Mission and objectivesUNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has been present in Brazil since 1950, supporting the most important changes in childhood and adolescence in the country. UNICEF participated in major immunization and breastfeeding campaigns; the mobilization that resulted in the approval of Article 227 of the Federal Constitution and the drafting of the Child and Adolescent Statute; the movement for universal access to education; programmes to combat child labour; among other great advances in guaranteeing the rights of Brazilian girls and boys. In recent decades, Brazil has promoted a strong process of inclusion of children and adolescents in public policies. However, a significant portion of the population remains excluded. Therefore, in its cooperation programme with the Brazilian Government for the period 2024-2028, UNICEF focuses its efforts on the most vulnerable and excluded girls and boys, with a special focus on children and adolescents who are victims of extreme forms of violence. These children and adolescents in situations of greater vulnerability are spread throughout Brazil, but they are more concentrated in the Amazon, in the Northeast and in large urban centers. Through the UNICEF Seal, UNICEF promotes commitments to guarantee the rights of children and adolescents in the Northeast and in the Amazon regions in Brazil. In large cities, UNICEF works with a focus on reducing intra-municipal inequalities, through the #AgendaCidadeUNICEF.
ContextThis UN Volunteer assignment is part of UNICEF Brazil's Corporate Fundraising strategy. The position contributes to increasing predictable and sustainable revenue streams through the development of corporate partnerships aligned with national programmatic goals. UNICEF works with private sector (corporates, philanthropy and foundations) to create positive impact for children. The corporate fundraising team focuses its efforts on the largest opportunities with maximum flexibility, areas where UNICEF has a competitive advantage through our high value, multi-year, global offering. The corporate team in Brazil is made up of a Key Accounts Management and a New Business Development team. This assignment sits in the Brazil Country Office Key Accounts Management (KAM) team. The main purpose of this team is to provide best-in class service to UNICEFโs corporate partners and drive and grow partnerships with corporates in Brazil, securing sustainability for the long-term. The UN Volunteer will report to the P4 Corporate Partnerships Manager and work closely with multiple departments, supporting corporate account efforts. The UN Volunteer will also support the corporate and philanthropy teams in database management tasks.
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Corporate Partnerships Manager, and in close collaboration with UNICEF departments, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities: Partner stewardship: โข Manage partnerships with private sector companies in Brazil. โข In close collaboration with other UNICEF areas, ensures timely and quality completion of commitments agreed with partners such as reports, communications, KPIs, etc. โข Develop proposals and negotiate agreements towards renewals that either increase the value of partnerships or prioritize flexible income. โข Flag risks and propose mitigation plans if needed. Internal alignment and relationship building: โข Build external internal relationship to support partner stewardship (including but not limited to the following sections: program, marketing, communication, etc.) โข Collaborate with the New Business Development (NBD) team to ensure a successful handover process of partnerships โข Adhere to internal guidelines and policies such as due diligence processes as part of the renewal of partnership โข Contribute to the Corporate Partnerships plan to secure and increase high-value and long-term alliances, as well as flexible, sustainable, and predictable revenue as part of overall Resource Mobilization & Partnerships (RM&P) Section. Database management: โข Support team in ensuring internal database records are up to date and ensure own records are up to date.
Competencies and valuesUNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). The UNICEF competencies required and expected for this post are: - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness; - Works Collaboratively with others; - Builds and Maintains Partnerships; - Innovates and Embraces Change; - Thinks and Acts Strategically; - Drive to achieve impactful results; - Manages ambiguity and complexity.
Living conditions and remarksBrasilia is Brazilโs capital city with access to international transportation and a wide range of services. Volunteers should be prepared to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment. The cost of living is relatively high compared to other cities in Brazil. The living conditions in Brasilia are good Services such as healthcare, banking, and telecommunications are widely available. The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is wide. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. Brasilia is a family duty station, Hardship A. Security level in Brazil is moderate (3). UNDSS Brazil advises to exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high levels of serious and violent crime, particularly in major cities. Violent crime as muggings, armed robbery, kidnappings and sexual assault, is very high. Avoid shanty towns (favelas) in the big cities and if you are attacked or robbed, do not resist. Demonstrations can occur at any time and may turn violent with little or no warning. All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. For missions in rural areas or indigenous reservations, special procedures may apply; UN personnel should consult with the local DSS office in advance. Information on full entitlements at the duty station is available at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos. https://www.unv.org/