Fundraising Specialist (Legacies),
P-3, (2 Posts)
Private Fundraising and Partnerships
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Reporting to: Global Fundraising Manager (Legacies)
Annual salary: This are P3 post on the UN Salary scales (see below for more details)
Purpose of Role
These 2 Fixed-Term (FT) Fundraising Specialist (Legacies) will primarily focus on supporting and enabling a portfolio of markets to grow their legacy activities to achieve higher levels of income from this source.
The incumbents of each position will also support on the implementation and further development of UNICEF’s global legacy fundraising strategy and both manage and contribute to a range of key projects and initiatives that relate to driving the ambitious growth of this income channel for the organization.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
The incumbents will provide strategic advice, technical fundraising expertise and support and guidance to a portfolio of UNICEF fundraising markets to help them grow and develop their legacy programs, in alignment with the UNICEF global legacy strategy. The incumbents will also lead or support on a range of key initiatives and projects driven by the central legacy team.
These are a cross-functionals role that will work together with other members of the Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships team and be a part of the central legacy team in Geneva.
Support a portfolio of UNICEF markets to deliver increased performance in income and marketing results
Support markets in portfolio and at a global level on a range of key initiatives and projects that are related to
Other duties as required.
Profile
Experience
Education
Languages
Additional Comments
These are P3 posts on the UN Salary scales. For more information on remuneration and benefits, please visit UNICEF’s Entitlements’ page. If you would like to find estimates for entitlements, you may use the online Salary Estimate Calculator.
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.
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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
To apply for the post
Please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post with your CV/resume (no photos) in strict confidence by email only to Karem Armstrong at karem@darylupsall.com
Please ensure that they are sent as Word documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name CV” Please put “UNICEF Legacies” in the email subject line. Also please let us know where you saw the post advertised.
The deadline for applications is Monday July 27th, 2020 18.00 GMT
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a two-stage application process which means that candidates that fully meet the criteria above will be subsequently asked to complete a further online process within the UNICEF recruitment system
Background
Come join UNICEF's global legacy team and make a difference for children around the world. We are looking for a passionate, skilled legacy specialist to help our fundraisers around the world build excellent legacy giving programs. This a quickly growing fundraising area for UNICEF, and we need your experience to ensure we maximize the opportunity for UNICEF!
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFP) section within Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) works with National Committees and UNICEF Country Offices to maximize income and drive income growth to support UNICEF’s mission.
These 2 Fixed-Term (FT) positions of Fundraising Specialist (Legacies) will work as part of the legacy team within the wider Individual Giving team, who work with markets to directly influence private sector income. Legacies contribute towards the strategic plan 2018-21 goals for Individual supporters, through both revenues raised and the number of supporters interested in leaving a legacy gift to UNICEF, and the legacy team support on achieving the KPIs through their work with markets.