Fund Raising Officer (Philanthropy), NO 2, Fixed Term, Manila, Post no. 95036

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF Philippines is looking for a Fundraising Officer for Philanthropy who would develop new partnership opportunities, focusing primarily on a wide variety of key influencers including high net worth individuals, foundations and membership and faith-based organizations. The role requires the incumbent to provide effective account management of existing and to seek out new partnerships by deploying innovative audience centric resource mobilization strategies.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, a fair chance

UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.

UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative center of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.

Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines

How can you make a difference? 

Under the supervision of the Chief of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Section, the Fundraising (FR) Officer for Philanthropy in close collaboration and partnership with other members of the PFP team as well as the Communication and Programme Sections, the FR Officer will be accountable for crafting and delivering timely donor proposals and reports, as well as brand or communication strategies with new and existing partners to ensure cohesive messaging. The FR Officer is also responsible for coordinating and implementing all philanthropic fundraising plans and budgets with suppliers, agencies and the Global Private Sector Fundraising team and Regional Support Centre.

The post will also be responsible for compliance with all prescribed and required standards relating to due diligence processes, partnership collaboration and UNICEF brand guidelines.

The FR Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1) Support the development of the overall philanthropy fundraising strategy and workplan with annual targets in consultation with the supervisor. To ensure income and donor acquisition targets are met according to budget and schedule.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the PFP strategy to maintain and create partnerships with philanthropic partners (major donors from high-net-worth families, foundations, membership-, and faith-based organizations) that will maximize long-term income and offer wider benefits to UNICEF to build public engagement in support of programme objectives.

• Plan, organize, and execute fundraising events/campaigns/activities/donor partners fora that will generate income and encourage philanthropic engagement in support of UNICEF’s programmatic objectives.

2) Build and foster strong relationships with new philanthropic prospects and donors and ensure existing philanthropic donors are stewarded appropriately, resulting in profitable long-term partnerships.

• Research, map, screen, identify prospective philanthropic partners, building and maintaining a solid pipeline in accordance with UNICEF’s processes and criteria. Maintain and continuously update the philanthropic partners database for targeted, current, and prospective partners.

• Meet and cultivate potential philanthropic partners and secure partnerships, focusing on gifts of a minimum value of US$100K and multi-year, that will maximize long-term income in support of UNICEF’s programmatic objectives.

• Provide effective account management, partnership recognition and ensure efficient reporting on the outcomes of all partnerships.

3) Ensure timely proposal, report writing and partner communication co-creation campaigns by working collaboratively and strategically with internal and external audiences:

• Write funding/partnership proposals and other relevant materials (including presentations) for potential partners by working with relevant programme teams, contributing technical inputs.

• The role involves close collaboration and partnership with other members of the PFP team (Fundraising Officer (Corporate); Marketing Communication Officer) as well as the Communication, Partnerships, and Programme Sections especially when creating collaborative brand or communication strategies with new and existing partners to ensure cohesive messaging

• The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating and implementing all philanthropic fundraising plans and budgets with suppliers, agencies and the Global Private Sector Fundraising team and Regional Support Centre (RSC)

• Maintain close coordination with RSC and PFP Geneva in order to maximize potential of global or regional philanthropic partnerships. Manage screenings and approvals of proposals with the PFP Division in Geneva and work with PFP RSC to support regional and global philanthropic partnerships. Keep up-to-date contact records to ensure efficiency and accuracy of partnership data and information.

4) Monitor and evaluate corporate fundraising activities as per agreed key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics of success, including budget expenses.

• Track KPIs (examples: donor acquisition rate, donation size, return on investment), analyze, and report on results, and provide actionable, data-driven recommendations to continuously improve donor acquisition and retention

• Write and present reports on a periodic basis to PFP and to regional or global teams

• Develop TORs for Long-Term Arrangements (LTA) and Purchase Orders (PO) and participate in procurement activities with the Supply section, as needed

• Manage the performance of relevant third-party agencies and suppliers, including ensuring deliverables are met prior to payment and evaluating performance

Note: At all times the incumbent will be expected to work closely with colleagues (in the Philippines, around the EAPRO region and in regional/head offices) to ensure that all partnerships comply with UNICEF’s policies for philanthropic partnerships and support UNICEF’s plans and priorities. They must also ensure that best practices are applied at all times in qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donor relationships.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Fundraising Officer (Philanthropy) NOB_95036_Final.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

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• Education: 

University Degree in the disciplines of Business, Management, Marketing, Communications, Fundraising/Philanthropy, or other related fields.

• Work Experience: 
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Two (2) years minimum relevant professional work experience in sales and marketing, account management, business management, event management or fundraising.

Experience in philanthropic partnerships, working within the private sector, and/or high net worth individuals and families, foundations, membership- and faith-based organizations, and with NGOs/Business Associations/Chambers of Commerce, with proven track record.

• Skills 

Interpersonal and relationship building skills,

Ability to communicate clearly and influence internal and external stakeholders,

Project Management and Organizational skills

• Language Requirements: 

Fluency in English (verbal and written) and Filipino.

• Desirables:

A high-net-worth individual or corporate network is an asset.

Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 15 October 2024. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal job no. 575778 will be considered.

By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.

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 

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, 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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.