UNICEF International Individual Contractor – Resource Mobilization & Partnerships Jobs in Accra Ghana

UNICEF International Individual Contractor – Resource Mobilization & Partnerships Jobs in Accra Ghana


Job no: 518036

Work type:

  • Consultancy

    Location:

  • Ghana

    Categories:

    Private Fundraising and Partnerships
    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.

    Specific Tasks/responsibilities

  • Expand and maintain a diversified network of current and prospective partners and donors.
  • Build on existing information by conducting a market analysis of short- and medium-term fundraising opportunities in Ghana among traditional, emerging and private sector donors.
  • The analysis will consider both international and local donors with potential to fund the country programme.
  • Based on the market analysis, update the country programme funds mobilisation strategy and related action plan.
  • The plan will prioritise a diverse set of short-and medium-term fundraising approaches to achieve an annual fundraising target for Other Resources income, based on estimated programme needs.
  • The plan will identify achievable, monthly fundraising targets by donor category (i.e. traditional (e.g. bilaterals, Foundations, UNICEF National Committees, etc.) or emerging public and private donors (including corporates, high net-worth individuals, pledge donors, etc.) and tailored actions to match targeted donors.
  • Identify fundraising opportunities both internationally and in Ghana and strategize on the appropriate and achievable engagement of prospective donors.
  • Elaborate, test, execute and adjust viable strategies and actions.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the Action plan.
  • Prioritise, plan and implement a short- to medium-term fundraising and donor outreach actions to engage current and prospective donors in supporting unfunded or partially funded results for children in Ghana.
  • Facilitate partner engagement and donor relations, including regular information exchange related to funded and unfunded programmes, including current agreements and prospective funding opportunities.
  • This includes supporting the establishment, arrangement and conclusion of new funding agreements that provide non-earmarked, flexible funding for UNICEF.
  • In collaboration with relevant UNICEF staff, develop concept notes, compelling funding proposals, a brochure on the office country programme, programme outlines, fact sheets, and compelling presentations.
  • Design, develop, produce and disseminate appealing donor-engagement aids and advocacy materials.
  • This includes briefings, updates, human interest stories, investment cases, and key messages on progress and results achieved across the country programme.
  • Ensure the availability by management and staff of suitable material for meetings with prospective donors.
  • Establish, test and share a portfolio of technically effective, dynamic, proactive and state-of-the-art fundraising and donor relations tools and approaches for country office, and train relevant staff in their application and use.
  • Materials shall be tailored respectively by donor, thematic area, programme, project or initiative; based on evidence and international best practices from UNICEF; and promote investment in the UNICEF-supported country programme for Ghana.
  • Organise, facilitate and engage donors in UNICEF-supported events, including events dedicated for fundraising, advocacy and information sharing such as campaigns, research publication, press briefings, etc.

    Performance indicators for evaluation of results:

  • The evaluation of the results will be based on supervisors assessment
    of the products delivered to UNICEF, including:
  • A rapid market analysis of donor giving potential is available by end month
  • Short- and medium-term fundraising strategies and a plan of action with agreed deliverables and monthly targets are available by end month
  • Number and value of investment cases and funding proposals distributed to donors;
  • Percentage coverage of potential donors;
    Level of unfunded programme budget, monthly fundraising targets met or missed (e.g. by donor type - traditional, emerging, current/ prospective, corporate/ individual; by fundraising approach - digital/ analogue, event-driven, etc.).
  • Demonstrated technical and professional competence;
  • Quality and timeliness of work; and
    Quantity of work (completion of assigned tasks).
  • In addition, such indicators as work relations, responsibility, and communication will be considered during the evaluation of the Contractors work.

    Supervision and reporting arrangement

    The contractor will work under direct supervisor of the Deputy Representative including workplan, deliverables, reporting, travel plan and other activities related to this assignment.

    Timeframe

    The assignment shall be for 11.5 months within the period starting mid-December 2018 and ending to mid November 2019

  • To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
  • Advanced University degree in Marketing, Fundraising, Communication, Business Analysis, Public Relations or a related field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in Fundraising, Marketing, Business Development, or related field.
  • A proven track record in successful fundraising for international organizations.
  • A demonstrable track record in donor relations management with international organizations.
  • Significant ability in market analysis, research, documentation, and report writing.
  • Experience in, and knowledge of, the country context is an asset.
  • High-level ability in written English, with a reader-friendly style and demonstrated ability to translate complex information into simple and accessible text for a wide audience.
  • Candidates may be asked to provide written samples such as publications, articles, policy briefs.
  • Good net-working and inter-personal communication skills.
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Fluency in French will be considered an asset.
  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

    UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

    The competencies required for this post are….

  • View our competency framework at
    http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

    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.

    Remarks:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates should apply online by 30th November 2018
  • For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF International Individual Contractor – Resource Mobilization & Partnerships Jobs in Accra Ghana

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