Overview
The Market Development Specialist will play a key role in driving private sector fundraising, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization initiatives to support UNICEF's mission in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in the strategic development of private sector fundraising (PSFR) and broader private sector engagement and resource mobilization across LAC PSFR COs and emerging CO operations.
- Supports the maximization of results from private sector fundraising by contributing to a conducive environment and enablers for Fundraising and Partnerships.
- Advises PFP Managers/Specialists and COs to identify and implement opportunities for net income growth, funding diversification and enhanced efficiencies.
- Facilitates the dissemination and implementation of global PFP strategies, policies, procedures and guidance across COs within the regional context.
- Identifies and promotes fundraising innovation and new approaches to partnerships to accelerate private sector revenue growth, programmatic results and CO sustainability.
- Contributes to the broader work of the LAC PFP team to maximize private sector contributions to UNICEF programmes and the partnerships agenda in the region.
- Provides technical support to Country Offices (COs) in the development, updating, and implementation of Private Sector Plans (PSPs).
- Contributes to the optimization of fundraising investments and budgeting.
- Monitors and analyzes PSFR performance across COs, including analysis of results and expenses, identification of trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
- Contributes to the strengthening of planning and financial monitoring, analysis, and reporting systems in the region.
- Facilitates knowledge sharing and documentation of lessons learned across COs and with the global private sector network.
- Advises and supports COs in implementing appropriate risk management practices related to PSFR and partnerships.
Required Experience
At least 5 years relevant and progressively responsible professional work experience in private sector partnerships and fundraising (e.g. Individual Giving, Business, Philanthropy or Foundations), Resource Mobilization (e.g. private and public bilateral donors) or Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Qualifications
A completed advanced university degree (Master University Degree) in one of the following fields is required: business management, marketing, finance, international development, social studies or another relevant technical field.
