UNICEF Chief Private Sector Fundraising & Partnerships, P-4, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Representative the incumbent will be responsible for: Providing leadership and strategic guidance to the Malaysia country office in the areas of private sector fundraising, corporate partnerships and corporate engagement.

Strengthening operational systems and mechanisms that will enhance UNICEF’s strategic private sector fundraising and partnerships

In close collaboration with the Programme Section,to strengthen UNICEF’s corporate engagement and leveraging resources for children by influencing corporate strategies and practices for improved results for children

Providing leadership and guidance to the PFP team in core and technical competency development, training and development of staff skills and capacities in a middle-income country context

Facilitating and supporting cross-sectional collaboration between PFP, Communications and Programmes in key areas of synergy related to advocacy, messaging and communications with the public and corporate partners in line with UNICEF’s brand and promoting UNICEF’s mission and mandate for children.

Qualification:

Advanced University degree in Business Administration or related field with specialization in marketing, resource mobilization, communications Additional professional qualification in fundraising and/or marketing and/or communications an asset.*

Eight years of relevant work experience in managing a budget-based business and managing teams to deliver on financial outcomes – regional or global work experience an asset.

Professional experience combined with commercial marketing and communications/fundraising experience an asset Significant experience in managing external partnerships and engagement with corporate sector. Knowledge and experience of Corporate Social Responsibility a plus Familiarity with various fundraising modalities and techniques – e.g., direct mail, face-to-face campaigns, telephone marketing,etc. and experience in dealing with suppliers and external agencies Must have experience of team work and managing staff, training and capacity development for communications, advocacy and fundraising. Regional or global experience in advocacy, communications and fundraising an asset.

Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of a local language of the duty station an asset.

*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Key Expect Results:

1. PFP Technical Leadership: Lead the long-term strategic planning, decision-making in the analysis, development and implementation of PSFR activities within the country, to optimize fundraising and revenue potential. Develop an annual workplan and budget. Monitors and facilitates the implementation of fundraising strategies and work-plans to achieve the target Strategically plan and manage the investment funds for fundraising opportunities and associated costs throughout the planned period. Develop market research studies to identify short and long-term fundraising potential and identify specific strategies to meet the targets outlined in the plan. Lead the training and capacity development of the PFP team in advocacy, partnerships and in new and innovative fundraising modalities and techniques Oversee and develop professional relationship with suppliers in order to promote excellence in briefings and campaigns to the satisfaction of internal and external parties thereby protecting and promoting the UNICEF brand.
2. PFP Management: Provide leadership and oversight for the PFP team to enhance operational procedures, technical systems and mechanisms required to implement the strategic plan. Ensure that new and innovative streams for private sector fundraising and partnerships are tested, assessed and implemented in a systematic way. Ensure that global PFP policies and guidelines are adhered to and implemented, provide proper management of section to ensure “back-end” and operational areas of work are able to keep up with the new initiatives and plans. Undertake effective management of PFP budget, resources and staffing to reflect office’s key strategic priorities Review and evaluate fundraising performance and staff performance through improved monitoring and to recommend changes and adjustments to plans as needed
3. Corporate Engagement: In close collaboration with Programme Section, to develop and provide technical guidance and capacity development of staff on corporate engagement and partnerships Ensure that the office’s corporate engagement strategy be guided by a child-focused approach to CSR practices using the Child Rights and Business Principles in order to leverage resources for children.
4. PFP Communications:

Champion the UNICEF brand in coordination with PFP, Communications and Programmes to ensure advocacy and messaging is consistent and strategic across the sections and that the strategic programme priorities are being communicated to the general public and external partners.

1. Others: Carry out other assigned tasks and functions as directed by the Representative as part of the integrated work being undertaken through advocacy, communications, fundraising and corporate engagement initiatives in order to ensure that UNICEF’s work in a middle-income country context is effectively shared and communicated to key partners and the general public based on learnings from other UNICEF offices in the region and best practices in the industry.

Competencies:

Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

Seeks and proposes opportunities for advancing UNICEF's mission.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2012-001954. Applications must be received by 28 December 2012.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2012-001954. Applications must be received by 28 December 2012.