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For every child, results

Since 1950, UNICEF has supported the most important transformation for children and adolescents in Brazil. UNICEF Brazil with its main office in Brasília and nine field offices UNICEF works in close partnership with national and sub-national governments, corporate partners, youth, and civil society organizations. For information on the work of our organization in Brazil, please visit our website:  UNICEF Brazil

 How can you make a difference?

 Purpose for the job:

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will lead the corporate partnerships and philanthropy team and focus on realizing the ambitious Corporate Fundraising objectives. The purpose of the Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy team is to drive impact, defined as financial resources in addition to other valuable assets and opportunities from Business and Corporate Foundations as well as Major Donors, to optimize the value of the partnership to achieve UNICEF’s strategic goals.

The incumbent will be based in Brasilia, reporting to the Resource Mobilization & Partnerships (RM&P) Chief, and will actively contribute to the definition and the implementation of the Corporate and Philanthropy partnership’s strategy, both for new business development- acquisition of new partnerships and for driving and growing existing partnerships. S/he will also work closely with other teams in the individual fundraising unit, Communications, Programme Services, Marketing Services, and other partners as required.

Job organizational context:

The position is part of Brazil Country Office (BCO) Private Fundrainsing and Partnerships (PFP) team leading the Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) activities in Brazil and the relations with the Private sector (income and influence strategy). The PSFR activities are key for the Country Programme Document (CPD) in BCO representing around 2/3 of total programme investment in country.

Key End-Results

• Corporate Partnerships strategy developed together with the RM&PChief, in line with global corporate partnerships priorities and strategy, and translated into concrete plans, including the monitoring, and reporting of the results.
• Strategic and operational corporate strategy and implementation plans effectively managed to meet or exceed income targets.
• Prospect and secure New Business Partnerships, delivering to UNICEF Brazil’s strategic objectives.
• Successful partnerships managed and cultivated with corporate partners.
• Risks management, including coordinating with Due Diligence and liaising with other risk management departments, including Communications, to ensure any risks on specific partnerships are both identified and managed.
• UNICEF’s global fundraising priorities, campaigns, and partnerships, disseminated in a locally appropriate way.
• A highly motivated Corporate and Philanthropy fundraising team (key account management and new business) with clear roles and responsibilities in place.
• The Corporate and Philanthropy Fundraising team well-integrated in the entire fundraising team and working together in the best possible way with other areas in the organization.
• Nurtures, lead and management of the High Value Channel (HVCH) team in BCO, leading the strategic vision and building internal relations to have the best performance.
• Advise on Corporate Pathways to Pledge (CPTP) programmes effectively delivered.
• Partnership contracts and implementation in compliance with UNICEF PFP’s policies and guidance.
• Back-up for the RM&P Chief, when necessary, properly delivered.

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

Education &Experience:

• Advanced University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Communications, Economics or equivalent. Specialization in Fundraising Studies or Marketing is desirable.
• A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in managing a fundraising program and being accountable for achieving income targets together with proven track record in driving income growth. Experience in marketing/PR, sponsorship, project management, including work with the corporate sector, particularly in creating large scale corporate partnerships, ideally at the international level.
• Proven experience in successfully negotiating and managing large partnerships and delivering on or exceeding ambitious income targets.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating a team.
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in fundraising, including individual giving, marketing and sponsorship required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, or other roman language is highly desirable as the post will require a commitment to achieve fluency in Portuguese (if not already acquired).

Technical Knowledge

• Experience within a UN agency or international NGO is an asset
• Understanding of and experience in specialized fundraising techniques (Cause marketing, customer fundraising, pathways to pledge).
• Understanding of the different modalities of engagement with Private Sector for programmatic purposes
• Understanding of the modalities of Communication for Partnerships (C4P) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the job)
• Understanding of results-based approach and programming.
• Understanding of needs of clients and stakeholders.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, the country context is an asset.

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. Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
2. Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
3. Works Collaboratively with others (2)
4. Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
5. Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
6. Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
7. Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
8. Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

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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 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 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 from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
• 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.
• Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.