Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 30 Oct 2017
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Purpose for the job
Under the general guidance of the supervisor, and in close coordination with the PFP team, the incumbent is accountable for technical support and assistance in the design, execution, monitoring and evaluation of direct marketing campaigns for recruiting pledge donors as well as nurturing and cultivating relations with individual donors. Identify, increase and maintain contributions of individuals by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities from various sources.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Help manage the strategic fundraising plan for individuals
Prospects new partners and negotiates alliances related to individual donors
Help develop new and imaginative fundraising activities
Undertakes surveys and field visits in order to monitor and evaluate strategy implementation
Guides and supervises staff.
Monitors compliance of work plan
Help to manage the strategic fundraising plan for individuals including marketing, advertising and budget development activities to support strategic business goals. Develops an annual work plan after implementing the appropriate market research for the introduction and implementation of a methodical and profitable private sector fundraising programme, including a budget for expenses and projected revenues.
Prospects new partners and negotiates alliances related to individual pledge and donors. Manage relationship with established partners to obtain free of charge services or significant discounts. Propose new donation channels always addressed to individuals.
Analyzes and defines criteria to be adopted for the insertion and management of information at donor perfect system. Apply advanced analytical techniques to assess donor database defining segmentation. Manage the printing, customization, and handling and roll out campaigns. Evaluate implemented strategies’ results and adequate as needed. Oversees databases to make risk analyses and balancing time-cost ratios to focus efforts on the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success and to have reference information for decision making.;
Motivates and inspires supporters with a holistic and sustainable social responsiveness approach, by giving talks to groups or seeking opportunities with the media to advocate UNICEF mission. Increase funds by researching and targeting trusts individuals, whose criteria match UNICEF aims and activities; while nurturing and cultivating relationships with existing supporters and donors
Help to develop new and imaginative fundraising activities, many of which involve organizing events, management and development of direct marketing campaigns for recruiting pledge donors among others.
Approves disbursement of funds ensuring proper utilization and accountability, and those activities are within established plans of action, and the programme budget allotments.
Undertakes surveys and field visits in order to monitor and evaluate strategy implementation. Identifies problems and proposes remedial action. Identifies alternative courses of action, to accelerate/improve results.
Guides and supervises staff. Ensures their training needs are met, and provides on-the-job training. Identify recruit and supervise technical resources and consultants as necessary.
Monitors compliance of work plan to ensure objectives and targets are met and achieved and measures the impact of actions and analyses, reviews, and reports on effectiveness of actions in an effort to maximize results.
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:
•Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]
•Analyzing [I]
•Relating and Networking [II]
•Persuading and Influencing [II]
•Entrepreneurial thinking [I]
Recruitment Qualifications
Education: Advanced University degree in marketing, public relations or related areas; University degree combined with 5 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience: Minimum two years, ideally five years of relevant professional work experience in fundraising activities and managing individual supporter’s portfolio.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish 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=507624
