Argentina: Marketing Assistant - Digital Fundraising (GS6), Buenos Aires, Argentina

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 21 Sep 2017

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.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position

Under the general supervision of the Marketing Services Officer, the Marketing Assistant (Digital Fundraising), will contribute with the organization’s goals as it will assist the different fundraising (FR) areas in the production of digital campaigns, platforms and communications to engage current and potential donors.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Contribute to the preparation of the Fundraising Digital Calendar and PFP Workplan by analysing different PFP digital requirements and provide relevant information on digital FR mechanisms, opportunities and trends.

Search and analyze digital fundraising trends, opportunities and challenges.

Contribute to strategic planning discussions by putting forward ideas to improve our communications based on up-to-date knowledge of digital communication and e-marketing trends

Assist in the implementation of the different Digital FR initiatives and campaigns, by providing accurate support and guidance on the use of digital channels (website, eMail and Search Engine Marketing).

Support the implementation and reporting of the digital strategies for fundraising campaigns.

Produce content for the digital platforms including editing and developing content.

Maintain a bank of audio visual hardware and software for the use of PFP area.

Develop website, emails, prepare imagery, manage CMS systems, including content uploading.

Assist in gathering technical specifications for website forms, coordinate and undertake website testing and issue tracking.

Interact with external suppliers to drive successful execution of the digital workplan.

Assist in the realization of digital campaigns by providing technical support on choosing the right media, digital platform, target audiences and suppliers.

Up-to-date analysis of digital FR innovation, best practices, opportunities and trends.

Provide specialist advice and technical support to colleagues on matters relating to web and

e-communication and communication technology.

Research and provide information relating to new methods of communication and new media and technologies as required

Assist in the development and implementation of mechanisms and criteria to coordinate and synergize the different FR digital efforts (suppliers, agencies, digital media)

Operational responsibility for specific aspects of the digital platforms and e-communication including undertaking short and long term projects

Assist in the collating of information – Google Analytics, or similar – to produce reports and analyse trends.

Provide information relating to the website, email and text communication, and social media activity for reports and meetings as required.

Web traffic and source analytics monitoring and reporting against key performance indicators.

Effective cross-functional coordination and collaboration with Marketing Service Assistants and other PFP’s areas.

Works with a positive attitude for teamwork within the different PFP areas and the Communication Assistant (social media).

Assist in co-ordination approaches to high level trusts and companies where these cross over into the individual donor arena.

Carry out and delivery effectively administrative tasks and responsibilities.

Processes and examines information and data in accordance with instructions received, making necessary abstracts and computations.

Assist in monitoring and tracking expenditures against the approved budget and income results.

Assist in searching and evaluating potential suppliers.

Assist in preparing Terms of Reference for quotations and in following up quotation processes.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Drive for Results (L1)

Communication (L1)

Working with People (L2)

Functional Competencies Analysing (L2)

Planning & Organising (L2)

Applying Technical Expertise (L2)

Following Instructions and Procedures (L2)

Recruitment Qualifications

Experience: 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in marketing, promotional or fundraising areas. Experience in working for international organizations would be desirable. Also working with HTML coding, search engine algorithms, SEO and promotion, and analytics software will be appreciated.

Language Requirements:Fluency in Spanish and English.

Education: Completion of secondary School. Technical or basic knowledge on digital tools/networks. Technical and/or University Degree in Marketing, Publicity, Communication, Business Administration, Computer Sciences is an asset

To view our competency framework, please click here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=506975