How can you make a difference?
The consultant will support the following areas of work:
• Develop a strategy/vision and action plan to strategically mobilize resources for UNICEF response and preparedness programmes, including humanitarian action, with concrete actions that would strengthen capacity and ensure continuity of resource mobilizations beyond the duration of the consultancy.
• Collaborate with the regional and country teams to strengthen donor engagement and public and private partnership management, including fundraising with public sector donors, UNICEF National Committees and private sector partners, in support to humanitarian response efforts.
• Collaborate with Country Offices (COs), the Regional Office (RO) and HQ in providing technical guidance, analyzing and advising the regional office and the country teams on appropriate fundraising strategies and implementation frameworks. Advise on appropriate policies and strategies to better promote effective and efficient humanitarian financing and establish a contribution management system for humanitarian programme implementation.
• Coordinate and guide UNICEF’s engagement with public sector donors, UNICEF National Committees and private sector partners at field, capital, regional and global levels.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Candidates may be requested to submit a brief technical proposal outlining their proposed approach to strengthening humanitarian resource mobilization, including Ebola-related funding, donor engagement and the production of donor-facing materials over the consultancy period.
Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.