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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. 

For every child, hope

How can you make a difference? 

• Collaborate with Global Philanthropy team and the committee for UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein to develop a high value and realistic prospect lists of UHNW potential donors.
• Identify prospects, conduct research, and create research products that will help key stakeholders engage, solicit and steward donors. Map networks globally and make recommendations on connections and possible pathways to prospects.
• Carry out a peer exercise for all members of the committee for UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein Trustee Board and Fundraising Committee.

• Work with the Global Philanthropy Major Donor Manager and the committee for UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein to develop robust acquisition and stewardship plans for current high value donors, including uplift giving strategies.
• Attend donor meetings along with the committee for UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein to keep donors updated on their support.
• Manage cultivation events for a UHNW audience, working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

• Write compelling cases for support and other donor communications which can be readily distributed and adapted by the committee for UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein for their prospects as related to major initiatives launched by UNICEF.
• Prepare a full package of required donor materials, including but not limited to, elevator speeches, Q&A materials, and other materials to prepare major donor fundraisers for solicitation of prospects.

• UHNWI prospect identification, research and peer mapping
• UHNWI prospect and donor cultivation
• Donor communication materials

• Qualified prospects for portfolio
• Donor communication materials
• Donor and prospect meetings – estimated 5 per month Donor cultivation events – 2-3 during the year
• Adapted materials for Geneva market, including Council marketing materials and proposals

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Humanities, Business Administration or related field is required.
• A first level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• A minimum five years of relevant professional work experience in fundraising (ideally, major gift fundraising), research, communications or a related field is required.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of fundraising and philanthropy and an understanding of international development is required.
• Knowledge and experience of working in the French speaking part of Switzerland, as well as a strong local network, is an asset.
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility theory and practice, social and innovative financing, and experience of working in international organizations, are additional assets.
• Experience in the UN system is an asset.

• Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of German is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

Remarks:  

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.