Readvertised : Individual Consultant (Local): Resource Mobilization and Partnerships, New Delhi

Overview

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India Country Office is seeking a Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Consultant to expand its donor base, strengthen private sector engagement, and support strategic initiatives. The consultant will play a key role in achieving ambitious non-core resource mobilization targets.

Tasks Summary

• Support development of a strong donor and partner pipeline by identifying aligned funding opportunities and cultivating strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to the achievement of UNFPA India’s non-core resource mobilization targets by driving donor engagement and supporting high-quality concept and proposal submissions.
• Research on donor priorities, funding windows, and submission processes to inform engagement strategies and proposal alignment.
• Contribute to the development of compelling donor-facing materials including presentations, briefing notes, and concept pitches.
• Assist the RM Specialist in coordinating across thematic, innovations, and state teams to identify priority areas for resource mobilisation.
• Maintain accurate records of donor engagement and support ongoing knowledge management for RM efforts.
• Support the innovative financing initiatives led by the India Country Office, including the design, development, and implementation of alternative financing models.
• Coordinate with thematic, innovations, and state teams to synthesize inputs and ensure proposals reflect technical soundness and programmatic priorities.
• Conduct research and data analysis to ensure proposals are evidence-based and tailored to specific donor requirements.
• Identify and engage corporate partners whose business strategies align with CRJB’s value proposition across SRHR priority areas.
• Support onboarding of private sector partners by contributing to orientation sessions, executive briefings, and policy dialogues.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of SSTC initiatives, including preparation of project documents, coordination with partner countries and institutions, UNFPA country and regional offices, development of knowledge products, and documentation of best practices for regional and global dissemination.
• Support strategic positioning of UNFPA India’s SSTC work through contributions to regional dialogues, cross-country exchanges, and technical cooperation frameworks.
• Work closely with the Communications team to develop and implement a donor communication and visibility plan that highlights UNFPA’s results and impact stories.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in fundraising particularly in the development sector, with a track record of building meaningful partnerships and resource mobilisation.
• Understanding of sexual and reproductive health, family planning and gender and human rights.
• Familiarity with the international development landscape and donor requirements.
• Good knowledge of the donor ecosystem and development actors.
• Ability to identify and propose innovative solutions for increased resource mobilisation.
• Familiarity with donor requirements, guidelines, and reporting mechanisms.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Social Work, Communications, Marketing, International Relations, or related disciplines.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in English is mandatory.

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge of one of the Indian official languages is desirable. • Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Contract Duration: • 11 Months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: • Travel, if any, will be paid as per UNFPA rules. • Expected travel: The consultant may be required to travel as part of this consultancy. Travel expenses (tickets, DSA, terminals) will be paid, as per UNFPA Travel policy.