fundraising Programme. Ensures alignment with the PFP at a regional and global level and the delivery of investment commitments. Highlights barriers to achievement of goals and seeks to overcome these barriers.

     4. Actively seek and develop new fundraising products that are appropriate in the China context and in alignment with PFP global goals.

     5. Takes an active role in identifying, approaching and negotiating partner relationships with corporations, foundations and wealthy individuals who may potentially become major donors to UNICEF in China. Designs/develops concepts for partners’ engagement activities in conjunctions with programme and communications officers.

     6. Represents the PSFR team at the Senior Management Team and the Country Management Team and serves as a local focal point for sections to develop funding proposals and partnerships, coordinate corporate and foundation engagement activities, manage the relationships with corporate/foundation partners, plan and carry out partner visits when necessary, promote dialogue and information exchanges, particularly in light of policy decisions that affect UNICEF relationship with all partners at a local and global level.

     7. Works jointly with Communications, Programs and Operations to unify projection of UNICEF’s image and positioning to UNICEF’s supporters and potential supporters, and ensure that synergies are created between the different strategies and activities.

     8. Supervises the development of fundraising tools (Resource Mobilization kits, communication tools to Chinese private individual donors (house appeals, newsletters etc.), program funding requirement documents, partner updates, annual report for donors, articles for UNICEF China website). Evaluates and analyzes financial and non-financial results from the private sector fundraising channels, checking the efficiency of strategies used and suggesting necessary adjustments. Manages the channel with a view of increasing results and revenue.

 Qualifications

Experience

     · Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in fundraising or business development for international companies or organizations. Previous managerial experience.

Education:

     · Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Communications, Economics or equivalent, with specialization in Fundraising Studies or Marketing.

A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Language Requirements:

     · Fluency in English.

     · Knowledge of Mandarin is a strong asset.

 Do you have?

• Respect for and adherence to UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, and Integrity
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills and capacity to work in a multicultural environment
• Strong drive for results, setting high standards for the quality of work

• Strong communication skills, fluently and confidently gathering and expressing opinions and information

   If so, you are invited to apply for making a difference in the lives of children. Applications including a Cover Letter and a CV/resume shall be sent through www.unicef.org/employ (requisition 507937). The deadline for receipt of applications is 23 Oct 2017.