Fund Raising Officer, NO-A

UNICEF Sri Lanka – Private Sector Fundraising Officer NOA

The Private Sector Fundraising Officer will support in identifying and developing opportunities with corporates, foundations, philanthropists, business networks and other private sector stakeholders, helping to diversify and expand resources for children. The position will play a hands-on role in prospect research, partner intelligence, pipeline management, proposal development, partner engagement, stewardship and fundraising tracking. Working closely with programme and communication colleagues, the Officer will help translate UNICEF’s priorities into relevant partnership propositions, support engagement with prospective and existing partners, and contribute to strengthening UNICEF’s visibility and positioning within Sri Lanka’s private sector and philanthropic community. The role requires initiative, strong coordination and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple follow-up actions while working under the guidance of the Resource Mobilization Officer.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships and with the direct supervision of the Resource Mobilization Officer, the Private Sector Fundraising Officer supports the development and implementation of UNICEF Sri Lanka’s private sector fundraising and partnership activities. The position focuses on prospect identification, research, partner engagement, fundraising support, pipeline management, proposal development, documentation, stewardship and reporting, contributing to the diversification and growth of private sector and philanthropic support for UNICEF programmes. The Officer works closely with programme sections and other relevant colleagues to identify partnership opportunities and translate programme priorities into appropriate private sector engagement and fundraising propositions.

Key Functions / Accountabilities:

• Prospect research and partner intelligence
• Support private sector fundraising activities
• Support partner engagement
• Proposal and fundraising support
• Pipeline management, monitoring and reporting
• Support in organizing private sector networking and events
• Support in communications and knowledge sharing
• Coordination and other support

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Private Sector Fundraising Officer NOA Final.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A completed Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Work

Experience

• One year of relevant work experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development, corporate relations, marketing, communications or stakeholder engagement is required.
• Skills: Experience in Partnership development and stakeholder engagement, Prospect research and partner intelligence, Proposal and concept note development, Business writing and preparation of presentations and briefing notes, Coordination and event organization, Microsoft Office and digital tools is required.
• Good research, writing, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to organize information, maintain databases/tracking systems and follow up on multiple activities.
• Language

Requirements

• Proficiency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of local language Sinhala and/or Tamil is an asset.
• Experience working with corporates, foundations, business associations or philanthropic organizations is an asset.
• Knowledge of CSR, ESG, sustainability and corporate social investment priorities is desirable.
• Experience with fundraising databases and pipeline tracking tools is an asset.
• Experience working with programme teams to develop funding propositions is desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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

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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.

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