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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, a champion

Since 1950, UNICEF has supported the most important transformation for children and adolescents in Brazil. UNICEF Brazil with its main office in Brasília and nine field offices, works in close partnership with national and sub-national governments, corporate partners, youth, and civil society organizations. For information of the work of our organization in Brazil, please visit our website: UNICEF Brazil.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Corporate Fundraising Officer NO3, the Corporate Fundraising Officer (New Business) NO2 is responsible for designing the corporate new businesses strategy and guide its implementation, with the objective of increasing the number and quality of corporate partners and maximizing income from the private sector for UNICEF. This will be done by building a strong new business pipeline and converting new leads into signed partnerships that align with the Brazil country office high value strategy.  Additionally, the incumbent will provide leadership and strategic direction for the corporate new business team as well as promote a collaborative and value driven team culture with a focus on results.  

Key Expected Results

1. Support corporate new business development initiatives by contributing to the implementation of the approved corporate fundraising strategy and Private Sector Plan, in collaboration with the Corporate Fund Raising Specialist (NO3) and under the guidance of the Corporate Partnerships Manager (P4).

2. Contribute to the development and management of the corporate new business pipeline by:

• Supporting prospective identification and qualification
• Drafting sections of proposals and pitch materials
• Coordinating internal inputs required for submissions.

3. Support negotiations and partnership development processes by preparing background materials, coordinating meetings, documenting discussions, and drafting follow-up actions, under the guidance of senior managers.

4. Ensure orderly handover of new partnerships to the Key Account Management team by preparing documentation, summarizing partnership agreements, and ensuring relevant data is recorded in corporate systems,

5. Participate in selected business community events and meetings, as delegated, to support UNICEF's visibility and relationship building efforts within the corporate segment.

6. Facilitate cross functional coordination with Individual Giving, Marketing Services, Communications, Operations, and Programme colleagues to ensure timely inputs and alignment with agreed processes.

7. Liaise with PFP HQ and Regional teams on research, due diligence, and compliance requirements, ensuring all corporate engagement activities adhere to PFP policies, procedures, and contractual standards.

8. Maintain accurate records and reporting on pipeline status, opportunities, and progress against agreed activity plans, contributing inputs to management reporting as required and guidance in the execution of their responsibilities.

9. Provide people centered supervision and day to day leadership to the UNICEF Brazil Corporate New Business Team, promoting a collaborative, inclusive and performance oriented work culture, and supporting team members in delivering agreed partnership objectives in line with established strategies, in dose collaboration with the Corporate Fund Raising Specialist (NO3) and under the guidance of the Corporate Partnerships Manager (P4).

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have:

Education: A first-level university degree in Business Administration, Communications, Economics, Fundraising Studies, Marketing or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in corporate fundraising is required.
• Additional years of experience in corporate fundraising is an asset
• Proven experience in successfully negotiating and managing large partnerships and delivering on or exceeding ambitious income targets is needed.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating a team is required.
• Experience of fundraising in leading global organizations is desirable (knowledge of the UN system is an asset).

Language: Fluency in English and Portuguese required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

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. 

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.

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.

UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category. This position is fro Brazilian nationals or internal candidates who hold work permit.

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.