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For every child, partnerships
UNICEF collaborates with the private sector—including corporations, philanthropies, and foundations—to drive meaningful change for children by leveraging funding, expertise, data, and broad consumer reach. The corporate fundraising team prioritizes high-value, long-term global partnerships where UNICEF holds a competitive edge. In Brazil, this effort is led by two teams: Key Accounts Management (KAM) and New Business Development. The KAM team, where this position is based, is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to existing corporate partners and expanding these relationships to ensure long-term sustainability and impact.
For information on the work of our organization in Brazil, please visit our website: UNICEF Brazil.
How can you make a difference?
Working as part of the Key Account Management (KAM) team and under the close supervision of the Corporate Partnership Manager, the Corporate Alliances Officer will be responsible to drive, grow and renew corporate partnerships, with a focus on securing flexible resources. Some key activities include:
Partner engagement:
- Manage and develop 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 proposals, reports, communications, KPIs, etc.
- Develop proposals and negotiate agreements towards renewals that both increase the value of partnerships and prioritize flexible income.
- Define a cultivation plan to retain and strengthen the relationships with partners.
- Conduct field visits with partners to engage and showcase the impact of the alliances, when necessary.
- Flag risks and propose mitigation plans if needed.
- Attend private sector events and forums to network with companies.
- Identify and monitor industry trends as well as best practices at UNICEF network, including experiences from competitors with the goal to turn these into recommendations on how to strengthen our relationship with corporate partners.
Internal alignment and relationship building:
- Build internal relationships to support partner stewardship (including but not limited to the following UNICEF sections: program, marketing, communication, etc.).
- Collaborate with the New Business Development (NBD) team to ensure a successful handover process of new partnerships.
- Adhere to internal guidelines and policies such as due diligence processes as part of the renewal of the 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 the overall Resource Mobilization & Partnerships (RM&P) Section.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education: University degree preferably in marketing, publicity, communication, business administration, social sciences or another related field is required.
Work Experience:
Minimum 01 year of relevant work experience in partnership development or project management related to marketing, sales, or other business-related activities and social development activities.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English and Portuguese required.
Desirable:
At least 3 years of experience in working with new business development, partnership development, fundraising, sales and/or negotiation with companies will be an advantage.
More years of relevant experience is considered an asset.
Experience working in or with the private sector is considered an asset.
Knowledge of Spanish will be considered 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
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.
According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.
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’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable afro-descendants, indigenous, and other minorities 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.
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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