Overview
Announcement for Consultancy
Philanthropy
Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Unit
Deadline for application Announcement Expected date for Duration of Duty Station
number entry on duty appointment
26/CON07/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 philanthropic partnership
opportunities and non-Party funding streams aligned with UNFCCC priorities.
The assignment requires specialized knowledge of philanthropy, resource mobilization strategies, donor
engagement, stakeholder analysis and partnership development approaches involving foundations, family offices
and high-net-worth individuals.
Particular emphasis will be placed on supporting the Philanthropic Leadership Platform (PLP), developing
philanthropic funding opportunities and advancing strategic relationships with philanthropic partners aligned with
UNFCCC priorities.
Tasks
Particular activities include:
1. Philanthropic prospect identification and analysis: Identify and assess prospective foundations,
family offices and HNWIs aligned with UNFCCC priorities; conduct research on funding strategies,
thematic priorities and partnership potential; prepare analytical briefs and recommendations for
engagement.
2. Partnership development and donor engagement: Support development of donor engagement
strategies, funding concepts, pitch materials and partnership approaches for priority philanthropic
prospects; contribute to advancement of philanthropic funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
3. Philanthropic opportunity assessment and pipeline analysis: Analyze priority philanthropic sectors,
foundations, family offices and HNWI opportunities; prepare periodic assessments and
recommendations on engagement approaches, partnership potential and funding opportunities.
4. Proposal and funding concept development: Support preparation of funding concepts, grant
proposals, briefing materials and partnership recommendations; coordinate inputs to ensure alignment
with secretariat priorities and expected outcomes.
5. Philanthropic Leadership Platform (PLP) and partner engagement: Support preparation of the
Philanthropic Leadership Platform and related philanthropic convenings; contribute background
research, briefing materials and recommendations to support strategic partnership objectives.
6. Reporting and analysis: Prepare concise analytical updates on funding opportunities, donor
engagement efforts and pipeline developments; provide recommendations to support strategic decision-
making on philanthropic engagement.
7. Other responsibilities: Perform other duties as required to support the philanthropy and HNWI
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 philanthropic
prospects, including
foundations, family
offices and HNWIs
Donor engagement Monthly Minimum 10 donor packages/recommendations
recommendations produced
and tailored funding
concepts for priority
philanthropic
prospects
Analytical briefs and Ongoing Briefs delivered in support of engagements
recommendations
supporting PLP and
philanthropic
engagements
Final assessment of December 2026 Final report submitted
philanthropic funding
opportunities and
partnership pipeline
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, philanthropy, donor relations, stakeholder
engagement or related fields. Experience conducting stakeholder research, opportunity
assessments, partnership development and engagement with foundations, family offices,
high-net-worth individuals or other philanthropic actors is required.
Asset/s: Work experience in an international organization or multicultural environment.
Work experience in a philanthropy, foundation, family office or resource mobilization
function.
Experience in climate action, sustainable development or related fields.
Experience preparing grant proposals, funding concepts or donor engagement strategies.
Experience supporting high-level philanthropic convenings, donor dialogues or partnership
initiatives.
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.