Fund Raising Officer

UNICEF’s vision for every child in the Philippines is intimately linked to the realization of several Sustainable Development Goals and the promise to leave no one behind.  By 2030, we want to see that no child in the Philippines suffers from hunger; that every child has access to good health services, quality education opportunities, clean water, and toilets; and children grow up protected and develop in an inclusive, just, and peaceful society.

Since its establishment, UNICEF has been helping the Philippine government to strengthen national policies, programmes, and services to ensure that all Filipino children enjoy their rights. UNICEF supports the Government to extend the coverage and implementation of policies and legislation that benefit children and the most disadvantaged; to support the implementation of positive budget reforms and leverage the considerable fiscal space; to innovate and adapt national programmes to support inclusivity and relevance in diverse remote rural areas, impoverished urban areas, hazard and conflict-prone areas; and to strengthen national capacity to monitor change for children.

As an impartial partner, we are mandated to work with both state and non-state actors to protect the rights and promote the wellbeing of every child. We have successfully worked through many Government reforms in the Philippines, and we continue to work with the national government, its different agencies, and departments, and with local government units and authorities, including the Bangsamoro Transition Authority in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

UNICEF’s capacity, technical skills and structure allow us to work effectively with policy and decision-makers and be among the first responders to humanitarian crisis. It allows us to assess and respond quickly to the priorities and needs of communities in the most remote and underserved areas of the country. 

Visit this link for more information on UNICEF in the Philippines https://www.unicef.org/philippines/

The Fundraising Officer (IG) provides professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance in fundraising processes within the Country Programme from development and planning of individual giving activities to delivery of its results. The Fundraising Officer (IG) is accountable for supporting the development of an audience-centered marketing approach and assist in building long-lasting, high-quality donor relationships that maximize lifetime value, minimize churn, and maximize net returns. The incumbent facilitates the transition to a digitally enabled fundraising model, emphasizing diversification, while safeguarding existing income streams and channels (Face to Face and Telemarketing). The IG Officer and the IG team leverage emergency fundraising as a growth driver and build the pipeline for legacy giving to maximize lifetime giving.

Together with the Individual Giving Team, the Individual Giving Officer will provide technical support in raising IG revenue in UNICEF Philippines. The post shall contribute to exponentially grow and realize revenue targets.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), the post shall undertake the following tasks:

Support strategic planning:

In consultation with Chief of Fundraising, provide strategic insight into the Private Sector Plan (PSP), develop the audience strategy in line with global guidelines and best practices, provide ongoing input into annual budget, investment needs and latest estimates. Make strategic recommendations, as needed, to ensure income and donor numbers achieve goals.

Data Driven Strategy:

• Prepare reporting in cooperation with Business Intelligence Officer making use of the Salesforce donor management system. Monitor and evaluate the performance of each fundraising activity and review the overall operation of the unit, identifying any challenges / gaps and make recommendations based on the analysis. Prepare reports and presentations on revenue, expenditure and budget utilization including progress vis a vis the workplan and targets. Develop investment fund applications, monitor fund utilization, and prepare required reporting in a timely and effective manner.

Provide Technical Guidance:

• Provide oversight on the implementation of various fundraising techniques contributing to donor acquisition which includes but not limited to strategic guidance and operational support to agencies, contractors and suppliers engaged to support the donor acquisition and retention program and ensure quality performance. Work with other internal teams to provide strategic insights into work that supports acquisition and retention activities, including maximizing business assets for the benefit of acquiring both quality pledge and cash donors and engaging non-financial donors on donation pathway journeys.

Capacity Building:

• Provide guidance and support to the Individual Giving (IG) Fundraising team in order to create and enhance the implementation of the PFP IG plan and lead the training and capacity development of the team members.

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

The following minimum requirements:

Education:

• University degree in any of the following: Business, Marketing, Management, Communication, Arts, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field.

Work Experience:

• At least two (2) years of relevant professional work experience in fundraising together with proven track record in driving income growth; equivalent marketing and/or sales experience in a commercial context will be considered as qualifying experience.

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong creative writing and editing skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong networking skills
• Strong communications skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Entrepreneurial thinking

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Filipino (oral and written) is required.

Source:  https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/572504