Partnerships (Philanthropy) Officer, NO-A, São Paulo, Brazil

Contract

This is a NO-1 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-1 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, make a difference

The Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) section within PFP works with National Committees and UNICEF country offices to maximize income and drive income growth. There are five units within the PSFR section, including Global Philanthropy and Foundation Partnerships. The purpose of the Global Philanthropy and Foundation teams is to drive income growth from major donors and the foundation sector. The Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO) Philanthropy unit leads the development of the Major Donors and Foundation strategy for the Region, supports countries to develop their local strategies, and develops relationships at a regional and/or global level.

The country offices of target markets will work with LACRO and global teams to grow these income streams and develop local relationships with high value individual supporters, family and private foundations.

For more information, please access UNICEF no Brasil

How can you make a difference?

The post holder will work under the leadership of the Corporate Alliances Officer (NOB) in Brazil Country Office, and in coordination with the LACRO Philanthropy Team and the wider Global Philanthropy team to create UNICEF’s High Value pipeline in Brazil and maximize resources and support for UNICEF programmes to achieve results for children.

The key functions and accountabilities

In coordination with the Regional Philanthropy Team in Panama and under the leadership of the Corporate Alliances Officer (NOB) in Brazil, the postholder will carry out the following tasks:

Strategy, planning, and reporting: Support the development of the partnership strategy for Ultra-high net-worth individuals (UHNWI), Faith membership organizations (FBO) and Membership Based Organizations MBO), and private foundations with the ability to give on the 6 and 7 figures level (US$).

Prospect Identification and Cultivation: Develop a high value prospect list of UHNWI potential donors and foundations, conduct research on the prospects to identify potential opportunities, including due diligence.

Engagement with prospects and partners: Ensure effective communications with partners by writing compelling cases for support, donor communications and the materials needed for prospects’ engagement including briefing materials, slide decks and elevator speeches.

Strategy enablers: Work across UNICEF programme and partnerships teams to make connections that may advance HNWIs, FBO/MBOs and Foundations outreach to new funding streams or partners, promoting cross-collaboration within the team.

For more information regarding the specific activities please refer to the complete job profile, clique TOR Philantrophy Officer_Major Donor_TA_2024 2025.doc.pdf

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

• An University degree in Business Management, Communication, Marketing, International Relations, Social Sciences or related field is required.
• Minimum of one year working experience in fundraising, social projects, partnerships, marketing or sales;
• Demonstrated successful track record in negotiating partnership agreements, grants or sales deals;
• Strong networking skills with a track record of building mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders;
• Familiarity of UHNWI and/or foundations in Brazil is required.
• Practiced communicator with demonstrated ability to condense information and communicate it in a well-structured and compelling way;
• Knowledge of the UN system or international development issues, and familiarity with UNICEF programme activities are desirable.
• Proficiency in English and Fluency in Portuguese required.

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

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.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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. 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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from diverse populations eligible and suitable candidates from diverse populations (afro-descendants, indigenous, and other minorities) are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also 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 cancelled.

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.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

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

This position is for Brazilian citizens only.