The three organizations I chose are UNICEF, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and Save the Children. What I love about these organizations is that they are global and have opportunities all across the world. You will see that two of the positions I have chosen are international.
UNICEF
Fundraising Manager
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Purpose of the Position
This post is responsible for maximizing private sector income from a designated group of National Committees. The post holder will work with specified National Committees in developing the right fundraising strategies and portfolio for their market conditions. They will be responsible for ensuring that global best practice is effectively implemented in the specified National Committees. As part of the Market Development team, within the Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) section, they will contribute to maximizing PSFR from the family of UNICEF National Committees.
Acts as focal point for the strategic development of PSFR for a designated group of National Committees. Advises on the optimal fundraising portfolio of these countries and the strategies required to maximize opportunities. Works with PSFR specialists to ensure that appropriate support is provided to specified National Committees.
In conjunction with the National Committee Relations team, ensures that fundraising plans in the Joint Strategic Plans (JSPs) are aligned with global priorities and maximize opportunities for income growth. This includes advising on the allocation of UNICEF investment funds to National Committees and the preparation of investment proposals.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values
Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Core competencies
- Drive for Results (III)
- Communication (III)
- Working with people (II)
Functional Competencies
- Formulating Strategies & Concept (II)
- Analysing (II)
- Relating and Networking (II)
- Persuading & Influencing (III)
- Entrepreneurial Thinking (II)
Technical Knowledge
- EDUCATION (Indicate the level of formal education and/or training and field of specialization required.)
Advanced university degree in marketing, economics, social sciences, fundraising, international relations, communication, business administration or equivalent. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
- WORK EXPERIENCE (Indicate the length and type of practical experience required at the national and international levels.)
Minimum 8 years relevant work experience in fundraising, marketing, brand management, management consulting and/or strategy, out of which minimum 4 years with fundraising and management responsibility in a leading non-profit organization.
Preference will be given to candidates with international fundraising experience and those with experience as a Fundraising/Marketing Director with responsibility for significant (i.e. multi-million $) annual income targets and expenditure budgets and for a broad fundraising portfolio i.e. multiple income channels including pledge, corporate, legacies, major donors, and foundations. Preference will also be given to candidates who have been in charge of a significant fundraising channel.
Knowledge of the UN system is an advantage.
- LANGUAGES (Indicate the language requirements.)
Fluency in English is required and working knowledge of another UN language is preferred.
Knowledge of other National Committee languages is an asset.
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Events and Communications Co-ordinator(Job Number: 11501)
Description
The OECD is a global economic forum working with 35 member countries and more than 100 emerging and developing economies to make better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The Organisation provides a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental change, seeking solutions to common problems.
The Environment Directorate (ENV) is looking for a dynamic and innovative Events and Communications Co-ordinator to support the Climate, Biodiversity and Water Division (CBW) in developing and implementing a coherent and effective communications and engagement strategy for each of the Division's key focus areas and projects. The appointee will work across the Division to help maximise the visibility and impact of key policy messages and products, and to help deepen our engagement with key external stakeholders and international processes. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Divison.
Main Responsibilities
Engagement
Work with the colleagues to identify key priorities for external engagement for each topic and project, develop messages, oversee and co-ordinate engagement (including leveraging senior staff across the Directorate) and monitor progress.
Events
Work with colleagues well in advance of major meetings to agree the major outcomes sought and the communications materials and engagement needed to achieve them; to agree follow up actions and to monitor them;
Ensure best practice across the Division in terms of preparing major events, timely dissemination of documents and conformity to OECD standards;
Working with the resource management advisor (RMA), oversee the work of the assistants preparing these meetings and ensure an even work load across the assistants over time;
Co-ordinate information as needed, including for ENV-wide exercises.
Communications co-ordination
Together with the Head of Division and Team Leads, develop and implement a communications plan, taking into account OECD events and the relevant international processes and meetings.
Manage the production and contribute to the drafting of the Division’s communications content, including both traditional and social media, establishing high-quality processes and delegating to the team of assistants appropriately. Ensure the presence, accuracy and timeliness of CBW content for key international and corporate milestones.
Ensure that all communications materials and publications are in accordance with the OECD quality standards and guidelines as defined by the Public Affairs and Communications Directorate (PAC), including consistent application of appropriate branding and visual identities. Respond to general enquiries, including through the website and generic email accounts.
Work closely with the Environment’s Central Communications Team.
Administrative support
Support the RMA as required.
Candidate’s profile
Academic Background
Post-secondary education, with training or proven experience in a similar position.
Professional Background
Experience working in a similar role in an international environment would be an advantage.
Experience in project and workflow management in a complex, high-pressure environment.
Experience managing the publication process and related communications materials such as policy brochures.
Experience with events and meeting management.
IT and communications tools
Excellent IT knowledge, including web tools and platforms, with proven practical experience using a range of IT tools for publishing and the Web. Familiarity with T4 and graphic design tools would be an advantage.
Languages
An excellent command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) and a good command of the other.
Excellent written communication skills.
Proven ability to distil complex, technical information into clear, accessible language for print and web and to research and draft articles, syntheses and news items.
Core Competencies
Please refer to the OECD Core Competencies and the level 2 indicators.
Contract Duration
Two years contract with the possibility of extension.
What the OECD offers
Monthly base salary starting from 3 809 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Save the Children
TALENT AND LEARNING MANAGER
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Talent and Learning Manager to be based in our central London office on an initial 12 month contract, with the possibility of extension. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated L&D professional looking to progress their career and have the opportunity to make a big impact.
In this key role you will help us deliver our ambitions for children through the provision of high quality Learning and Support to our c17,000 employees based in London and internationally. Working closely with the Heads of L&D you will create and embed high quality learning products and tools, project manage the re-design and global implementation of our leadership development programmes, support the global Talent Review Process and design talent development interventions.
In order to be successful you will bring:
A solid grounding in L&D with experience of designing, implementing and evaluating learning interventions, ideally in an international environment
A demonstrable understanding of organisational Talent Management and the processes involved in identifying, developing and mobilising talent
The ability to build positive cross-cultural relationships at a distance, with excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset
A proven ability to create high quality, user-friendly and professionally presented tools and documents for a global audience
The ambition to make an impact, with a strong results orientation and a proactive and collaborative approach
The role offers an annual salary of c£38K, 30 days annual leave and company pension scheme.
