Fund Raising Officer
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 for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
As a central driver of innovation within the Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PSFR) team, the Fundraising Officer (Product Development) plays a pivotal role in translating strategic vision into tangible fundraising solutions. Anchored in the team's broader goals to diversify income streams, deepen audience engagement, and accelerate growth through segmentation and funnel-based marketing approaches, this role leads the end-to-end lifecycle of fundraising products—from ideation and market analysis to launch and optimization. By aligning product strategies with evolving donor behaviors and UNICEF's mission, the incumbent ensures that offerings are not only responsive to market needs but also scalable and impactful. Their leadership of cross-functional teams fosters collaboration across communications, digital, and donor engagement units, ensuring that each product contributes meaningfully to the organization's revenue targets and strategic ambitions for 2026-2030.
Responsibilities
In the center of the PSFR team, the Fundraising Officer (Product Development) leads the product development and innovation function, develops product roadmaps, manages product lifecycles, allocates resources, and ensures alignment with market and audience needs and organizational goals. Specifically, the incumbent will guide the success of a product and lead the cross-functional team that is responsible for improving it. This role is essential in driving the organization's growth, enhancing its impact, and fostering innovation. The incumbent will develop product strategies, analyze market trends to inform product development, and ensure that products meet customer needs. Responsibilities include leading the development and improvement of products that support UNICEF's mission and goals. The incumbent will work closely with other teams to ensure that product management aligns with organizational objectives. Product Management: Understand and report on product performance and identify gaps and improvements. Guide product development, ensuring that it aligns with organizational objectives. Lead the product team, providing coaching, training, and support to achieve performance targets. Develop product strategies, leveraging market research and data-driven insights. Ensure that products meet customer needs, taking into account donor feedback, insights and industry best practices. Strategic Planning and Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for product development. Use data-driven insights to develop and implement innovative solutions that address organizational challenges. Develop business cases for product initiatives, ensuring that they are financially viable and aligned with organizational objectives. Participate in annual planning and budget planning processes to secure resources for product initiatives. Stakeholder Management and Risk Management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure effective product management operations. Manage risks associated with product activities and escalate issues as necessary. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to product management operations.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible work experience in product management, with a proven track record of developing and launching successful products. Experience in the private sector or a similar industry. Relevant marketing experience, especially digital marketing, will be considered as contributing to this work experience. Product Research, Development and Omni Channel Journeys.
Skills
Product Management, Product Development, Innovation, Market Analysis, Fundraising Strategy, Donor Engagement, Segmentation, Funnel-based Marketing, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Data-driven Insights, Business Case Development, Stakeholder Management