Chief Private Sector Fundraising, P5, Fixed-Term, Beijing, China, #69970

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

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For every child, the right to future

In China, we promote policies and laws that better deliver on children's rights. We have over 100 staff members working with the Government of China and other partners to ensure that the benefits of the country's development reach the most impoverished children. And we share what we learn with others.

https://www.unicef.cn/en

How can you make a difference? 

The Chief Private Sector Fundraising is responsible for and leads all the fundraising activities with the Private Sector in China. This post will develop and realize individuals, corporate, foundations and philanthropy fundraising strategy that maximizes the CO potential and is in line with the global PFP plan. The Chief will work under the general guidance of the Country Representative and will be part of the Country Management team and is directly responsible for all Private Sector Fundraising results. The Chief of Privat Sector Fundraising will be responsible for the analysis and management of the relationship with local and global partners and of all private sector fundraising channels and activities, ensuring engaged and long-term partnerships, as well as flexible and unrestricted resources.

Key functions of this position include - 

1. Provides leadership and direction in developing UNICEF China's overall Resource Mobilization strategy and implementation frameworks focused on global and local private sector partners (including private individuals, philanthropic donors, corporations and foundations in China). Provide guidance and direction for planning, implementation, research and analysis of all fundraising channels with emphasis on achieving flexible and unrestricted resources.

2. Provide leadership and supervision to the PSFR team for all fundraising activities. Establishes work plans and budgets and monitor them within the UNICEF financial rules and policies. Identifies training requirements to meet staff development needs to meet objectives of the PSFR section.

3. Manages, leads and grows the Individuals Fundraising Programme. Ensures alignment with the PFP at a regional and global level and the delivery of investment commitments. Highlights barriers to achievement of goals and seeks to overcome these barriers.

4. Actively seek and develop new fundraising products that are appropriate in the China context and in alignment with PFP global goals.

5. Takes an active role in identifying, approaching and negotiating partner relationships with corporations, foundations and wealthy individuals who may potentially become major donors to UNICEF in China. Designs/develops concepts for partners' engagement activities in conjunction with programme and communications officers.

6. Represents the PSFR team at the Senior Management Team and the Country Management Team and serves as a local focal point for sections to develop funding proposals and partnerships, coordinate corporate and foundation engagement activities, manage the relationships with corporate/foundation partners, plan and carry out partner visits when necessary, promote dialogue and information exchanges, particularly in light of policy decisions that affect UNICEF relationship with all partners at a local and global level.

7. Works jointly with Communications, Programs and Operations to unify projection of UNICEF's image and positioning to UNICEF's supporters and potential supporters, and ensure that synergies are created between the different strategies and activities.

8. Supervises the development of fundraising tools (Resource Mobilization kits, communication tools to Chinese private individual donors (house appeals, newsletters etc.), program funding requirement documents, partner updates, annual report for donors, articles for UNICEF China website). Evaluates and analyzes financial and non-financial results from the private sector fundraising channels, checking efficiency of strategies used and suggesting necessary adjustments. Manages the channel with a view of increasing results and revenue.

Impact of Results of this position-

1. The Resource Mobilization strategy developed aligned with PFP global fundraising strategy and translated into concrete plans, including the monitoring and reporting of the results.

2. Strategic and operational strategy and implementation plans effectively managed in order to meet or exceed income targets.

3. Income goals reached according to the strategic plan and roles and responsibilities.

4. UNICEF's global fundraising priorities, campaigns and partnerships, disseminated in a locally-appropriate way.

5. A highly motivated fundraising team with clear roles and responsibilities.

6. The fundraising team well integrated and working together in the best possible way with other areas in the organization.

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: 

Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Communications, Economics or equivalent, with specialization in Fundraising Studies or Marketing.

• Work Experience: 

- A minimum of ten years of professional experience in private sector fundraising is required, with progressively increasing responsibilities, including direct responsibility for setting and meeting income targets.

- Experience in, and knowledge of, the country context is an asset.

- Relevant marketing experience will be considered as contributing to this work experience.

- Familiarity with the private sector.

- International fundraising experience is an asset.

- Previous managerial experience is essential.

• Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local 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…

(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 

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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

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.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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.

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