Foundations, Philanthropies, Family Offices Advisor
Organizational Context
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is an autonomous UN organization dedicated to assisting developing countries, particularly LDCs, in economic development through grants, loans, and guarantees. UNCDF aims to mobilize and catalyze capital flows for SDG-impactful investments, focusing on least developed countries and vulnerable communities. It operates as a hybrid development organization and development finance institution, working with various partners to develop local financial systems and mobilize capital.
Job Purpose
The Foundations, Philanthropies, Family Offices Advisor will provide strategic advisory support to UNCDF senior leadership, including the Executive Secretary, to expand and deepen engagement with global philanthropic and private sector actors. This role is crucial for defining UNCDF's institutional positioning, developing effective partnership models, and shaping engagement strategies across key markets. The advisor will contribute to UNCDF's core objective of mobilizing and catalyzing capital flows for SDG-impactful investments, particularly by leveraging private capital alongside ODA to address development challenges in LDCs and foster sustainable economic growth and equitable prosperity.
Responsibilities
The Foundations, Philanthropies, Family Offices Advisor will lead the development and implementation of UNCDF's global engagement strategy with foundations, philanthropies, family offices, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. This includes defining and refining UNCDF's value proposition and partnership models, and identifying high-impact partnership opportunities. The role involves leading high-level stakeholder engagement, developing and maintaining strategic relationships to position UNCDF as a partner of choice, and advising senior leadership in negotiations. Additionally, the advisor will conduct market intelligence and analysis on philanthropy and private capital trends, identify emerging opportunities, and develop a structured pipeline of partners. Responsibilities also include designing innovative partnership models, contributing to resource mobilization targets, and overseeing the development of strategic communication materials.
Work Experience
A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in international development, finance, or partnerships is required for candidates with a Master's degree, or 12 years for those with a Bachelor's degree. Experience in development finance within multilateral or international institutions, leading resource mobilization strategies with measurable outcomes, and collaborating with high-profile stakeholders on partnership agendas is essential.
Skills
System Thinking, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Knowledge Generation, Integration within the UN, Partnerships Management, Portfolio Management, Resource Mobilization, Strategic Advisory, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Intelligence, Communication, AI application in programme management and investments.