CONTRACT:  Permanent, full-time contract, following completion of a 6-month probationary period, with a 37.5 hour working week

SALARY:  The successful candidate can expect to earn in the region of €80,000 - €90,000, commensurate with experience.

LOCATION:  The position will be based in Ormond Quay, Dublin 1. A hybrid office/home option is available (2 days per week) but would be determined by the requirements of the organisation.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

UNICEF is the world’s leading humanitarian and development agency for children. Working in over 190 countries and territories, UNICEF operates on the ground to protect vulnerable children, deliver lifesaving assistance, and drive lasting change. UNICEF is a first responder in every major humanitarian crisis and boasts the largest humanitarian warehouse in the world. UNICEF’s work spans health, education, vaccinations, child rights, and advocacy, and is uniquely positioned to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by prioritising the needs of children and young people.

UNICEF in Ireland was founded in 1962 as an independent NGO under Irish law, it serves as the public face and voice of UNICEF in Ireland working with the private sector including companies, businesses philanthropists. Its primary mission is to raise funds from individuals, corporates, major donors, and foundations, advocate for children’s rights and engage with the Irish Government and build awareness and affinity for the UNICEF brand (currently reaching over 90% of the Irish public).

Learn more about UNICEF’s work at www.unicef.ie. 

THE ROLE

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape the future of fundraising and communications for the corporate income channel in UNICEF. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Head of Corporate Partnerships will lead the development and implementation of a fundraising and communications strategy which delivers support from Irish business to UNICEF’s work for children. 

This role requires a dynamic leader capable of developing highly compelling business cases for medium and large companies to invest in our global mission; it is a specialised mandate unique within the Irish sector at this level. Leading a dedicated corporate fundraising team, this role will also ensure best practice governance, regulatory compliance and delivery of ambitious income targets.

The successful candidate will have the character and emotional intelligence to network effortlessly at a senior level, yet remain a deeply collaborative, egoless team player driven by a genuine passion for international aid and a heartfelt commitment to UNICEF’s humanitarian mission. If you are a dynamic leader who can bring a powerful blend of commercial gravitas, ambition, and a highly proactive, go-getter spirit to this uniquely specialised role, we would love to hear from you.