Partnerships and Fundraising Consultant

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Description

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UNGEI is a global partnership for gender equality in and through education. Our mandate is to catalyse and galvanize action locally, nationally, regionally and global for girls’ education and gender equality in education. The UNGEI Secretariat is governed by UNICEF policies of employment. We strive to uphold feminist and anti-racist principles in how we work and offer flexible work arrangements. 

This is an exciting time to join the UNGEI Secretariat team as we strengthen, grow and consolidate our programs and partnerships and look to identify and secure the resources needed to do so. The topics the Secretariat team and the UNGEI Partnership work on are: addressing harmful gender norms in and through education, girls’ and women’s rights, young, feminist leadership, school-related gender-based violence. Our programmes include Gender at the Centre Initiative, Ending Gender Stereotypes in Classrooms, Ending School related GBV, Feminist School, the Feminist Network for Gender Transformative Education.

The Partnerships and Fundraising Consultant is a creative, dynamic and exciting role. You will be responsible for building and growing relationships with some of the most exciting donors and partners in the world, encompassing bilaterals and governments and philanthropies in several countries.  

Scope of Work:

As an experienced professional in building and managing partnerships with donors and other multiple stakeholders, you will support UNGEI to design and implement a robust partnership and resource mobilization strategy in the area of gender equality in and through education. Your partnership and relationship building skills as well as your strategic thinking and ability to connect the dots will enable you to excel in this important role supporting the UNGEI Partnership and the Secretariat. The Director of the UNGEI Secretariat will be the supervisor for this consultancy assignment. Successful performance in this role will mean stronger relationships between UNGEI partners and increased funding for the UNGEI Secretariat. 

Qualifications:

Education:

• Fundraising partnerships, gender equality, girls’ rights, women’s rights, education
• Please submit a proposal or concept note you have written. Names of organizations can be anonymized.

 Language Proficiency: 

• Fluency in English mandatory. Fluency in another UN language is highly desirable.

Knowledge Expertise Skills required: 

• 5-7 years in a role with a global organization with documented success in fundraising, ideally in the field of education and/ or gender equality.  
• At least 3 years of experience in working with international organizations in international development. 
• Experience in philanthropy is an asset. 
• Strong commitment to and understanding of gender equality is essential. Experience is education is highly desirable. 
• Strong writing skills in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset. 
• Proficient in standard tools like Adobe, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, etc. 
• Strong people skills, diplomacy and independent work ethic are essential. 
• Commitment to and interest in strong collaboration and ability to have fun with colleagues

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/579849

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