Partnerships Consultant - Faith and Membership-Based Organisations
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
This assignment aims to strengthen UNICEF’s partnerships with foundations, faith-based organizations, and membership-based organizations by supporting resource mobilization, partnership growth, and strategic engagement. The consultant will help implement global partnership strategies, build fundraising capacity across UNICEF markets, support partner cultivation and relationship management, and maximize both financial and non-financial contributions from key partners to advance UNICEF’s goals and increase sustainable income. The role is crucial for enhancing UNICEF's ability to secure vital resources and forge strategic alliances that directly contribute to improving the lives of children worldwide.
Responsibilities
Implement global partnership strategies to enhance resource mobilization and engagement with foundations, faith-based organizations, and membership-based organizations. Develop and execute plans to build fundraising capacity within UNICEF markets, ensuring alignment with global objectives. Cultivate and manage relationships with key partners, fostering strong, long-term collaborations. Maximize both financial and non-financial contributions from partners to support UNICEF's mission and increase sustainable income streams. Conduct research and analysis to identify new partnership opportunities and trends in the philanthropic sector. Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for partners and internal stakeholders. Ensure effective communication and coordination with relevant UNICEF country offices and headquarters units. Support the development of innovative partnership models and initiatives. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership activities, providing recommendations for improvement. Contribute to the overall strategic direction of UNICEF's private sector fundraising and partnerships efforts.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in fundraising or partnerships, including development and cultivation of high-value strategic partnerships. Experience managing high-value relationships with faith, membership-based organizations, civil society organizations, or foundations is required. Demonstrated experience working with faith-based organizations or engaging faith actors is also required.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), Strong work ethic, confidence, initiative, and enthusiasm, Ability to prioritize and work independently, Capacity to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, Proven ability to generate pragmatic solutions, Strong customer service approach, Ability to navigate complex environments, Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Experience using complex databases, Partnership development and cultivation, Fundraising strategy implementation, Relationship management