Long-Term Agreement (LTA) (3 years, remotely, home-based) of Individual Consultant as Fundraising & Communication Specialist, Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C), PFP

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, peace 

UNICEF has set ambitious goals in its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan to accelerate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), based in Geneva, supports this mission by maximizing UNICEF’s private sector fundraising, partnerships, and engagement activities, including work with National Committees, regional and country offices, and other HQ Divisions. The global Innovative Financing for Children (IF4C) initiative is central to these goals, helping address complex global challenges like climate change and disasters that disproportionately affect the most vulnerable children and adolescents.

The PFP IF4C team is tasked with finding innovative alternative financing and funding solutions and partnerships to accelerate progress towards the SDGs for children by 2030. This is achieved through identifying, capacitating, driving, and scaling innovative approaches to financing and investing in children across a diverse spectrum of public and private sector capital. The Strategy, Business & Partnerships Consultant will be instrumental in supporting these efforts.

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:

The Fundraising Specialist Consultant will support the PFP IF4C team by supporting primarily back-office fundraising functions such as conducting donor mapping and deep-dive research, compiling donor profiles, pipeline- building, drafting funding proposals, case for support, investment cases, decks/presentation, pitches, interim and final donor reports, event management and delivering relevant fundraising trainings. The role involves supporting fundraising efforts for IF4C priority Tier 1 and other IF4C relevant products.

OBJECTIVE(S):

Overall: To support resource mobilization from the private (foundations, corporate, HNWIs/philanthropists, faith-based organizations etc.) and public sectors (including multilaterals and development banks) by providing back-office support for key IF4C initiatives and Tier 1 projects:

• To conduct donor mapping, deep-dive research, compiling donor profile & pipeline- building
• To formulate funding proposals, case for support, value proposition, investment cases, decks/presentation, pitches, interim and final donor reports and other relevant fundraising tools
• To organize and manage fundraising and other relevant events and deliver relevant fundraising training.
• To support senior management meetings with donors via drafting Briefing Notes (BNs) and other supporting materials.

How can you make a difference? 

Major Tasks:

• Research and Pipeline Development: donor mapping, deep-dive research, donor profile & pipeline- building for IF4C investment opportunities pipeline for Tier 1 projects, coordinating with relevant divisions and partners.
• Fundraising tools and collateral: drafting funding proposals, case for support, investment cases, decks/presentation, pitches, interim and final donor reports and other relevant fundraising tools in collaboration and consultation with relevant stakeholders such as COs, NatComms, PG, etc. multiple HQ divisions.
• Event management and training/workshops: organize and manage fundraising and other relevant events and deliver relevant fundraising training.
• Donor meetings with Senior Management: To support senior management meetings with donors via drafting Briefing Notes (BNs) and other supporting materials.

Responsibilities of the Consultant:

• The consultant will use their own equipment; laptops, microphones, software and other accessories that may be required for this task.
• The consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be a property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not share the same with anyone else.
• The consultant will not put their own name or logo/emblem on the content / final product. The only organization branding will be UNICEF, if required.
• regular liaison with manager and content owners and any related units.

Responsibilities of UNICEF:

• UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements.
• UNICEF will orient the consultant on UNICEF’s branding guidelines.
• UNICEF will share the documents and specifications with the consultant as he/she becomes available and will coordinate the timely delivery of work.

DELIVERABLES:

 

S. No.	category (if applicable)	Deliverable
1	Research prospects/ donors and build a robust pipeline	Donor mapping, deep-dive research, build robust donor pipeline by matching IF4C products with donor thematic and geographical priorities and drafting final best-fit donor profiles, working closely with relevant stakeholders within UNICEF.
2	Briefing Notes	Drafting Briefing Notes (BNs) and other supporting materials for senior management meetings with donors under UNICEF supervision and working closely with relevant stakeholders
3	Fundraising Materials	Customized fundraising proposals, decks, pitches, case for support etc. for specific IF4C projects working under UNICEF supervision and closely with relevant stakeholders.
4	Presentations and Reporting	Presentation decks and donor reports (interim and final)
5	Investment Pipeline	Comprehensive investment pipeline for Tier 1 projects.
6	Donor Strategies	Written donor mappings, strategies, and value propositions to mobilize catalytic funding.
7	Stakeholder Engagement	Materials and key elements for IF4C stakeholder meetings and workshops.
8	Events and Trainings	Preparing, delivering and managing events (including post-event reporting) and relevant fundraising training

Travel:

There is a possibility of travel on a per-need basis and UNICEF will cover the travel expenses. 

ESTIMATED DURATION OF LTA:

3 years

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Education:

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in international development, finance, economics, public/business administration, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level degree (bachelor’s degree) with additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in finance, impact investing, fund development, project management, or consulting is required.
• Proven experience in business analysis, innovative finance solutions, and incubating high-capacity initiatives is required.
• Experience working with diverse global partners, particularly in Europe, is desirable.
• Experience in/knowledge of the UN system and knowledge of UNICEF’s work would be a strong asset

Language:

• Fluency in English is required. knowledge of another official UN language is considered an asset.

Others:

• Strategic thinking, analytical ability, and experience in fundraising/capital formation with diverse stakeholders is an asset.
• Proven ability to work in multicultural environments and with cross-functional teams is an asset

FINANCIAL PROPOSAL:

 Financial Bid – Fundraising & Communication Specialist on LTA.docx

The application must be submitted through the online portal and should include four attachments:

• A cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and the qualifications and skillset of the candidate
  (to be uploaded online)
• Curriculum vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online)
• Work Samples– This includes samples of previously completed successful funding pitches, proposals, decks (to be uploaded online).
• A financial proposal indicating professional fees as per the above template. Please specify your name in the file when saving (to be uploaded online under the ‘Financial Proposal’ tab)

Important note: Do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form. Please mark ‘n/a’ or ‘00’ under the fee-related questions in the online application form.

• The application will be invalid and will not be considered if any documents are missing.
• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the
  applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. 

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.