International Private Sector Engagement Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
UNICEF Montenegro seeks specialized support to identify new private sector engagement opportunities, strengthen approaches to managing existing corporate relationships, and contribute to the development of the office's private sector engagement priorities under the forthcoming Country Programme Document (CPD) 2028-2030. The consultant will conduct a targeted strategic assessment of the Montenegrin private sector landscape to identify high-potential private sector donors or partners aligned with UNICEF Montenegro's programme priorities. The role involves identifying and assessing partnership opportunities at both national and regional levels, analyzing prospects' business priorities and CSR commitments, and developing tailored engagement strategies. Additionally, the consultant will develop a partnership pitch deck and provide expert support in articulating UNICEF Montenegro's value proposition to the private sector.
Responsibilities
Conduct a targeted strategic assessment of the Montenegrin private sector landscape and identify 2-3 high-potential private sector donors or partners aligned with UNICEF Montenegro programme priorities, with the potential to contribute medium- to long-term partnerships in the range of approximately USD 100,000-200,000 annually, either through financial contributions, strategic partnerships, or a combination thereof. Identify and assess partnership opportunities at both national and regional levels, including companies engaged through UNICEF broader regional Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) portfolio and other relevant regional corporate actors operating in Montenegro. Provide an analysis of each prospect's business priorities, corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments, and potential areas of collaboration with UNICEF. Develop tailored engagement strategies and recommended next steps for each identified prospect. Develop a partnership pitch deck for UNICEF Montenegro to support engagement with prospective corporate partners. Provide expert support to the articulation of UNICEF Montenegro's value proposition to the private sector. Provide recommendations on positioning UNICEF's programme priorities for private sector engagement.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in private sector engagement, fundraising, partnership development, or corporate social responsibility, preferably within an international development or humanitarian context. Proven experience in identifying and cultivating new business relationships and developing strategic partnerships.
Skills
Private sector engagement, Partnership development, Fundraising, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Strategic assessment, Market analysis, Stakeholder engagement, Communication, Presentation skills, Report writing, Negotiation, Business development