TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Consultant will play a pivotal role in strengthening UNICEF’s high-value fundraising opportunities across Europe and Central Asia (ECA). The assignment will support COs and Regional Office (RO) teams in cultivating, winning and managing high-value partnerships, increase scale and quality of funding for children in ECA, designing tailored engagement strategies, and facilitating innovative approaches to maximize influence and income from businesses. Familiarity with UNICEF programmatic work and the ability to work across teams to design and deliver compelling proposals is key to the assignment.
Education
Bachelors degree in Communications, Business Administration, International Development, Marketing or another relevant technical field
Work experience
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is required
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
• Proven experience in developing strategies and roadmaps for private sector collaboration.
• Strong understanding of the ECA regional context, including some understanding of health, ECCE, ECI, parenting support and violence prevention.
• Excellent research, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting and proposal development skills.
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively across multicultural teams and with Country Office, Regional Office and partner stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, email and internet-based tools; ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
Desirables
• Experience with Child Rights and Business Principles is desired.
• Previous engagement with the UN and/or UNICEF and knowledge of these organizations is desired, experience in CO setting will be of added value.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
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
Remarks
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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.