International Resource Mobilization Consultant
Home Based / Remote Opportunity (6 Months)
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking a highly skilled Resource Mobilization Consultant to support its critical mission in the Horn of Africa. This is a prestigious International Consultancy designed for experienced professionals who can drive partnership development and funding strategies.
Job Overview
| Position Title | Resource Mobilization Consultant |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | International Consultancy |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Duty Station | Addis Ababa / Home Based |
| Deadline | 12 December 2025 |
The Role & Context
Ethiopia is currently facing complex emergencies, including conflict and drought, leaving millions in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. UNICEF Ethiopia serves over 15 million children and is scaling up its efforts to meet escalating funding needs.
The Consultant will support the Ethiopia Country Office (ECO) in securing funding for humanitarian and development programming. A key focus will be proactive engagement with donors from Korea, Japan, China, and the EU.
🚀 Key Responsibilities
- Partnership Development: Proactively engage with donors, specifically focusing on Korea, Japan, China, EU, and ECHO. Explore private sector collaborations.
- Strategy: Review and finalize the ECO resource mobilization strategy and update funding pipeline trackers.
- Proposal Creation: Coordinate and co-create high-quality proposals and concept notes in line with donor requirements.
- Reporting: Support the Donor Relations Unit (DRU) with high-quality donor reports to enhance satisfaction.
- Capacity Building: Provide training to the ECO team on proposal development and report writing.
Requirements & Qualifications
To qualify as an advocate for every child, you must meet the following criteria:
🎓 Education
- Master’s Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Conflict Resolution, Law, or a related field.
💼 Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in resource mobilization, donor reporting, or donor relations.
- Experience working in high-demand office settings and emergency contexts is required.
- Experience working in Ethiopia is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and resource mobilization analytics.
🗣️ Language Skills
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in Korean, Japanese, or Chinese is highly desirable due to the donor focus of this role.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the UNICEF recruitment portal. Please ensure you upload your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Note: UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations. Background checks will be conducted.
