Fundraiser - Right to a healthy environment

Result of Service - Fundraising action plan on right to a healthy environment developed; - 3 project proposals aligned with OHCHR fundraising priorities on right to a healthy environment supported; - At least 20 donor meetings set over the course of UNFCCC COP27 and CBD COP15.

Work Location Home-Based

Expected duration 2 months

Duties and Responsibilities The consultant shall: 1. Develop a long-term fundraising action plan in close coordination with OHCHR’s development and external relations team, which includes key entry points for strategic fundraising for OHCHR’s work to advance the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. 2. Undertake outreach to donors that have been identified as potential strategic allies for OHCHR’s work on the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, including to set up meetings for OHCHR’s Environment and Climate Change Team during UNFCCC COP27 and CBD COP15. 3. Support the preparation of at least three project proposals in line with OHCHR’s already approved fundraising priorities related to the right to a healthy environment.

Qualifications/special skills Advanced degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, Human Rights Law, Environmental Policy, Development, and/or related area. En lieu of an advance degree, candidates with an additional two years of relevant work experience may be considered. At least five years of experience in fundraising and partnership building for human rights, environmental, climate change or related areas is required. Experience with the UN system is desirable.

Languages Fluency in English is required

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.