Consultant Fundraising (For South African Nationals ONLY)

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, a voice

UNICEF South Africa (SACO) has an annual fundraising target of US$8.3 million and this position plays a vital role in realizing that target. The office has been fundraising from the private sector for over 10 years and while fundraising has primarily been through corporate partnerships, the office is now building its individual-giving supporter base, including through major donors and high net worth individuals (HNWI). SACO has extended its fundraising work with a focus on the high network individuals in South Africa and this consultancy will take those efforts to the next level, whilst also supporting and engaging on select corporate relationships to maximize financial and other resources in support of the most vulnerable children across South Africa.

How can you make a difference?

The consultant will report to the Partnerships Manager and work closely with the Chief of Communications & Partnerships in providing strategic support to the fundraising section, seeking to start/leverage the donor revenue streams of High Net Worth Individuals in South Africa, as well as building on and creating new corporate partnerships. The consultant will also liaise closely with programming colleagues to understand the work and fundraising gaps related to education; child protection; health and nutrition; and water and sanitation sectors. The goal is to increase high-net worth individuals and family foundation activities in South Africa, with a prospective pipeline of donors on a 12-18-month time horizon, whilst also nurturing and building corporate relationships as and where relevant.  Strategy: Identify an external agency and oversee a landscape analysis on the current major donor / corporate fundraising market in South Africa, reflecting the impact of COVID-19. Following the research findings, revise the major donor strategy as part of the broader resource mobilization strategy, to reflect the potential for outreach and results from high-net worth individuals and family foundations. Identify and research high-net worth individuals, families, and family foundations with an expected inclination to support UNICEF South Africa. Managing, prospecting, and converting: Reach out to and build relationships with prospective HNWI’s, according to mutual opportunities, including UNICEF South Africa’s sector specific fundraising priorities, and draft engaging proposals and pitches, in collaboration with all sections and senior management. Everyday management of existing partnerships and maximizing opportunities to showcase the support provided and our broad range of partnerships.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work Assignment Overview

Tasks/Milestone: Finalize ToR, select and engage with marketing research company to analyze corporate / major donor market in South Africa Regular engagement with major donors and corporate partners (in collaboration with Partnerships Manager) Support to CEO Network Meetings, ideas / invites / agendas / oversee content production for meetings Regular updating of funding pipeline tracker and UNICEF’s global UNISON platform   Revision of major donor fundraising, as part of broader resource mobilization strategy Drafting and sending of proposals to prospective donors Engagement with communication and partnerships colleagues, as well as programme staff to understand priorities and funding gaps   Attendance at key section and office meetings   Completion of mandatory online UNICEF courses

Deliverables/Outputs: Contracting and final report from research agency Ongoing – updates on potential and current donors 4 CEO Network Meetings   Up to date funding pipeline document Revised strategy Proposals drafted and shared, at least one per month Regular proactive outreach and engagement, measured in meeting notes and inputs to section meetings Meeting attendance lists and inputs into meetings (minutes) Certificates from relevant courses

Timeline June – Dec 2021 Ongoing July – May 2022   June – May 2022 August – Dec 2022 June – May 2022 June – May 2022   June – May 2022 June – July 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in
  *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising.
• Experience in cultivating high-value gifts ((>$ 100 K).
• Familiarity of HNWI and foundations in South Africa.
• Practiced communicator with demonstrated ability to condense information and capture and communicate is in a well-structured way
• Experience working in a team
• Track record of working independently and meeting tight deadlines
• Knowledge of the UN system, and familiarity with UNICEF programme activities are desirable
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language or local language is considered as an asset. .

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Busines Management / Communication / Marketing / International Relations / Social Sciences

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their application to the following link: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=540502 by 23 May 2021.

This notice will also appear on http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/, http://www.unicef.org/southafrica, UN Job List, UN Jobs

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in ZAR) to undertake the terms of reference above (including admin cost if applicable).  

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

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.