GVA – Fundraising Associate (Administration) GS-6, Multiple Locations – ECARO

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, dedication.

This is a Generic Vacancy Announcement (GVA) for the Fundraising Associate Talent Group (GS-6 level) for the ECARO Partnerships Team.

As part of PFP’s Office Management Plan (OMP) for 2022-2025, UNICEF has identified a strategic shift to support key non-structured PSFR markets transitioning from middle to high-income status to drive country programme financial sustainability. This is driven by the necessity for PFP to efficiently contribute to the organization’s universal mandate for children by sustaining critical interventions for the most vulnerable children in countries transitioning into Upper Middle Income and High Income (UMICs and HICs).

The new PFP model for the development of PSFR in COs is being established – called PSFR Clusters – to efficiently harness private sector fundraising opportunities, optimize PSFR income, increase funding predictability for programmes in upcoming UMICS and HICs as well as in donor orphan countries. The PSFR cluster model is a cost-effective operational structure (as compared to establishing individual PSFR in-country structures) for countries with limited yet significant fundraising throughput. This new PSFR model will ultimately unlock new predictable sources of flexible funding (including RR) for the organization in the long term. PSFR Clusters are multi-country data-driven direct fundraising units, which focus on portfolio countries and/or cities where the potential and yield in private sector giving is the highest.

In this context, there will be a need for one Fundraising Associate, at GS-6 level, which may be based in any one of the following locations:

Istanbul – Turkiye;
Minsk – Belarus;
Sofia – Bulgaria;
Almaty – Kazakhstan;
Bucharest – Romania;
Tashkent – Uzbekistan.

The final location of the one currently available position will be partly determined by availability of suitable talent in the market as well as final cost and budget implications as related to the staffing of the overall cluster. When submitting your application kindly mention to which work location you want to be considered, applications without work location will not be considered.

This is a Generic Vacancy Announcement (GVA) for the Fundraising Associate Talent Group (GS-6 level) for the ECARO Partnerships Team. Talent Groups at UNICEF are exclusive lists of pre-vetted, highly qualified candidates intended to fast-track recruitment processes as positions become available. After a rigorous selection process, successful candidates will be placed in a Fundraising Associate Talent Group (GS-6 level) at the respective Country Level, for a period of 36 months.

How can you make a difference?

The Fundraising Associate, at the GS6 level is a multi-country position, reporting to the ECA Cluster Fundraising Manager. The incumbent will provide support to the Individual Giving Fundraising area for all countries within the Cluster, working in collaboration with the Digital Marketing Officer to continue increasing income mainly from individual pledge donors, but also cash donors, through technical digital support on tracking, managing data and reporting, maintenance of main systems (landing pages, digital platforms, etc.) looking for performance optimization. 

Under the supervision of the ECA Cluster Fundraising Manager, and in close liaison with Digital Marketing Officer, the Fundraising Associate is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Carry-out the assistance for the procurement processes and administrative procedures of the ECA Cluster fundraising area.
•  Facilitates the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners that provide a service to the section. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates. This includes making necessary logistical arrangements.
• Prepare recurring vendor reports and assist on the evaluations and contract controls.
• Under the supervision of the ECA Cluster Fundraising Manager, prepare periodic fundraising reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) and Private Sector Plan (PSP) on the platform, including Cluster’s expenses and revenue.
• Under the supervision of the ECA Cluster Fundraising Manager, prepare Cluster’s monthly allocations accordingly.
• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
• Provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.
• Provide support to the CRM system implementation across the ECA Cluster.
• Assist in the implementation of the technical training and support plans to achieve goals for each acquisition and retention campaigns to the team in the office or the suppliers.
• Assist the production process of the different fundraising materials developed for acquisition and retention activities.
• Draft vacancy announcements for positions within ECA Cluster related to the fundraising area, to help attract ideal candidates as well as coordinates the scheduling of interviews and technical assessments.
• Supports capacity development activities and conferences for the ECA Cluster team, by making the logistical arrangements.
• Enable, in a timely manner, the administrative support required for the ECA Cluster fundraising area.
• Perform other duties as required to support the area.

Skills required:

• Training and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint; knowledge of integrated management information systems required.
• In-depth knowledge of UNICEF organizational structure, administrative policies and procedures is an asset.
• Organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background.
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals and to provide guidance to staff.

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

Education: Completion of secondary education (i.e. High School Diploma) is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to marketing, business administration, or another relevant technical field.

Experience: A minimum of six years of prior administrative work experience in private sector fundraising is required. Prior hands on experience in Digital & Content Marketing as related to fundraising is required. Excellent knowledge of MS Office (MS Word and MS Excel, in particular) and office management software (ERP etc.) A systematic mindset and strong attention to detail. Experience and ability with analysis and project management. Ability to manage competing priorities and simultaneous tasks. Excellent time management skills.

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or language of the local duty station is an asset.

Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment to a General Service (GS) position, applicants should hold the respective nationality and/or valid work permit for the identified location(s). General Service (GS) staff are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements and UNICEF is unable to assist with visas or permits and will not cover any costs related to relocation.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

During the recruitment process, we assess candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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 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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  To be eligible for appointment to a General Service (GS) position, applicants should hold the respective nationality and/or valid work permit for the identified location(s). General Service (GS) staff are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements and UNICEF is unable to assist with visas or permits and will not cover any costs related to relocation.  Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.