Fund Raising Officer (Key Account Management), NO-2, FT, #00129173 – Brasilia, Brazil

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

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For every child, the right to a future

Since 1950, UNICEF has supported the most important transformation for children and adolescents in Brazil. UNICEF Brazil with its main office in Brasília and nine field offices, works in close partnership with national and sub-national governments, corporate partners, youth, and civil society organizations. For information of the work of our organization in Brazil, please visit our website: UNICEF Brazil.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced professional to lead the Brazil Key Accounts Management (KAM) team. The main purpose of the KAM team is to provide best-in class stewardship to UNICEF’s corporate partners and drive and grow partnerships with corporate partners in Brazil. This is a presential role for the Brasilia, Brazil Office.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Provide people-centered supervision and day-to-day leadership to the UNICEF Brazil Key Account Management Team, promoting a collaborative, inclusive and performance-oriented work culture, and supporting team members in delivering agreed partnership objectives in line with established strategies.
2. Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of key corporate partners under the guidance of the Corporate Partnerships Manager, contributing to the development and implementation of tailored engagement approaches, supporting partnership negotiations, and ensuring effective relationship management to sustain income and programme impact.
3. Support team performance and development by setting clear workplans, providing regular supervision and feedback, coaching staff on technical skills, and contributing to performance appraisal and learning initiatives in line with UNICEF policies and values.
4. Coordinate the allocation and monitoring of partner portfolios within the Key Account Management Team to ensure alignment with approved PFP high-value partnership strategies and prioritisation frameworks.
5. Work in close coordination with internal stakeholders, including the wider PFP team, the new business team, relevant Brazil Country Office sections and regional PFP colleagues, to ensure partnerships are implemented, renewed and reported in accordance with UNICEF due diligence, legal and operational procedures.
6. Identify and escalate partnership-related risks and issues to the Corporate Partnerships Manager and contribute to the development and implementation of risk mitigation measures as required.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD_Fund Raising Officer (Key Account Management)_NOB.pdf

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completed bachelor’s degree or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in marketing, advertising, business administration, economics or related field is required.
• Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant work experience at a professional (officer) level in fundraising/resource mobilization, marketing, advertising, sales, public relations, account management, brand management, business development or other related fields in required. Proven experience in successfully negotiating and managing large partnerships and delivering on or exceeding ambitious income targets is needed.

• Skills: Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating a team is required. Strong capabilities in corporate fundraising, partnership management and engagement is required.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and in Portuguese is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) is an advantage.
• Additional years of experience in fundraising/resource mobilization, marketing, advertising, sales, public relations, account management, brand management, business development or other related fields is an asset.

• Experience of corporate fundraising in leading global organizations is desirable
• Knowledge of the UN/UNICEF system is a strong asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, or disability status—including neurodivergence—are welcome to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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