Argentina: Marketing Assistant – HL, (GS-5), Buenos Aires, Argentina

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 17 Jan 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 close supervision and leadership of the Marketing Officer (Prospecting & Retention) assists in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the House List Development Programme, in accordance to General PSFR objectives, with the objective to maximize income and brand visibility for UNICEF; emphasizing initiatives will contribute with organization´s goals.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Assists in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the House List Development Programme, contributing to the preparation of the retention strategy and financial goals by analysing market trends, programmatic needs and donors’ behaviour and donors’ database.

1.1. Planning

  • Assists in the definition of objectives, strategies, contents, design, components, and timing of the different activities & campaigns
  • Analyze donor’s database to find out patterns that can be used to create and communicate, among current donors, a legacy program.
  • Assist in the devise of a House List workplan and calendar of activities.
  • 1.2.Implementation

  • Follows up the design, production and distribution of printed and virtual materials.
  • In coordination with our call center, follows up donations and information requests from actuals pledge donors.
  • 1.3.Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Assists in the analysis of the results of different activities/campaigns vis-à-vis their planned goals and strategies.
  • 2. Membership & Retention Programmes: timely develops retention programmes through the launching of promotions, the implementation of a recognition schema and the adding of new benefits for our donors

  • Implement of a recognition schema and the adding of new benefits for our donors.
  • 3. Data collection – collects data (project information, pictures, and testimonies) to inform on UNICEF´s work, Children´s rights and Children´s situation

  • Inform our House List on UNICEF´s work, Children´s rights and Children´s situation by project information, pictures, and testimonies.
  • 4. Suppliers – Negotiation: Assist in the negotiation of the best possible conditions and agreements with the different Suppliers (as publicity and marketing agencies, designers, printings and mails companies)

  • Assist in the negotiation of the best possible conditions and agreements with the different Suppliers (as publicity and marketing agencies, designers, printings and mails companies)
  • 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.
  • Participate in CRC and other administrative mechanisms.
  • Follow up of the invoicing process. Control income and expenditure.
  • Follow up contract generation.
  • 5. Periodic Report Preparation: Collects information, mainly from DP System and other internal records, to prepare reports to be used on PSFR activities, such us progress reports, strategy planning and work plan preparation.

  • Collects information, mainly from DP System and other internal records, to prepare reports to be used on PSFR activities, such us progress reports, strategy planning and work plan preparation.
  • 6. Effective coordination and collaboration with the Marketing Assistant (Prospect and Legacy), Marketing Specialist (Direct Marketing) and resource mobilization manager to promote personal interaction and a the implementation of a relationship plan.

  • Correct comprehension and application of UNICEF policies and regulations.
  • Lead the weekly individual team meetings in order to monitor implementation and evaluate results related with the Individual FR workplan.
  • Maintain a positive disposition for continuous improvement and learning opportunities.
  • Maintain a healthy, respectful work environment that is conducive to team well-being. Contribute with the establishment of a working environment that motivates colleagues, promotes confidence and increase performance.
  • Qualifications of Successful Candidate

  • Competencies of Successful Candidate
  • Core Values

  • Commitment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Integrity
  • Core competencies

  • Communication
  • Working with People
  • Drive for Results
  • Functional Competencies

  • Analyzing (L1)
  • Learning and Researching (L1)
  • Planning and Organizing (L1)
  • Following Instructions and Procedures(L1)
  • Technical Knowledge

    Experience: 5 years of relevant national work experience in marketing, external relations or major donor/corporate fundraising areas or any other relevant function.

    Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is essential. Knowledge of one other UN language (preferably English) would be desirable.

    Education: Completion of Secondary School, preferably with technical/university level courses in Marketing, External Relations, Business Administration, or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job.

    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=502125

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