Overview
Announcement for Consultancy
Private Sector
Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Unit
Deadline for application Announcement Expected date for Duration of Duty Station
number entry on duty appointment
26/CON06/RMP As soon as until 31 December Bonn, Germany
12 July 2026
possible 2026 for 130.5 days
23:59 hrs CET
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process
to address climate change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its Kyoto Protocol and the Paris
Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the
Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a dynamic organization working in a politically challenging
environment to help resolve one of the defining environmental issues of our time.
Purpose
This position is located in the UNFCCC secretariat in Bonn, Germany, in the Resource Mobilization and
Partnerships (RMP) Unit. The RMP Unit leads the coordination of resource mobilization and partnership activities
for the secretariat.
The consultancy will support the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator, who is responsible for secretariat-wide
coordination of resource mobilization and partnerships with philanthropies, the private sector and high-net-worth
individuals (HNWIs).
Under the supervision of the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator, the consultant will provide specialized analytical
and partnership development expertise to identify, assess and advance strategic private sector partnership
opportunities and non-Party funding streams aligned with UNFCCC priorities.
The assignment requires specialized knowledge of partnership development, resource mobilization strategies,
stakeholder analysis and private sector engagement approaches.
Tasks
Particular activities include:
1. Private sector prospect identification and analysis: Identify and assess prospective private sector
partners aligned with UNFCCC priorities; conduct research on companies’ climate strategies,
sustainability commitments and partnership potential; prepare briefs and recommendations for
engagement.
2. Partnership development and engagement: Support development of partnership concepts, pitch
materials and engagement strategies for priority private sector partners; contribute to follow-up actions
and advancement of partnership opportunities.
3. Private sector pipeline analysis: Analyze priority sectors, companies and partnership opportunities;
prepare periodic assessments and recommendations on engagement approaches, partnership potential
and resource mobilization opportunities.
4. Proposal and briefing development: Support preparation of partnership concepts, briefing materials
and proposals; coordinate inputs to ensure alignment with secretariat priorities and expected outcomes.
5. Strategic event and roundtables: Support preparation of high-level roundtables, bilateral meetings and
partner engagements involving private sector actors; contribute background research, briefing materials
and follow-up recommendations.
6. Reporting and analysis: Prepare concise analytical updates on partnership opportunities, outreach
efforts and pipeline developments; provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making on
private sector engagement.
7. Other responsibilities: Perform other duties as required to support the private sector engagement
workstream under the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator.
Timeframe
The contract period is from as soon as possible until 31 Dec 2026 for 130.5 working days with the possibility of
extension.
Outputs
Output Date Performance indicators
Strategic mapping
and assessment of September 2026 Assessment report delivered
priority private
sector prospects
and sectors
Partnership Monthly Minimum 10 partnership concepts/recommendations produced
engagement
recommendations
and tailored
partnership
concepts for
priority prospects
Analytical briefs Ongoing Briefs delivered in support of engagements
and
recommendations
supporting
strategic private
sector
engagements and
roundtables
Final assessment December 2026 Final report submitted
of private sector
partnership
pipeline and
opportunities
The assignment is based in Bonn Germany. Travel outside Bonn may be required as necessary for the
performance of the assignment.
Requirements
Educational
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Management, Business Administration,
Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Development Studies or related fields. A first-level university
degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree.
Experience
Required: A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in partnerships,
resource mobilization, business development, stakeholder engagement or related fields.
Experience conducting stakeholder research, opportunity assessments, partnership development
and engagement with external stakeholders, particularly private sector entities, is required.
Asset/s: Work experience in an international organization or multicultural environment.
Work experience in the private sector, particularly in sustainability, consulting,
partnerships or business development.
Experience in climate action, sustainable development or ESG-related issues.
Experience preparing partnership proposals, funding materials or partnership strategies.
Experience supporting high-level stakeholder dialogues, roundtables or partnership
initiatives involving senior private sector representatives.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
How to apply
Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should use the on-line
application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment
Please note
1. UNFCCC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates,
irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities to
apply.
2. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration and
contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.