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For every child,

At UNICEF COLOMBIA we work to generate positive changes in the lives of children and adolescents. Our current work plan runs from 2021 to the end of 2024 and aims to ensure that children and adolescents enjoy their rights through equitable access to social services, improve their learning and live protected from all types of violence.

We work throughout Colombia, with special focus on the departments where children have fewer opportunities: Chocó, Cauca, Nariño, Antioquia, Córdoba, Amazonas, Putumayo, La Guajira, Caquetá, Atlántico, Arauca and Norte de Santander.

For more information visit the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc3OopCmEpM

How can you make a difference?

The job function of the post, under the general supervision of the Corporate Alliances Officer will be to contribute on reaching corporate fundraising goals for Colombia Country Office, focusing on dealing with new companies negotiating new agreements with key corporate prospects.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

• Provides technical support on the preparation of the Corporate Fundraising workplan,, Corporate Plans, RER and other documents requested by LACRO and Geneva.
• Provides technical expertise, research’s and prepares key information about corporate fundraising, to be used as inputs for the annual plans. Performs in depth technical analysis of corporate fundraising trends and best practices.

Corporate workplan implementation.

• Timely implementation of the workplan.
• Monitors and regularly reports on progress against income and budget targets, for supervisor action.
• Provides technical knowledge and prepares relevant information to be used in reports, KPIs and documents, timely updated.
• Provides technical expertise on corporate initiatives related to different industries.

Effective execution prospecting initiatives for companies. Proposals of new corporate fundraising initiatives to potential partners.

• Negotiates with potential corporate partners.
• Prepares and makes UNICEF proposals through targeted presentations for potential corporate partners, focusing on attaining the maximum income for UNICEF.
• Attends appointments and meetings with companies in order to propose new initiatives, provide background, conduct training and excite & engage the companies’ teams.
• Analyses the national market, identifies opportunities and potential corporate partners. Obtains all necessary information and provides technical support for decision making.

Effective process for assessment, sign-off and approval of existing and new corporate partnerships. Successful partnerships and relationships with companies.

• Prepares necessary documentation for Salesforce submission. Proposal and agreement’s analysis and preparation: preparation of presentations to corporations and other Private Sector actors. Analyzes proposals from Corporations.
• Drafts agreements with Corporations. Provides technical support on agreement’s content.
• Maintains a positive and collaborative working relationship with partners.
• Visits corporate partners to see agreement’s execution and suggest improvements. Implements motivational schemas for corporate allies’ employees working for corporate campaigns.
• Provides technical support on the approval of the partners marketing and promotional activity plans and executions under the supervision of the Corporate Fundraising Officer.

Effective cross-functional collaboration with corporate colleagues, under the guidance of the Corporate Fundraising Officer, as well as within PFP (Individual donors and Marketing Services) and CCO’s programme areas (necessary inputs for corporate initiatives).

• Works with a positive attitude for teamwork within the corporate team and in collaboration with other PFP and CCO’s areas (operations, communications and programme areas)
• Implements corporate initiatives through which obtain more pledge donors in collaboration with the Individual Donors Area.
• Prepares and offers sponsorship deals for corporate partners in order to finance special events (sponsorship search and negotiation). Carries out administrative and operational control tasks during special event & projects related with the participation of sponsors and other private allies.
• Follow directives, instructions and comply with procedures, under the supervision of the Corporate Fundraising Officer, and in concordance with the organization guidelines and regulations. Administrative tasks and responsibilities are effectively carried out and delivered.
• Monitors income on a regular basis to ensure agreed targets are met and that the correct donations are paid. Agrees corrective action if needed in consultation with the Corporate Fundraising Officer.
• Makes decisions following established procedures on the implementation and monitoring of projects. Decisions will be in relation to the appropriate application of UNICEF policies, rules and regulations and under the supervision of the Corporate Fundraising Officer.
  Assures UNICEF visual brand identity is consistent across all agreements based on the UNICEF Brand Guidelines and Toolkit.

FIND THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE:

 JP_Fundraising Associate (New Business).pdf

• Completion of secondary school. Technical and/or university level courses in Communication,Business or Management Administration, International Relations, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, or related fields, will be an asset.
• 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in fundraising areas and/or corporate alliances areas and/or marketing and advertisement areas or agencies will be an asset.
• For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years.
• Commercial experience preferably in the acquisition of new corporate / B2B clients, key account management, and/or the establishment of strategic alliances with private‑sector organizations.
• Experience in fundraising with companies and/or private foundations or other related fields.
• Fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (English, Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) is an asset.

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…

• Build and maintain partnerships (L1)
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (L1)
• Drive for results with impact (L1)
• Innovate and embraces change (L1)
• Manage ambiguity and complexity (L1)
• Thinks and acts strategically (L1)
• Working collaboratively with others (L1)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

At UNICEF Colombia, we value diversity and inclusion in our team. As part of the selection process, we would like to ensure that all candidates have equal opportunities. Please take a moment to let us know if you have a disability and what supports you require for your participation. This allows us to know what reasonable accommodations you require to ensure that you are able to participate fully and equally.

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.

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.