Fundraising & Resource Mobilisation Consultant, New York HQ, EVAC-Safe Online, 6 months (Remote/home based with travel)

Contribute to resource mobilization for child online protection and well-being.

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Overview

Contribute to resource mobilization for child online protection and well-being.

You have:

  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international development, public administration, business administration, social sciences or other relevant field; a first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted.
  • At least 5 years’ professional experience in strategic resource mobilization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment.
  • Relevant experience within the UN system, other multilateral organizations or Public-Private Partnerships is an asset.
  • Fluent English, oral and written communication skills.

Contract

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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.

How can you make a difference?

Safe Online has a decade of impact in child online protection and is expanding its scope into children's wellbeing in the digital age. The team has built a strong foundation for resource mobilization — including a financing narrative, engagement through the Coalition for Financing of Safe Digital Futures, a robust evidence base, and active donor relationships. What is now needed is dedicated capacity to help the team translate these assets into systematic outreach that secures new funding commitments for the next replenishment cycle, with a particular focus on the European philanthropy and partnership landscape.

The consultant will work in close partnership with the Safe Online team, guided by the Executive Director. This is not a standalone exercise — it builds directly on the body of work the team has developed and translates it into outreach-ready formats and concrete funder conversations. The consultant brings dedicated fundraising bandwidth, network access within the European landscape, and pitch development skills to complement the team's existing strengths.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TOR TMC0002504 X.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

  • Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international development, public administration, business administration, social sciences or other relevant field; a first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

  • Work Experience: At least 5 years’ professional experience in strategic resource mobilization.

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment
  • Relevant experience within the UN system, other multilateral organizations or Public-Private Partnerships is an asset.
  • Skills: Expertise on other thematic areas of Safe Online is an asset. Desirable Intersections of society and technology.
  • Language Requirements: Fluent English, oral and written communication skills

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 promoting 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 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 (Talent Management System):

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you share an experience where you successfully mobilized resources for a project? The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience and success in fundraising. Highlight your specific contributions, results achieved, and the context of your work.
Describe a time you had to work in a multicultural environment. What challenges did you face? This question gauges your adaptability and interpersonal skills in diverse settings. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach building relationships with potential funders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies have you used in previous roles to ensure effective communication? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've utilized evidence to support resource mobilization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay informed about trends in child protection and technology? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider key factors in developing successful partnerships? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging fundraising goal you've worked to achieve and what you learned. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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