Fundraising Officer Corporate Key Accounts
Contribute to corporate partnerships and fundraising strategies for UNICEF Brazil.
Overview
Contribute to corporate partnerships and fundraising strategies for UNICEF Brazil.
You have:
- Experience in private Sector Fundraising, Corporate Alliances, Customer Engagement with (I)NGOs or the private sector
- Drafting and negotiating partnership proposals and agreements
- Managing multi-stakeholder projects
- Experience with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), project writing, or in an international organization is an asset
Contract
This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.
This UN Volunteer assignment is part of UNICEF Brazil's Corporate Fundraising strategy. The position contributes to increasing predictable and sustainable revenue streams through the development of corporate partnerships aligned with national programmatic goals.
UNICEF works with private sector (corporates, philanthropy and foundations) to create positive impact for children. The corporate fundraising team focuses its efforts on the largest opportunities with maximum flexibility, areas where UNICEF has a competitive advantage through our high value, multi-year, global offering. The corporate team in Brazil is made up of a Key Accounts Management and a New Business Development team.
This assignment sits in the Brazil Country Office Key Accounts Management (KAM) team. The main purpose of this team is to provide best-in class service to UNICEF’s corporate partners and drive and grow partnerships with corporates in Brazil, securing sustainability for the long-term.
The UN Volunteer will report to the P4 Corporate Partnerships Manager and work closely with multiple departments, supporting corporate account efforts. The UN Volunteer will also support the corporate and philanthropy teams in database management tasks.
Under the direct supervision of the Corporate Partnerships Manager, and in close collaboration with UNICEF departments, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:
Partner stewardship: • Manage partnerships with private sector companies in Brazil. • In close collaboration with other UNICEF areas, ensures timely and quality completion of commitments agreed with partners such as reports, communications, KPIs, etc. • Develop proposals and negotiate agreements towards renewals that either increase the value of partnerships or prioritize flexible income. • Flag risks and propose mitigation plans if needed.
Internal alignment and relationship building: • Build external internal relationship to support partner stewardship (including but not limited to the following sections: program, marketing, communication, etc.) • Collaborate with the New Business Development (NBD) team to ensure a successful handover process of partnerships • Adhere to internal guidelines and policies such as due diligence processes as part of the renewal of partnership • Contribute to the Corporate Partnerships plan to secure and increase high-value and long-term alliances, as well as flexible, sustainable, and predictable revenue as part of overall Resource Mobilization & Partnerships (RM&P) Section. Database management: • Support team in ensuring internal database records are up to date and ensure own records are up to date.
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). The UNICEF competencies required and expected for this post are: - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness; - Works Collaboratively with others; - Builds and Maintains Partnerships; - Innovates and Embraces Change; - Thinks and Acts Strategically; - Drive to achieve impactful results; - Manages ambiguity and complexity.
• Experience in private Sector Fundraising, Corporate Alliances, Customer Engagement with (I)NGOs or the private sector • Drafting and negotiating partnership proposals and agreements • Managing multi-stakeholder projects • Experience with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), project writing, or in an international organization is an asset.
Brasilia is Brazil’s capital city with access to international transportation and a wide range of services. Volunteers should be prepared to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment. The cost of living is relatively high compared to other cities in Brazil. The living conditions in Brasilia are good Services such as healthcare, banking, and telecommunications are widely available.
The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is wide. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.
Brasilia is a family duty station, Hardship A. Security level in Brazil is moderate (3). UNDSS Brazil advises to exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high levels of serious and violent crime, particularly in major cities. Violent crime as muggings, armed robbery, kidnappings and sexual assault, is very high. Avoid shanty towns (favelas) in the big cities and if you are attacked or robbed, do not resist. Demonstrations can occur at any time and may turn violent with little or no warning. All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. For missions in rural areas or indigenous reservations, special procedures may apply; UN personnel should consult with the local DSS office in advance.
Information on full entitlements at the duty station is available at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos. https://www.unv.org/
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful corporate partnership you managed and the impact it had? | This assesses your experience in managing partnerships and understanding of their impact. | Focus on a specific partnership, detailing your role and the measurable outcomes. |
| How do you approach drafting a proposal for a potential corporate partner? | Understanding your strategy and skills in proposal writing is vital. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you had to negotiate an agreement. What was your strategy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in managing stakeholder relationships and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with internal guidelines when managing partnerships? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to manage a risk in a partnership. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you collaborated with other departments to achieve success? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What practices do you follow to keep your database management up to date? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |