Kenya: Private Sector Fundraising Specialist, P-3, Temporary Appointment

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Manager, Private Sector Engagement (PSE) and working in close collaboration with the Programme team in the Regional Office, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the outreach to donors, preparing fundraising proposals, pitch documents and reports to donors as well as other relevant fundraising related materials. The incumbent will assist in the implementation of the work plan of the section including conducting research on potential donors, supporting donor outreach and management of donor relationships, and contributing to a knowledge management system with relevant focal points to share private sector engagement activities across countries.

The incumbent will carry out the main tasks outlined below.

A. Supporting regional fundraising activities:Provide support to enhance existing or to develop new donor relationships with potential for regional funding, including participating in donor meetings and briefings, developing donor friendly funding proposals and materials, and preparing reports on activities.

B. Fundraising support to countries: Assist in timely responses to countries on queries and guidance needed for corporate partnerships. Provide support in the development of local partnerships and information needed about regional or global partnerships.

Assist the section to provide technical support to UNICEF South Africa on the development and implementation of their pledge program including advice on donor acquisition, retention, vendor management, donor communications and administrative details for management of the program.

C. Developing funding proposals: Assist in the development of concept notes, funding proposals, and pitch documents including coordinating with Country Offices to assess needs and opportunities for sharing with donorseveloping f with offices to assess needs and opportunities for sharing with donors. Ensure quality of donor proposals and materials before submission to donors.

D. Knowledge Management: Provide support to the section to facilitate regular information sharing with PSE focal points across countries.

E. Other duties. Other duties as required including assisting in the implementation of the work plan for the section.

TIMEFRAME

2 March 2015 – 4 September 2015

QUALIFICATIONS

· Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Communication, Social Sciences or related fields. (Bachelor’s degree in related field with ten or more years of experience as described below can be considered in lieu of Advanced University degree)

· Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in corporate fundraising, donor outreach and management, project administration in corporate and institutional fundraising, preferably with some at the international level.

· Experience in individual or pledge fundraising also highly valuable

· Strong writing skills, with strong preference for knowledge and experience in writing for UNICEF and private sector audiences.

· Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.

COMPETENCIES OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

· Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.

· Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

· Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

· Good analytical skills.

Strong planning/organizing skills

· Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

· Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

· Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

· Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

· Seeks and proposes opportunities for advancing UNICEF's mission.

Interested candidates should send their complete Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya), up-to-date CV/resume, as well as a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this position, to esarohrvacancies@unicef.org by 21 January 2015.