Consultant for Resource Mobilization

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact on gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system, namely DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM, which focused on gender equality. The organization operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women’s India Country Office (ICO) is based in New Delhi and works to accelerate gender equality and women's empowerment through strategic partnerships, technical and policy advisory services, and advocacy with various partners, including governmental and civil society organizations. The office is also responsible for leading and coordinating the UN system's work on gender equality, ensuring accountability for results, and contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which aims for a more equal, just, peaceful, and sustainable world.

Job Overview:
The Consultant for Resource Mobilization will play a crucial role in aiding UN Women’s India Country Office in mobilizing resources from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family foundations, and philanthropies to support gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives. The consultant will work under the guidance of the Deputy Country Representative and will be responsible for devising and executing a comprehensive strategy for resource mobilization. This includes developing a sustainable 5-year fundraising strategy that clearly articulates the value proposition for various segments of potential donors, identifying opportunities for multi-year commitments, and creating a Relationship Cultivation Plan to foster partnerships. The consultant will also be tasked with planning and executing strategic convenings to engage potential major donors and corporate partners, as well as conducting workshops to build capacity within UN Women staff regarding best practices for engaging with the private sector and HNWIs. The overall expectation is to enhance UN Women’s fundraising capabilities and secure significant contributions towards its mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a sustainable 5-year fundraising strategy targeting HNWIs, family offices, and private foundations, articulating a clear value proposition for each segment.
• Identify opportunities for multi-year commitments and giving circles that pool resources from various private sector actors.
• Design a Relationship Cultivation Plan that transitions prospects from identification to partnership, including tailored engagement strategies such as one-on-one meetings, site visits, and personalized impact reporting.
• Plan and execute a small, closed-door convening as a pre-CSW71 strategic dialogue to engage potential major donors and corporate partners.
• Conduct a workshop with UN Women staff on best practices for engaging with the private sector and HNWIs.
• Deliver a detailed work plan and methodology, a five-year strategy and action plan for resource mobilization, and two convenings (pre-CSW70 with HNIs and capacity building with UN Women staff).

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and proposal writing, particularly in the social sector with HNWIs.
• Proficiency in donor psychology, market research, and wealth management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively impact donor contributions.
• Strong networking, negotiation, and persuasion skills to secure donations and long-term partnerships with HNWIs.
• Ability to plan and execute high-profile, exclusive events that create meaningful engagement opportunities for HNWIs.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Non-Profit Management, International Relations, Gender Studies, or a related field is preferred. Certifications in Fundraising (CFRE) or Nonprofit Management are optional but advantageous.

Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in fundraising, particularly focused on HNWIs or major donor engagement in the nonprofit sector. A proven track record of designing and executing targeted fundraising campaigns and securing high-value donations from HNWIs and family offices is essential. Experience in relationship management, including tailored pitches and high-touch engagement, is also required.

Languages:
Fluency in English, including strong English writing skills, is required. Fluency in Hindi and/or another Indian language is required. Knowledge of another UN official working language is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The consultant is expected to use their own computer equipment, as the office will not provide any. Travel and Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) will be booked and settled as per SSA norms directly by UN Women upon submission of the F-10 form with original ticket stubs and vouchers. The evaluation and selection process will include an assessment of required degree and qualifications, minimum relevant experience, and working knowledge of gender issues. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination.