Programme Management and Resource Mobilization Consultant
Organizational Context
The UN-REDD Programme, a partnership between FAO, UNDP, and UNEP, supports national REDD+ processes and stakeholder involvement in climate finance. Hosted by UNEP, the Secretariat manages the Fund and supports governing bodies. Entering its 2026-2030 phase, the Programme aims to scale up forest-based climate action and mobilize significant new resources.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to strengthen and diversify the UN-REDD Programme's funding base, advance donor commitments, and enhance its strategic positioning in global forest and climate finance dialogues. The consultant will provide actionable donor intelligence, develop high-quality strategic materials, create an annual engagement plan, and offer advice on work planning and governance. These contributions are crucial for bolstering the Programme's credibility and its capacity to secure the necessary resources for forest countries to achieve ambitious climate action goals by 2030, ensuring effective implementation of REDD+ initiatives.
Responsibilities
The consultant will lead resource mobilization and donor engagement by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing funding sources, developing donor intelligence, and creating tailored engagement strategies. This includes developing concept notes, funding proposals, and maintaining a pipeline of opportunities. The role also involves designing and implementing the annual strategic engagement plan, mapping key events and partnership opportunities. Furthermore, the consultant will provide strategic advice to enhance internal coordination within the UN-REDD interagency structure and review work plans and budgets against strategic objectives and donor priorities. Finally, the consultant will offer technical input on governance arrangements for the 2026-2030 period and prepare analysis papers on governance-related questions.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of relevant experience in programme management, donor relations, and strategic engagement within international development, environmental issues, and climate change is required. Experience in developing resource mobilization strategies, conducting donor intelligence, and managing inter-agency partnerships is essential.
Skills
Strategic thinking, planning, and organizational skills; Project management; Interpersonal and relationship management; Ability to work independently; High-quality written communication skills in English; Donor intelligence and relationship building; Strategy development and implementation; Governance and work planning.