Corporate Fund Raising (Sponsorship), National Officer – A, Buenos Aires, Argentina #110990 (open to Argentina Nationals only)

Under the general guidance of the NOC- Corporate Alliances Specialist and the coordination of the Corporate Fundraising Officer NOB, the Corporate Fundraising Officer (NO-A) will support the development and implementation of the sponsorship plan focusing on fulfilling organizational, structural, events and programmatic costs and needs, by assisting in managing and potentiating existing corporate sponsors and prospecting other new sources (intermediate organizations, embassies, international cooperation, etc.) through innovative relationship mechanisms (new ways of designing and proposing sponsorship grants to potential donors)

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For every child, care.

Sponsorships is a key element of the fundraising strategy of the Partnerships Area, having in mind that it is essential to finance the organization structural, programmatic and events investments with corporate grants and new forms of financing schemes like finance programs from intermediate organizations, embassies, and international cooperation (also prioritizing unrestricted funds from companies and other sources). Today this function is disseminated through the whole corporate team and there is an urgent need to focus and specialize the function.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the guidance of the NOC – Corporate Alliances Specialist and with the coordination of the Corporate Fundraising Officer (NO-B), the incumbent is expected to perform the following tasks:

* Prepare the sponsorship strategies and plans to meet FR targets.

* Support sponsorship plan implementation to achieve established goals and KPIs.

* Propose innovative sponsorships mechanisms and analyses the results of different sponsors participation vis-à-vis their strategies and objectives.

* Ensure that administrative tasks and responsibilities are effectively carried out and delivered.

* Promote cross-functional coordination and collaboration with Corporate Fundraising team.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JP Corporate Officer (Sponsorship) NOA.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: University first degree (Bachelor’s) in business administration, social sciences, institutional relations, marketing and/or any related field
• Work Experience: A minimum of 1 year of national relevant professional work experience in marketing, business/corporate, sustainability or any other relevant function. Experience in working for international organizations would be desirable.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

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: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from diverse ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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 does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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