Corporate Fundraising and Partnerships Consultant (national consultancy open for Bulgarian nationals only)

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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, equal chance.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Bulgaria is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Consultant to contribute to the successful implementation of the Corporate Engagement Strategy. Under the supervision of the Fundraising Officer the consultant will support the execution of the corporate fundraising plan, with a focus on acquisition of high-value corporate donors. In addition, the consultant will contribute to the integrated fundraising campaign ensuring engagement of the high value corporate partners as sponsors or donors.

The tasks to be undertaken include the following:

• Support the implementation of the annual work plan for corporate engagement with a focus on acquisition of high value partners

• Regularly update and maintain a pipeline of prospects, company profiles and contact data base

• Identify and approach the priority prospect corporate partners from the established pipeline

• Support the process of negotiations with the identified corporate partners and develop customized partnership proposals

• Support the development and implementation of annual work plans for new and existing corporate partners aiming at renewal, expansion and maximalization of results applying an integrated approach

• Support the account management of existing business partnerships
• Research on opportunities for engagement with international corporate partners of UNICEF present on the Bulgarian market
• Contribute to the implementation of the planned integrated fundraising campaigns by identifying corporate sponsorship, corporate influencers or corporate supporters

• Prepare an analytical report of major corporate fundraising activities and partnerships. Monitor results and specific KPIs for corporate fundraising and provide recommendations for improvement.

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

• University degree in marketing, communication, business administration, social sciences, humanities or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in new business development, account management, marketing, communications, CSR.
• Previous experience in private sector fundraising in a not-for profit organization or in corporate social responsibility will be an asset.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Strong strategic planning skills.
• Solid organizational and coordination skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Drive for results.
• Flexible, proactive, team player with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Fluency in Bulgarian and English language.
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and values.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.