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For every child, commitment

Local fundraising operation is focused on pledge Individual Donors Program and High Value Partnerships as a solid source of flexible, predictable, and sustainable funds to support both the local and global UNICEF program. The Marketing Associate will work within broad guidelines and should be proactive in accomplishing tasks amid competing priorities and deadlines.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Marketing Services Officer, perform specialized support tasks to assist in the development of strategies and implementation of a visibility plan for each corporate and philanthropic partnership, whether Marketing Customer Fundraising (CRM), flexible support or specific grant; in order to optimize revenues and recognition (potential and current donors); coordinate the marketing and communication demands for corporate and philanthropist donors together with the Communication for Partnerships in the Communications area, using different channels such as mass media, digital, corporate´s existing channels to their clients and/or employees; together with the Marketing Associate (Campaign Development), be responsible for the development and implementation of a LinkedIn strategy to support the prospecting team. This position will be the main focal point within Marketing Services with the High Value and Communications areas for the development and implementation of all strategies and actions related to high-value audiences.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Assist in the development of strategies and implementation of a visibility plan for each corporate partnership, whether CRM, flexible support, or specific grant; to optimize revenues and recognition (potential and current donors).

• Review and adapt the tier system to each partnership

• Assist in the update de current tier system for corporate partnerships

• Support in the development a specific tier system for CRM and philanthropist partners

• In collaboration with the graphic designer, coordinate the production of graphic materials used on the field in the implementation of partnerships, ensuring that the partner's brand is correctly applied

• Support the High Value Parterships (HVP) team by developing pitch materials for prospecting and/or renewing

• Interface with the partnership and philanthropy team by monitoring partnerships and weekly meetings

• Support in building agendas for field visits by corporate partners in close collaboration with the content producer

• Support in the development and implementation of special events and activations targeting high-value donors

• Participate and engage in global webinars and benchmarks to identify opportunities and content to replicate and share locally.

2. In collaboration with the Communications area, coordinate the marketing and communication demands for corporate, foundations and philanthropist donors, using different channels, such as mass media, digital, corporate´s existing channels to their clients and/or employees.

• Provide, monitor, and share information regarding potential and actual corporate and philanthropist partners visibility

• Coordinate frequent meetings with Communications colleagues to follow up the visibility’s deliverables, identify communication synergies and new opportunities for high-value audiences that drive fundraising objectives

• Obtain approval of partnership contents with UNICEF for the partners' social networks and support with endomarketing contents.

3. Act as focal point for the development and implementation of a LinkedIn strategy to support the prospecting team in close collaboration with the Campaign Development

• Map celebratory dates that may have a connection with partnerships and, from them, develop awareness materials for LinkedIn

• Develop specific fundraising contents (B2B and P2P) for LinkedIn.

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

Minimum requirements:

• Completion of high-school education is required. Additional technical studies or university degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, or related area will be considered as an asset.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in marketing or public relations, including experience in fundraising or related area, is required. Experience in Graphic design is desirable.
• Experience working for international organizations or UN/UNICEF would be an asset.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability.

Competencies:

• 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)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels:

 Competency_Framework.pdf

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

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, including 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:

• Candidates must be Brazilian citizens or have a valid work permit.
• All candidates who wish to apply to this Vacancy Announcement are requested to prepare and submit their application in English.
• UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to delivering the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from underrepresented groups (indigenous, black, disable) are encouraged to apply.

General remarks:

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.

Final remarks:

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