Position Details
Position Title: Senior Officer, Development
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (New Role / Vacant)
Reports to: Vice President, Development
Direct Reports: N/A
Salary Range: $53,000 to $60,000 per year annually with benefits and 3 weeks paid vacation
Work Location: Toronto
Work Environment: UNICEF Canada currently operates under a Fixed-Hybrid model that requires team members to attend the office at least 2 days/week (Tuesday and Wednesday).
Position Description
The Senior Officer, Development works as an integral member of the high value (HV) team to lead the behind-the-scenes development and project management of donor engagement, communications and operational activities in support of the Development teams’ objectives, in a manner consistent with UNICEF Canada’s mission and vision.
This role reports to the VP of Development, and will primarily be focused on content creation, cultivation and donor engagement activities and operations elements that support the engagement of high value donors, partners, and prospects. The role operates cross-functionally in identifying opportunities to cultivate high-value partnerships and relationships and ensuring the proper tracking and analysis in support of growing a meaningful HV engagement program.
Key Accountabilities
Donor Communications (50%)
o Creating customized presentation decks and donor proposals (25–35 annually), including tailored cultivation tools for outreach to major, community, and corporate donors.
o Writing and designing donor proposals and drafting MOUs/Gift Agreements that incorporate recognition and stewardship elements, in collaboration with the Officer, Stewardship Communications and other internal teams.
o Sourcing and sharing relevant content, situational updates, and donor communications resources to support solicitation and cultivation efforts across diverse audiences.
o Initiating emergency donor communications within 24 hours of onset for HV team distribution, including compiling lists of relevant donors and prospects.
o Proactively identifying communications opportunities—such as social media posts, press releases, stories, and videos—that align with fundraising initiatives and organizational priorities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
o Ensuring all custom proposals are reviewed and approved by International Programs, Marketing, and the VP for alignment with stewardship grid options and deliverables.
Donor Cultivation and Engagement (30%)
Project Management and Administration (20%)
Qualifications
An Employer of Choice: What We Offer
Members of the UNICEF Canada team have access to the following employee benefits:
A ROBUST COMPENSATION PACKAGE
✓Extended Health/Dental benefits, Healthcare Spending Account, and Wellness Account
✓Life, AD&D, & Long-Term disability insurance coverage
✓Employer match contributions (5%) to a Group Pension Plan
✓Access to parental leave top-up
A COMMITMENT TO WELLNESS
✓Fixed hybrid work environment to balance connection and collaboration with the work-life integration needs of our team
✓Minimum 3 weeks of annual vacation (increases with time served) & 1 additional day per year of service (max 30)
✓10 paid sick days & 2 personal days
✓9 to 11 employee wellness days – an additional series of pre-set days off, given annually to further extend long weekends
✓Discounted rate for a GoodLife gym membership
✓Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
A CULTURE OF LEARNING & GROWTH
✓Access to a comprehensive global learning platform with over 1600 courses, webinars & resources
✓Internal leadership development, training, & mentorship programs that integrate Anti-Racism and diversity, equity and inclusion principles
✓Opportunities to access both local & global stretch assignments
AN INCLUSIVE & PURPOSE-DRIVEN WORKPLACE
✓Centrally located head office in mid-town Toronto with satellite offices in Calgary & Montreal
✓Easily accessed by public transit and a short walk from several parking locations
✓Inclusive & accessible co-working and meeting spaces designed to foster purpose at every turn and accommodate the diverse needs of employees
A CHANCE TO DO MEANINGFUL & LIFE-CHANGING WORK
✓Under the leadership of a dynamic, accomplished, and experienced executive leadership team, you’ll be part of a diverse & talented Canadian team committed to creating meaningful impact while fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
✓You’ll join a global UNICEF family with a shared commitment to impact the lives of children
Our Commitment to Inclusive Workplaces & Recruitment
UNICEF Canada is an inclusive workplace and is committed to championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
At UNICEF Canada, we believe strongly in personal connections, and our hiring process is entirely human-driven. We do not use AI or automated systems to review applications or conduct interviews. Each candidate is evaluated by our experienced team to ensure a fair and thoughtful hiring experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter as one document to careers@unicef.ca by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, November 28, 2025. Please include your salary expectations in your cover email and reference Senior Officer, Development in the subject heading.
UNICEF Canada thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Consistent with our Child Safeguarding Policy, all successful candidates must receive clearance by a police background check (including a vulnerable sector screen).
