UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what. 

We are offering a full time, 12 month contract working in a flexible environment, built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary commensurate with the not for profit sector is offered together with a broad range of wellbeing benefits.

What we are looking for  

A passionate and energetic Philanthropy Manager with a genuine interest in working in the international aid and development sector, you will report to the Head of Philanthropy and play a pivotal role in our Fundraising team. You will be responsible for managing the relationship between UNICEF Australia and a portfolio of major donors and trusts, with a strong focus on prospecting and securing new donors as well as developing and growing existing relationships. 

Your day will include  

• New Business: Secure income from new high-value philanthropists, trusts and foundations. 

• Relationship Management: Nurture and grow existing high value relationships through exceptional relationship management and build this over time through effective prospect management. 

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other members of the Fundraising Team and colleagues across UA to achieve UNICEF goals. 

• Other duties: As directed, responding to organisation priorities such as disaster response, which may require additional duties outside of the usual working hours.   

We would like you to have the following skills and experience  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience  

• A passion for international development work and/or global humanitarian relief response.  

• Prior experience in fundraising, desirable but not essential  

• Excellent written and oral communications skills  

• Excellent interpersonal skill with a natural ability to build relationships   

• Experience communicating with a range of different audiences  

• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality  

• Good organisation and administrative skills   

• A dynamic, self-motivated, ‘people person’  

Personal attributes required for this position 

• Self-starter 

• Team player 

• Kind 

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia 

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose 

• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector 

• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making 

• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams 

• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support  

• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering  

• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child  

How To Apply 

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select APPLY and submit the following documents in PDF format: 

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths 

• Your CV  

For further information, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: recruitment@unicef.org.au. 

Applications close Sunday 9th March 

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.