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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to results.

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 nation. 

How can you make a difference? 

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Fundraising Manager, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

1. Support the implementation of fundraising strategies and initiatives, especially in face-to-face campaigns and acquisition sites:

• Support planning, execution, and evaluation of face-to-face strategy from different agencies ensuring the best quality of donors and recruitment process.
• Prepare monthly calendars related to face-to-face fundraising campaigns, including setting up locations and following schedules.
• Support the team in identifying and listing new possible locations for fundraising activities.
• Ensure that fundraisers receive the correct materials and basic information about UNICEF’s mission.
• Help organize motivational activities or assist with distributing incentives to fundraisers.
• Support onboarding of new fundraisers.
• Take part in internal trainings and learning activities related to fundraising tools and techniques.

2. Provide assistance in data entry and reporting for face-to-face fundraising performance:

• Input data into dashboards and tracking tools, ensuring information is up to date.
• Generate reports to track activities and results.
• Assist in organizing performance data by fundraiser, campaign, or site.
• Flag any missing or inconsistent data to the supervisor for follow-up.
• Provide basic support in preparing summaries of campaign progress based on available data.

3. Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the individual donor operation:

• Contribute to the planning, monitoring and providing feedback to each acquisition channel of individual fundraising.
• Support the Fundraising Manager in the execution of the assigned investment and monitor and report monthly to the country and regional office on KPIs associated with the investment.
• Support the achievement of the desirable return on investment as outlined in the investment requests and ensure associated gross revenues.
• Conduct regular revenue tracking through monthly gross revenue reporting, in-depth analysis of KPIs and regular engagement to monitor results.
• In the event of a shortfall, work to identify and implement corrective actions. Identify opportunities to increase revenue in the country office to offset shortfalls in others.

4. Participate in the analysis of best practices and innovations in face-to-face fundraising activities

• Help gather and organize information about face-to-face fundraising practices, trends, and ideas from UNICEF and other organizations.
• Support the team in identifying new ways to improve face-to-face fundraising and donor retention.
• Assist in collecting and sharing examples of successful fundraising activities from UNICEF offices and external partners.
• Follow guidance from senior team members to apply useful lessons and tools in local fundraising efforts.
• Help document and report on what works well in face-to-face fundraising to improve future activities.

5.  Support Coordination and Communication for Fundraising

• Help track and organize donor information, including key performance indicators (KPIs), and assist in preparing content for donor communications like the donor line and donor circle with other fundraising teams and the Communication team.
• Assist in coordinating tasks and sharing updates with other team members and the Communication team, to ensure smooth teamwork across different areas, to help carry out the Country Office’s fundraising plans.

6.  Any other project assigned by the supervisor.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Fundraising Associate Face to Face-GS6-FT-VA.docx

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to communications, social marketing, advertising, public relations, or related areas.  A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace an additional two years.
• Work Experience: At least 6 years of relevant work experience in communication, fundraising and/or related areas.  Work experience in fundraising and individual giving is an asset. Experience working for international organizations would be desirable.   Developing country work experience or field work experience is an asset.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required.  Proficient level of English is required, but complete fluency is preferred.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates 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.

The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member’s original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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.