Private Sector Fundraising Officer Philanthropy NO-A, Fixed Term, Bogotá - Colombia, Post No. 133066 - Only National Candidates

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Overview

Support the implementation of the philanthropy strategy in Colombia.

You have:

• University degree in Business Administration or Management, International Relations, Public Administration, Communications, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in B2B relationship roles, key account management, and/or establishing relationships with high-value individuals and developing strategic alliances.
• Proven experience in engagement with private foundations, international cooperation agencies, or NGOs.
• Technical experience in philanthropic fundraising, family offices, private banking, or related areas.
• Good level of English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

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,

At UNICEF COLOMBIA we work to generate positive changes in the lives of children and adolescents. Our current work plan runs from 2025 to the end of 2028 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

The PFP fundraising team within the Colombia Country Office for UNICEF is expanding to develop new income streams and is managing a fast-growing Salesforce donor base with an expanding number of donor recruitment channels. Within this context the Donor Management team, plays a vital role in helping to retain donors through excellent donor management, timely reporting, data analysid and efficient and effective customer service.

How can you make a difference?

The Philanthropy Officer will support the implementation and development of the philanthropy strategy for the Colombia Country office, which will support UNICEF´s mission and contribute to UNICEF´s local, regional, and global funding needs.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

1. Support the implementation of the philanthropy strategy and work-plan in Colombia to achieve established goals and KPIs.

2. Identify and lead the relationship development with strategic opportunities / prospects focusing on top Family and Independent Foundations that could be interested on supporting and work cooperatively with UNICEF in the development of programs in Colombia. Also identify and nurture the pipeline of Membership Based Organizations (MBOs) or Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) with the potential to support UNICEF programs in Colombia.

3. Identify and lead the relationship with prospects focusing on Major Individual Donors and Philanthropist with the potential to make gifs of at least US$100,000 and with the potential to grow their contributions to the US$1M+ level.

4. Develop and mobilize new strategic funding opportunities and offerings with the philanthropic sector with a focus on foundations, major individual donors and philanthropist, and MBOs/FBOs.

5. Plan and implement high level meetings, conferences and any kind of events that contribute to the engagement and development of alliances with High Value donors and Foundations.

6. Renew, nurture and ensure accountability any on-going philanthropic partnerships. Promote cross-functional coordination and collaboration with Corporate and Individuals Fundraising teams, Child Rights and Business, Marketing Services, Communications and Programme staff.

7. Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with partners.

FIND THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE:

SJD Philanthropy Officer NOA.pdf

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

• University degree in Business Administration or Management, International Relations, Public Administration, Communications, or related fields. A specialization or master's degree in business, international relations, communications, or marketing is desirable.
• Extensive experience in B2B relationship roles, key account management, and/or establishing relationships with high-value individuals and developing strategic alliances with the public and private sectors.
• Proven experience in engagement with private foundations, international cooperation agencies, or NGOs. Experience in philanthropic fundraising, family offices, private banking, or other related fields.
• Technical experience in:
  • Relationship roles with companies, foundations, international cooperation agencies, NGOs, or high-net-worth individuals.
  • Philanthropic fundraising, family offices, private banking, or other related areas.
  • Structuring and developing high-value proposals and building relationship and loyalty strategies
• Good level of English is required. Knowledge of another UN language 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…

• Builds and maintains partnerships (II)
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (II)
• Drive to achieve results for impact (II)
• Innovates and embraces change (II)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (II)
• Thinks and acts strategically (II)
• Works collaboratively with others (II)

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.

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