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For every child, the right to education

UNICEF’s mission is to uphold the rights of every child and to reduce the inequities that prevent children from reaching their full potential. To advance these goals, UNICEF Viet Nam is investing in strategic digital fundraising initiatives to build sustainable community engagement and revenue streams in support of impactful programmes for children.

The UNICEF Viet Nam Country Office (VNCO) seeks an International Consultant to design, strengthen, and implement its digital fundraising and community engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Partnership Officer, the consultant will work closely with the Partnerships/PARMO, Comms, and Programme teams, under the overall guidance of the Representative and in coordination with the Deputy Representatives Operations and Programme, to align digital initiatives with UNICEF’s strategic partnership priorities. The consultant will be responsible for both the strategic review and planning of VNCO’s digital fundraising model and the hands-on implementation of digital marketing and community development activities

How can you make a difference? 

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: University degree in Marketing, communications, digital Media, ICT or other relevant field required.

Work Experience: 

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible and relevant professional international work experience in individual giving, digital fundraising, and customer relations management (CRM) management.
• Experience working in the East Asia and Pacific region and possessing a strong understanding of the regional individual giving and digital fundraising landscape.

Skills. 

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to create detailed project plans, manage timelines, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. 
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and PCI, and best practices for donor data management and security. 
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively with diverse groups, including internal teams, external vendors, and regional and HQ offices. 
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment. 
• Proven experience in navigating complex organizational structures and working with international teams to align on strategic goals and project deliverables. 
• Proven track record of creating a compelling case for investment in new fundraising initiatives, managing budgets, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of digital fundraising campaigns. 
• Ability to multi-task, to handle stressful situations effectively; and to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs 
• Good interpersonal skills, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within a team. 
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Language Requirements:  Fluency in English is required

Payment details and further considerations

Payment of professional fees will be based on the submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

How to apply:

• Cover letter and CV: Provide a cover letter and CV clearly outlining professional experience, qualifications, motivation and suitability for this consultancy.
• Financial Proposal: Indicate proposed daily or deliverable-based fee in USD. Please see the financial proposal template. Applications without a financial proposal will not be considered.  Consultancy Financial Offer template.docx

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 

[add the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 

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 [Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups] 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.

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