Fund Raising and Partnerships Officer, NOB, Fixed Term, Dhaka, Bangladesh #546953 (Only for Bangladeshi nationals)

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

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, a hero.

How can you make a difference?

Join the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Unit (RMPU) at UNICEF Bangladesh as a Fund Raising and Partnerships Officer focusing on bilateral donors, businesses, non-governmental institutional donor and individual giving. This post is looking for a well suited, creative and energetic individual who wants to undertake a challenging role within a multicultural environment whilst making a positive difference to the lives of children in Bangladesh. The position of Fund Raising and Partnerships Officer (NO2) will be reporting to the Corporate Alliances Specialist (P3) and will be responsible to mobilize resources (financial as well as non- financial) for supporting programme implementation and office management of Bangladesh Country office. S/he will function under the direct supervision of Corporate Alliances Specialist and in close association with other team colleagues and responsible for a range of tasks which would require close and quality collaboration with colleagues in various Programme Sections, Field Offices and with Senior management.

The position will be responsible for the overall coordination, planning, development and realization of the country office’s Resource Mobilization strategy, in line with UNICEF’s regional and global priorities and strategies in this regard. The incumbent will oversee and coordinate various fundraising channels and activities, ensure engaged and long-term partnerships, and drive revenue growth for both the Country Programme needs as well as for UNICEF globally. The position will be responsible for leading various UNICEF fundraising initiatives both with the Public as well as with the the private sector, including implementation of the business plan for roll out of private sector fundraising within Bangladesh.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Business development and account management of ODA/ Public funding/ donors in BCO:
2. Increase engagement with businesses and institutional donors (trusts and foundations) within and outside of Bangladesh:
3. Increase contributions from individual fundraising campaigns within and outside of Bangladesh:
4. Secure engagement with key strategic philanthropists
5. Contribute to achievement of PSFR financial targets:
6. General stewardship and coordination responsibilities:
7. Provide any other support as requested by Supervisor and RMP Manager.

For detailed job responsibilities, please access job description below:

JD_ Fundrising and Pertnership Officer NO2 Dhaka.docx

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

• University degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Anthropology, Business Administration, Politics, International Affairs or any other related field is required.
• At least 2 years-experience in the development sector in a similar role.
• Ability to work against challenging targets and under pressure, consistent ability to produce high-quality outputs, excellent writing (including copy- editing skills) and interpersonal skills, able to undertake comprehensive research at pace, quickly able to understand potential donor requirements, skill in communications with confidence and persuasiveness, able to bring creativity, energy and innovation to their work.
• Excellent in use and maintain databases. Excellent working knowledge of UNICEF electronic systems (VISION, etc) and other computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing) is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)

The UNICEF core competencies required for this post are...

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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:

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term "Internal" refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments.

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