Fundraising Officer (Business and High Value), NO-B, Temporary Appointment (364 days), UNICEF Thailand Country Office, Job no. 574389

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.

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For every child, better future

Learn about what we do to create a fair chance for every child in Thailand, click here.

How can you make a difference? 

The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Section, UNICEF Thailand Country Office, is looking for a qualified individual to provide support to the Business and High Value (BHV) team, to drive the fundraising strategy 2024 – 2027 where there is significant growth of target each year.

The incumbent is responsible to develop income opportunities, focusing primarily on corporate or high net worth individual (HNWI) partners (BHV partners) by implementing effective partnership models and deploying innovative resource mobilization strategy. The role requires the incumbent to provide effective account management of BHV partnerships.

The incumbent will support the design and implementation of BHV’s strategies, such as new model of collaboration (Integrated approach), influencer initiative, the office’s integrated events, and innovative financing. In addition, to dedicatedly focus on building prospect pipeline across Business and High Value Individuals.

Major responsibilities:

1. Identify, research, meet and develop funding proposals for potential corporate or high net worth individual (HNWI) partners (Business and High Value partners) and secure funds from individuals, companies, their customers/employees and their foundations that will maximize long-term income in support of UNICEF’s programmatic objectives. After which, provide effective account management, partnership recognition and ensure efficient reporting on the outcomes of all partnerships.

2. Mapping and managing screenings of companies, their foundations, and HNWIs to build a prospective list of partners in accordance with UNICEF’s processes and criteria. Maintain and continuously update the corporate database for targeted, current and prospective corporate partners.

3. Build and foster strong relationships with new corporate and HWNI prospects and ensure existing BHV partners are stewarded appropriately, resulting in profitable long- term partnerships.

4. Working cross-functionally with internal parties to identify funding opportunities and secure strategic partnerships that contributes income and support programmatic outcomes. Engage with relevant teams to contribute technical inputs to develop and present funding proposals, reporting or other necessary information for the BHV partners.

5. Develop funding/partnership proposals and other relevant materials for potential partners by working across UNICEF globally to identify relevant funding needs and preparing presentations for each.

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

7. Carry out additional tasks and other responsibilities as required to support the team’s work.

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education:
  • A university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Marketing, Business, Economics, Fundraising/Philanthropy or related Social Sciences area.
• Work Experience:
  • 2 years minimum relevant professional work experience in sales and marketing, account management, business, finance and banking, wealth management or fundraising.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, negotiating and account management skills are essential.
  • Experience of corporate partnerships and/or cause related marketing and/or philanthropic fundraising is a strong advantage.
• Language and Computer Proficiency:
  • Fluency in English and Thai is required. (A valid TOEIC score of at least 855: Listening and Reading section is required.)
  • Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
  • Good knowledge of MS office applications, presentation applications and presentation skills.

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 

[add the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

Please submit application and relevant documents no later than 19 August 2024.

 

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. 

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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