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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, opportunity.

Since 1950, UNICEF has supported the most important transformation for children and adolescents in Brazil. UNICEF Brazil with its main office in Brasília and nine field offices UNICEF works in close partnership with national and sub-national government, corporate partners, youth, and civil society organizations. For information of the work of our organization in Brazil, please visit our website:  UNICEF Brazil

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Fundraising Officer (Digital), the incumbent will be responsible for timely follow up with the digital agency to develop and implement the digital campaigns, provide briefings, and assure UNICEF program is being implemented and results are delivered. S/he is responsible for executing a broad variety of routine tasks and some specialized for the respective section, requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF digital fundraising campaigns, procedures, processes, and policies. The main functions/accountabilities are:

1. With guidance of the supervisor, support the monitoring of financial and non-financial agreements of the individuals giving section in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives and in the implementation of the strategy of fundraising with partners:

• Analyze market trends, identify opportunities and potential corporate partners to establish contact databases.
• Assist with UNICEF proposals through targeted presentations for potential corporate partners for the supervisors’ approval.
• Monitor and follow-up on existing agreements and action plans with corporate partners on a regular basis to ensure targets are met.
• Support in the design of marketing and communication materials for business.

2. Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, support the individuals fundraising area by providing assistance on quality planning, monitoring and evaluation to improve performance management of the campaigns:

• Perform a closer supervision and monitoring of the agencies and fundraisers to ensure timely decision making and assure good quality and quantity results in the donors’ acquisition process.
• Regular monitoring and evaluation activities undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of face to face fundraising efforts.
• Support capacity development activities and conferences by making the logistical arrangements, through engaging with individual giving members, caterers, and hosts.
• Liaise with budget focal points and section over costs and needs.
• Prepare background materials for participants, agendas on meetings and events and minutes related to the work group commitments and recommendations.
• Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of communication and media strategies for individuals giving section.

3. With the supervisor’s guidance liaise with corporate partner’s communication department to effectible implement strategies.

• Prepare and analyze the campaigns KPIs and the investment requirements. Provide technical support in the establishment of campaign KPIs and criteria (reporting, systems, performance evaluation, goals).
• Prepare preliminary documentation of projects, work plans, budgets, and proposals for implementation agreements.
• Support and coordinate with the UNICEF’s communication unit to formulate and design communication materials such as: audiovisual materials, scripts, layout and publishing, materials for business events print, digital media and press. 
• Establish and maintain the office filing and reference systems, both traditional and digital; and ensures the inter/intra-net websites are up to date and accurate.

4. Administrative Support for the Individual Giving Section

• Monitor budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
• Provide follow up on donation justifications, invoices, and check/transfer receipt with the Operations section.
• Carry out transactions in the system (VISION) pertaining funds management of his/her section such as registering grant allotment, creating funds commitments and tracking expiring programme grants.
• Facilitate the solicitation of vendors, service providers and suppliers that provide a service to the section. This includes making necessary logistical arrangements for obtaining quotations, preparing terms of reference, and liaising with the operations section for contracting of consultants, vendors and suppliers.
• Provide travel assistance to staff members in his/her section for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization’s rules and policies. Liaise with relevant travel focal points to ensure that the organization obtains the best service and price for all travel.
• Maintains office calendar and arranges meetings. Takes minutes of meetings, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail and coherence.

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

Education: Completion of secondary education preferably supplemented by technical, or university courses related to the work of the organization.

University first degree (Bachelor’s) in Public Relations (RP), Marketing, Advertising or Social Communication is highly desirable.

Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree is a strong asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in marketing or public relations, with at least 2 years digital performance areas and/or any related function. Digital fundraising experience is a welcomed plus.
• Proven successful experience with online media tools such as Google Ads, Editor, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads and so on, as well as measuring online tools such as Google Analytics.
• Deep understanding of the paid media landscape in Brazil.
• Experience in working for international organizations or UN/UNICEF would be assets.

An academic degree higher than the required degree may be considered to compensate up to two (2) years of experience in case the candidate lacks the required experience.

Language: Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).

The 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)

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies. 

Child Safeguarding 

Child safeguarding involves proactive measures to limit direct and indirect collateral risks of harm to children, arising from UNICEF’s work, UNICEF personnel or UNICEF associates. The risks may include those associated with physical violence (including corporal punishment); sexual violence, exploitation, or abuse; emotional and verbal abuse; economic exploitation; failure to provide for physical or psychological safety; neglect of physical, emotional or psychological needs; harmful cultural practices; and privacy violations. 

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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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. 

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. 

Remarks: 

• As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. 
• UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable afro-descendants, indigenous, LGBTQIA+ and other minorities are encouraged to apply. 
• Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 
•  UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. 
• All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. 

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here

This job opportunity is presential and for Brazilians only or candidates with a work permit for Brazil.