Assistant Donor Research and Communications Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children’s lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to support the consolidation of UNICEF's Regional Offices for South Asia (ROSA) and East Asia and the Pacific (APRO), and the development of a new strategy for engaging with the Singapore market. The role will involve mapping and researching stakeholders to identify opportunities within public and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). It will also conduct landscape analysis of funding and influencing, with a specific focus on supporting match funding opportunities across key APRO priorities such as Climate, Digital, and Emergency. The consultant will enhance donor intelligence, strengthen donor communication and advocacy briefings, improve knowledge management, and provide fundraising support across APRO's Public Partnerships division.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Donor Research and Communications Consultant will be responsible for mapping and researching stakeholders to identify potential opportunities in public and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). This includes conducting a landscape analysis of funding and influencing trends, with a particular emphasis on identifying and supporting match funding opportunities aligned with APRO's strategic priorities in Climate, Digital, and Emergency sectors. The role will also focus on strengthening donor intelligence by gathering and analyzing relevant data, and enhancing donor communication and advocacy efforts through the preparation of targeted briefings. Furthermore, the consultant will contribute to knowledge management by organizing and maintaining databases and repositories, and provide essential fundraising support to the APRO Public Partnerships team. This position will facilitate effective donor engagement, support the identification and analysis of match-funding, and coordinate efforts across Country Offices, Area Offices, National Committees, and relevant headquarters divisions to advance partnership commitments and resource mobilization, including new PPP initiatives.
Work Experience
A minimum of one year of relevant experience, including internships or consultancies, in donor relations, communications and advocacy, research and analysis, or partnerships. Experience with UNICEF, the United Nations, or a similar international organization is preferred. Experience in preparing communication materials, coordinating events, and managing information databases is also valuable.
Skills
Research and analysis, Stakeholder mapping, Funding opportunity scanning, Trend analysis, Strong writing skills (press releases, briefing notes, stories, reports), Event coordination, Stakeholder engagement, Database and knowledge repository management, MS Office proficiency, Communication for partnerships, Donor intelligence, Advocacy briefing preparation