Chief Private Sector Fundraising (Partnerships and Public Sector) P4, Post # 113513, FT, Cairo, Egypt (Internationals only)

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, Care

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. UNICEF work in Egypt is also focused on promoting sustainable development with multidimensional equity for children, embodying the fair chance for every child principle. In line with national priorities, UNICEF work in Egypt focuses on Early Childhood Development bridging the first 1000 days through the first years of formal education, as a key means by which multiple threats to children may be addressed through cross-sectoral linkages. The expected results of UNICEF’s work in Egypt will contribute to national efforts and priorities and the 2030 National Sustainable Development Strategy; as well as the United Nations Partnership for Development Framework

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Representative, the position will be responsible for the overall coordination, planning, development and realization of the country office’s resource mobilization strategy, in line with UNICEF’s global resource mobilization  strategy. The incumbent will oversee and coordinate various fundraising channels and activities, ensure engaged and long-term partnerships, and drive revenue growth for both the Country Programme needs as well as for UNICEF globally.

Key functions/accountabilities:

Leading and managing the Public and Private Sector Fundraising  and Partnerships Team

Provides leadership and supervision to the team on all fundraising, advocacy and shared value activities. Representing the team in the Country Management Team.

Identifies training opportunities to meet staff development needs aligning with the PPP goals.

Developing the Resource Mobilization strategy for the country office and ensuring achievement of goals

In close consultation with the Country Management Team, PPD ,PFP and the Regional office , develops a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy (‘Public and Private Sector Plan’) targeting the audiences with strongest potential, including donor governments, individual supporters, key influencers (major donors and foundations) and/or businesses. Ensures effective alignment with national, regional and global plans and priorities.

Provides guidance and direction for analysis, planning, implementation and management on all fundraising channels as well as partnerships, with emphasis on achieving flexible and unrestricted resources.

Stays abreast of key developments in the external environment as they affect fundraising, and continuously seeks new growth opportunities, and interprets and acts upon these with the team. Likewise remains up to date with cutting edge developments globally in fundraising practice within UNICEF and across the sectors, and ensures these are applied as relevant.

Builds and supports a culture of innovation to drive fundraising growth.

Engages with PFP colleagues in Geneva and RSC, PPD in HQ to coordinate access to appropriate investment funds and accurate and timely reporting on subsequent results.

Develops a coherent annual workplan and budget covering each component of the strategy, including an optimized individual giving programme (maximizing income through pledge, one-off donations, legacies and/or emergency giving), partnership prospect pipeline, investment cases, cultivation and solicitation, and partnership management.

Builds support for PPP goals from other teams through building effective collaborative relationships accordingly – notably with Communications (to drive a strong brand and assure powerful content for fundraising), HR (to optimize fundraising talent in the office), Operations (operational support for fundraising) and Programmes (strong articulation of programmes for donors and partners, and compelling reporting). Advocates for adequate staffing in these teams to support PPP and income  growth.

Assesses and mitigates risk related to the private sector work, making informed decisions on fundraising operations and the overall engagement with the private sector.

Acquiring, cultivating and retaining individual donors and supporters

Provides leadership and strategic directions on deploying different channels to recruit and retain individual donors and supporters.

Oversees the acquisition, retention and stewardship of pledge donors. Ensures adequate diversification of the acquisition portfolio across different channels and techniques.

Develops existing and new relationships with external suppliers to optimize the provision of fundraising services.

Ensures effective management and protection of donor data, and analysis and segmentation of such data.

Establishing and managing meaningful partnerships

Takes an active role in identifying, approaching and negotiating relationships with key donors, influencers and business.

Represents UNICEF in meetings with key partners to advocate and promote UNICEF programme goals and objectives, as well as Facilitating office in leveraging the non-financial aspects of key influencers and business.

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

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in one of the following fields is required: Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, Management or another relevant technical field.

Alternatively, a first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of eight years of professional experience in public and private sector fundraising is required, with progressively increasing responsibilities, including direct responsibility for setting and meeting income targets.

Experience in, and knowledge of, the country context is an asset.

Relevant marketing experience will be considered as contributing to this work experience.

Familiarity with the private sector

Familiarity with UNICEF key donor governments

International fundraising experience is an asset.

Previous managerial experience is essential.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic) is an asset.

Selection Criteria:  

• Ability to lead and encourage innovative ideas, foster a culture of innovation within the team. Strong entrepreneurial skills.
• Diplomatic negotiation, influencing and networking skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.

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: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

The Core competencies required for this post are Nurtures, Leads and Manages People, Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness, Works Collaboratively with others, Builds and Maintains Partnerships, Innovates and Embraces Change, Thinks and Acts Strategically, Drive to achieve impactful results, Manages ambiguity and complexity. 

During the recruitment process, we assess 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. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.

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 and Female candidates) are encouraged to apply.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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). 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.

“UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.”