Communication for Private Sector Fundraising Consultant, Astana, Kazakhstan, Communication section, 12 months, Office based (National consultants only)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide operational communication and visibility support to UNICEF Kazakhstan to mobilize private sector resources, strengthen corporate partnerships, and enhance visibility of fundraising initiatives, including UNICEF’s 80th Anniversary event series. Under the supervision of the Communication Specialist, the consultant will lead communication for private sector fundraising and partnerships, ensuring effective positioning of UNICEF as a trusted partner for business and supporting revenue-generating campaigns. The consultant will also support communication efforts within UNICEF’s partnerships with sports organizations, ensuring strong visibility, public engagement, and alignment with UNICEF’s advocacy and fundraising objectives. The assignment aims to increase private sector engagement and fundraising income, strengthen partner visibility, ensure high-quality communication for events and campaigns, and increase media coverage and public awareness.

Responsibilities

Lead communication for private sector fundraising and partnerships, ensuring effective positioning of UNICEF as a trusted partner for business. Support revenue-generating campaigns, including customer fundraising campaigns. Support communication efforts within UNICEF’s partnerships with sports organizations, including Freedom QJ League, the National Olympic Committee, and key marathon events. Ensure strong visibility, public engagement, and alignment with UNICEF’s advocacy and fundraising objectives. Develop and implement communication activities and campaigns, including digital and multi-platform communication. Engage in media relations, including drafting press materials, coordinating media engagement, and supporting media coverage. Work with partners, including private sector or external stakeholders, to enhance visibility and recognition. Create content, including copywriting and development of multimedia content (photo, video, digital). Provide operational communication and visibility support to UNICEF Kazakhstan to mobilize private sector resources and strengthen corporate partnerships. Enhance visibility of fundraising initiatives and UNICEF’s 80th Anniversary event series.

Work Experience

At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, public relations, or related fields, including experience in campaigns, partnerships, or public engagement initiatives. Experience in developing and implementing communication activities and campaigns, including digital and multi-platform communication. Experience in media relations. Experience working with partners is an asset.

Skills

Content creation, Copywriting, Multimedia content development (photo, video, digital), Communication strategy, Public relations, Media relations, Campaign management, Partnership management, Digital communication, Event communication, Fundraising support, Stakeholder engagement

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