Mexico: Corporate Alliances Officer (CSR), NO-A, Mexico City, Mexico

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 10 Jan 2017

UNICEF MEXICO

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 thejob Under the direct supervision of the Corporate Fundraising Specialist (NO-C) and in close collaboration with the different Programme areas of de country office, this post assists in the planning, leads the implementation and makes impact’s evaluations of initiatives related to corporate social responsibility on children rights framed in the social & resource mobilization plan of the country office.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities: Supports the work of the country office in:

  • Supports the preparation of the annual activity plan related to corporate social responsibility on children rights framed in the social & resource mobilization plan of the country office. Proposes key priorities, defines annual activity plans, establishes key performance indicators and provides relevant information on CSR opportunities and trends in the country and its linkages with global initiatives lead by UNICEF.
  • Undertakes the implementation of the CSR activity plan by mapping key stakeholders and potential allies, coordinating meetings with relevant counterparts, preparing presentations, participating in forums related to CSR, drafting agreements and following up the implementation of activities agreed with partners. When fundraising opportunities arises, derives to the determined focal point within the corporate fundraising unit.
  • Responsible for gathering information, developing contents and ensuring the quality assurance of materials, documents and publications locally developed or adapted from other countries in regards to CSR initiatives with the corporate sector in different Programme areas.
  • Monitors the performance of the different activities implemented as part of CSR activity plan of the country office. Alerts on major delays in implementation and proposes ways to overcome difficulties or challenges affecting the CSR objectives.
  • Prepares progress and final reports and impact assessments related to the different activities and initiatives framed in the CSR activity plan. Contributes to the preparation of the Country Office Annual Report, fills information in the Results Assessment Module and submits other specific reports required by HQs in regard to CSR.
  • Liaises with the different Programme areas, civil society organizations, PFP Headquarters and National Committees for UNICEF whose support and proper coordination is essential to achieve CSR objectives.
  • Key end results

  • CSR activity plan clearly stated in terms of priorities, objectives, milestones and impact indicators.
  • CSR activity plan timely and efficiently implemented.
  • CSR materials, documents and publications locally developed or adapted from external sources counts with a quality assurance process before being issued to external counterparts involved in the CSR implementation plan.
  • Impact evaluation over CSR initiatives is timely monitored and analyzed. Deviations against the plan are early alerted.
  • Progress and final reports related to the different activities and initiatives framed in CSR activity plan are timely prepared.
  • Relationships with internal and external counterparts are fluidly maintained and nurtured for an optimum implementation of the CSR activity plan.
  • Impact of Results

    The work performed by the Corporate Alliances Officer (CSR) will positively impact in the efficient and timely implementation of the annual CSR activity plan by planning, leading the implementation and making impact’s evaluations of initiatives related to corporate social responsibility on children rights framed in the social & resource mobilization plan of the country office. This results in an integrated and broader interaction with private sector stakeholders and potential partners.

    Competencies and level of proficiency required

    Core Values

  • Commitment
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Integrity
  • Core competencies

  • Communication [II]
  • Working with People [II]
  • Drive for Results [II]
  • Functional Competencies:

  • Relating and Networking [I]
  • Persuading and Influencing [II]
  • Planning and Organizing [I]
  • Entrepreneurial Thinking [I]
  • Recruitment Qualifications

    Education:University degree in Corporate Social Responsibility, Public Administration, Business Administration or other related humanistic field. Specialized training in Corporate Social Responsibility desirable.

    Experience:One year of relevant professional experience in Corporate Social Responsibility including specific experience in cultivating relations with external partners, either in the public or the private sector. Familiarity with Government and/or Programmatic Corporate Engagement would be an asset.

    Previous work experience with UN System and /or experience in human and children rights as an asset.

    Language Requirements:Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

    Candidates must be of Mexican Nationality

    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=501880

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