Resource Mobilization and Marketing Consultant

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. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to care How can you make a difference? The UNICEF Learning Innovation Hub is seeking a consultant to support resource mobilization, partnerships, and strategic communications for the Learning Passport (LP), UNICEF’s flagship digital learning platform. This role will contribute to the continued growth and sustainability of the Learning Passport by strengthening partner engagement, expanding the funding pipeline, and supporting high-quality reporting and visibility across global and country-level programmes. UNICEF works with governments and partners to build resilient and inclusive digital learning ecosystems that expand access to quality education for all children—particularly those who are marginalized, out of school, or affected by emergencies. The Learning Passport supports national digital learning platforms that enable curriculum delivery, teacher professional development, and continuity of learning across both formal and non-formal settings, including in low-connectivity and crisis contexts. Building on rapid global scale-up, the Learning Passport is entering a new phase focused on sustainability, system integration, and impact at scale. This includes strengthening partnerships with the private sector, National Committees, and global stakeholders to support long-term programme delivery and innovation. The consultant will play a critical role in advancing this agenda by supporting: (i) the development and management of a strong partnerships and funding pipeline; (ii) the creation of high-quality fundraising, reporting, and engagement materials; and (iii) the coordination of strategic communications and visibility efforts across global and country programmes. Working closely with the key programmatic focal points, Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), National Committees, and country offices, the consultant will contribute to positioning the Learning Passport as a scalable, high-impact solution for digital learning, while ensuring strong partner engagement, accountability, and programme visibility. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToRTMC0003592.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: Minimum requirements: • Education: Advanced (Master's) degree in International Relations or another relevant field, including but not limited to political science, education, economics, international business, business administration, or international development • Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in partnerships, resource mobilization, and fundraising strategy development, including planning and coordinating partnership initiatives and engagement strategies • Skills: Demonstrated experience in building and managing partnerships with private sector entities, foundations, governments, and/or public sector organizations. • Experience developing high-quality donor reports, proposals, presentations, and engagement materials for diverse stakeholders. • Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including country offices, global teams, and external partners, to deliver on reporting and partnership commitments. • Strong analytical and strategic planning experience, particularly in financial planning and resource mobilization • Language Requirements: • Fluency in English is required. • Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset. • Desirables: • Familiarity with UNICEF’s Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) structure, including National Committees, PFP, and PPD, is considered an asset. • Experience working within the United Nations system or with civil society organizations is considered an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): • An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) • Cover letter • A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal TMC0003592.docx Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.