Consultant, Climate Partnerships, Private Fundraising and Partnerships

Consultant, Climate Partnerships, Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), Climate Partnerships, Rome, Italy, Rome office and / or Remote, no travel, # Job no:
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Rome
Level: Consultancy
Location: Italy
Categories: Adolescent Development, Child Protection, Education, Gender Development, Health, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Social Policy, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Early Childhood Development, Knowledge Management, Innovation, Programme Management, Social and Behavior Change, Fund Raising, Health and Nutrition, Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, UN Volunteer, Disability
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, 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.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
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How can you make a difference?
UNICEF works towards the realization of the rights of every child as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Under UNICEF's Strategic Plan , Impact Goal 5 aims to ensure that 500 million children are better protected from disasters and climate and environmental risks.
The Climate Partnerships team within the Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) is working to leverage the partnerships, resources and financing mechanisms required to mobilize significantly greater investment for children within the climate finance ecosystem. This includes strengthening UNICEF's positioning in climate finance, developing compelling value propositions and financing models, building relationships with key financial partners, public and private sector donors, translating strategic engagement into funding opportunities, and positioning UNICEF and its partners across UNFCCC processes, COPs and other influential global platforms.
The climate finance landscape is increasingly competitive, and access to capital depends on strong partnerships, credible investment propositions and purposeful engagement with key stakeholders. This temporary consultancy will provide additional capacity, not available through existing staff, to support defined internal coordination and collaboration across the climate partnerships network, events coordination, knowledge-management, partner-engagement and communications outputs linked to priority climate partnerships initiatives and events.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToRTMC .pdf
Education: University degree in international relations, political science, development studies, economics, environmental studies, climate change, communications, business administration or another relevant field.
*Minimum requirements to consider candidates for competitive process.
Work Experience:
At least two years of relevant professional experience in partnerships, fundraising, climate change, sustainable development, event coordination, project support, research, communications or knowledge management. Relevant internships may be considered as part of the experience.
Experience coordinating inputs, maintaining trackers and producing clear written outputs for multiple stakeholders.
Experience with UNFCCC processes, COPs or other major global climate events.
Skills:
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong research, synthesis and drafting skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographical locations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
Demonstrated interest in climate action, climate finance, partnerships or resource mobilization.
Experience with UNICEF, another UN entity, an international organization, a non-governmental organization or a private-sector partnership environment.
Familiarity with CRM systems or structured stakeholder databases, including UNISON or comparable platforms.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
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