Private Sector Fundraising Associate (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job no: 590589
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Panama City
Level: G-7
Location: Panama
Categories: Fund Raising

For every child, a champion

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

UNICEF aims to be the leading advocate for children, enabled by a cohort of networked, strategic, innovative, and effective advocates who deliver change for children in every part of the world.

How can you make a difference?

Panama Country Office (PCO) has implemented a Private Sector Fundraising (PFP) strategy and is now focused on escalating and consolidating its approach to maximize impact and resources for children. As a High-Income Country (HIC), the CO seeks to diversify and cultivate opportunities among private sector actors and, importantly, engage individual citizens to strengthen UNICEF’s positioning and resource base.

PCO aims to secure the funding and visibility required to sustain the PCO by expanding its private sector partnerships and individual giving initiatives. A key driver of income growth will be the successful scale-up of pledge campaigns and the development of a robust base of regular pledge donors. In parallel, deepening engagement and partnerships with businesses, leveraging special events, and optimizing content and digital strategies will be essential to achieve income targets, position UNICEF as a trusted partner, and integrate private sector actors as key stakeholders in advancing children’s rights.

Under the general supervision and leadership of the Partnership Specialist, the Senior Fundraising Associate (Individual & Private Sector), supports the individuals fundraising area by providing assistance on quality planning, monitoring and evaluation to improve performance management of the campaigns and will be ready to support in the implementation of the resource mobilization strategy, in addition, the engagement with the private sector emphasizing on support for the whole fundraising operation to fully seize opportunities that will contribute with the advancement of the local and the global priorities.

Summary of key functions/ accountabilities:

Provide technical support to the preparation of the Individual Fundraising plan and campaigns calendar, objectives, metrics and KPIs.

• Prepare and analyze the campaigns KPIs and the investment requirements.
• Provide technical support in the establishment of campaign KPIs and criteria (reporting, systems, performance evaluation, goals)
• Prepare preliminary documentation of the project, work plans, budgets and proposals for implementation agreements.
• Perform research & analysis. Manage spreadsheets. Prepare presentations. Proofread and revise documents and reports.
• Assist the supervisor in the follow up of the PFP workplan implementation, and collects fundraising, marketing and financial information.

Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of individual fundraising efforts. Results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

• Monitor and prepare reports for the supervisor of the agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
• Research, synthesize and compile qualitative and quantitative data and information to facilitate preparation of reports, objectives, activities, etc.

Administrative tasks and responsibilities are effectively carried out and delivered.

• Provide technical support to search and evaluate potential suppliers, prepare terms of reference for quotations. Follow up quotation process.
• Participate in CRC and other administrative mechanisms in those cases related to administrative issues.
• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

Support the development and monitoring of financial and non-financial agreements with the private sector in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives:

• Monitor and analysis of market trends, identify opportunities and potential corporate partners and updates databases.
• Research and prepare key information as input for the development of financial and non-financial proposals.
• Develop draft proposals for presentations to potential corporate partners.
• Monitor and follow-up of existing agreements and action plans with corporate partners on a regular basis to ensure compliance with targets.
• In coordination with the Partnerships Specialist, support ongoing private sector partnerships and identify new potential partnerships with companies or industry platforms to support programme priorities.
• Develop due diligence processes for the evaluation of potential new private sector partners.
• Coordinate the development of workshops, events and publications for the private sector to
• Raise awareness of private sector best practices and ways to support advocacy for children’s rights.
• Provide input to meetings, proposals, reports and consultations as needed.

Undertake other key responsibilities to support the performance and impact of advocacy and communications work, as required.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: Completion of Secondary School. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three (3) years of related work experience; and a master’s degree may
replace an additional two (2) years.

Work Experience: 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in administration, communication or direct marketing agencies and fundraising areas.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Desirables:

Education: Technical and/or University level courses in marketing, publicity, communication, business administration, finance, or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job.

Work Experience:

• experience in individual fundraising.
• experience in marketing campaigns coordination
• experience in commercial financial products
• experience supporting management in data analysis.
• Working experience with the UN/UNICEF will have an advantage.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Advertised: 23 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Deadline: 08 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

About the Organization

UNICEF is out to change the world for children vaccination by vaccination, blanket by blanket, biscuit by biscuit, book by book. In most of America, these things are considered completely ordinary. But in many parts of the developing world, they can save a child's life. UNICEF is unique among world organizations and unique among those working with young people. As a global movement, we use our authority to influence decision makers and diverse partners to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. In 155 countries and territories, UNICEF's field staff uses hard-won expertise to meet the challenges facing children and those who care for them. Our history has given us a profound understanding of development and the importance of child health, education, equality and protection in advancing humanity. All that we do helps children realize their full potential. In support of UNICEF's work, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF focuses on five major priorities: education, emergencies, HIV/AIDS, immunization and malnutrition.