Junior Consultant: Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships

1. Background and Placement Opportunity

UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.

UNICEF globally has successfully engaged in resource mobilisation from the private sector (individuals, corporations, high net worth individuals and foundations) for many years. In South Africa, resource mobilisation began in 2007 to ensure the sustainability of programmes aimed at delivering results for children.

Following a detailed mapping of the private sector and the development of a resource mobilisation strategy, the team is active in cultivating partnerships and potential donors. This requires ongoing research, the development of strategic pitches to potential partners, and strong management of partnerships (individuals and corporates).

1. Methodology

Private Sector Engagement

Research on specific sectors (FMCG, ICT, Extractive, Financial Services) to inform the most innovative and relevant approaches to targeted partners.

Support to the development of partnership concept notes and proposals for the country office.

Support to the development of marketing concepts and specific pitches to country office partnerships.

Support to the preparation, execution and follow-up of partnership meetings, launches and events.

Individual Giving

Support to the development of donor communication materials.

Support to the regular donor care activities.

Support to the development of a survey on existing donor engagement.

Research on special events and related spaces for individual fundraising.

2. Deliverables

Private Sector Engagement

Research profiles on potential partners and targeted sectors.

Input into proposals and pitch presentations for partners.

Strong organisational support to partnership meetings, launches and events.

Individual Giving

Input into the development of donor communication materials.

Share survey result on existing donor engagement.

Research profiles on the potential of individual fundraising sites.

1. Duration and Time Period

• 6 months; August 2015 – January 2016, with preference for start in August 2015.

2. Supervision

• Partnership Officer, Communication & Strategic Partnerships, UNICEF South Africa.
• Private Sector Fundraising Consultant, Communication & Strategic Partnerships, UNICEF South Africa.

3. Qualifications/Expertise

• A first university degree, preferably in marketing, economics, business administration, law or similar field.
• Excellent writing skills, including a demonstrated ability to draft clear and concise material.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills, including strong ability to analyse, integrate and summarise information from a wide range of sources.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in development is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships.
• Some experience in the private sector would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently and to ensure high-quality deliverables;
• Demonstrated capacity to carry out the assignment within allocated timeframe.

4. Worksite

• Pretoria, South Africa – UNICEF South Africa Country Office.

5. Language Requirement

• English (Native fluency or advance proficiency).
• A second local language is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. How to apply

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that their applications are to be accompanied by the cover letter, attached completed and signed Personal History form (P11 Form), CV with a clear reference of the individual consultancy assignment being applied for. Applications are to be sent on or before 27 July, 2015 to the following email address:safpretoriavacancy@unicef.org.

South African Nationals/candidates who have permanent residence/temporary residence and/or valid work permit for the duration of the contract will be considered.

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