Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

Volunteering

Overview

Support UNHCR Tanzania in identifying new partnership opportunities through research and strategic analysis.

You have:

• Conduct desk research on companies, foundations, development actors, industry associations, impact investors, and philanthropic organizations operating in Tanzania.
• Identify organizations whose priorities align with UNHCR Tanzania's strategic objectives, including protection, health, education, WASH, climate resilience, access to energy, durable solutions, and support to refugee-hosting communities.
• Develop a database of prospective partners, including key contacts, funding priorities, geographic focus, ongoing initiatives, and potential entry points for engagement.
• Research corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and philanthropic programmes of potential partners.
• Review similar partnerships established by UN agencies, NGOs, and development organizations in Tanzania and the region.
• Prepare concise partner profiles and briefing notes on high-potential prospects.
• Recommend priority organizations for engagement and propose tailored approaches for outreach and collaboration.

Contract

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Support UNHCR Tanzania in identifying new private sector, philanthropic, and development partnership opportunities through research, stakeholder mapping, and strategic analysis. The volunteer will conduct a funding landscape review, develop a prospect database, and provide recommendations on organizations that UNHCR Tanzania could engage to support refugees and host communities.

• Conduct desk research on companies, foundations, development actors, industry associations, impact investors, and philanthropic organizations operating in Tanzania. • Identify organizations whose priorities align with UNHCR Tanzania's strategic objectives, including protection, health, education, WASH, climate resilience, access to energy, durable solutions, and support to refugee-hosting communities. • Develop a database of prospective partners, including key contacts, funding priorities, geographic focus, ongoing initiatives, and potential entry points for engagement. • Research corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and philanthropic programmes of potential partners. • Review similar partnerships established by UN agencies, NGOs, and development organizations in Tanzania and the region. • Prepare concise partner profiles and briefing notes on high-potential prospects. • Recommend priority organizations for engagement and propose tailored approaches for outreach and collaboration.

Expected Deliverables 1. Funding Landscape Review: Overview of private sector, philanthropic, and development funding opportunities relevant to UNHCR Tanzania (10 pages max). 2. Prospect Database: Database of potential partners, including contact information, areas of interest, and potential opportunities for collaboration. 1. Stakeholder Mapping: Mapping of key companies, foundations, development actors, industry associations, and philanthropic organizations. 2. Priority Prospect List: Shortlist of 20-30 priority organizations recommended for engagement. 3. Partner Profiles: Brief profiles for priority prospects, including strategic fit, current initiatives, and potential areas for partnership. 4. Engagement Recommendations: Practical recommendations on who to approach, why they are a good fit, and suggested engagement pathways. 5. Opportunities Calendar: Identification of relevant events, funding windows, CSR cycles, and partnership opportunities over the next 12 months.

• Research and analysis • Partnerships and stakeholder engagement • Fundraising or business development • International development or humanitarian affairs • Excellent English drafting skills • Proficiency in Excel and desk research tools

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