Market Development Specialist

Turns market intelligence, data analysis and business needs into scalable fundraising and market-development solutions, supporting UNICEF teams with business cases, implementation plans, knowledge tools and stakeholder engagement.

Department: Private Fundraising and Partnerships

• Collate and document business needs into structured requirements and scalable solutions across markets
• Generate insights through data analysis, market intelligence and evidence-based modelling
• Design and oversee data collection methods, including surveys and feedback mechanisms
• Develop business cases, financial models, budgets, scenario analyses and market assessments
• Structure project implementation plans and follow up key actions
• Translate complex business needs into systems, tools and digital solutions with technical teams
• Develop case studies, practical tools and guidance for country office users
• Manage and improve the CODAS SharePoint knowledge platform
• Provide customer service support and analyse recurring information needs across offices and support centres

• Advanced university degree in business administration, marketing, communications, fundraising, management, humanities or another relevant technical field, or a first-level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience
• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in market development, strategy, data analytics, business analysis or business model innovation, including fundraising, subscription-based industries or related sectors
• Experience working in or with developing and emerging markets and understanding market dynamics and growth opportunities
• Experience translating abstract ideas or concepts into actionable steps
• Experience analysing complex data and translating insights into actionable recommendations and structured solutions
• Ability to lead or contribute to analytical workstreams, including business cases, financial modelling, market assessments or performance tracking
• Experience working in multicultural and cross-functional teams
• Experience supporting or contributing to business processes, tools or operational frameworks
• Proficiency in English

• Temporary appointment for 364 days
• International professional appointment requires host-country visa issuance facilitated by UNICEF
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment