Consultant – Partnerships Research Consultant, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), Bangkok, Thailand, Job#585105

To help raise more funds and revenue, the Regional Support Center, Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is seeking to hire a consultant that will conduct research on strategic engagement of foundations, philanthropic intermediaries, high net worth individuals/ philanthropists, and private sector events in Asia. Results aim to be both informative about the current landscape and key actors and also provide recommendations on strategic engagement with these entities to advance the regional partnerships towards greater revenue attainment.

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UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference? 

To help raise more funds and revenue, the Regional Support Center, Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is seeking to hire a consultant that will conduct research on strategic engagement of foundations, philanthropic intermediaries, high net worth individuals/ philanthropists, and private sector events in Asia. Results aim to be both informative about the current landscape and key actors and also provide recommendations on strategic engagement with these entities to advance the regional partnerships towards greater revenue attainment.

Work assignment (remote/ home-based modality, not office-based):

1. Assignment: Analysis to support Country Offices in generating revenue:

• Based on country office needs, create tailored research which will identify new foundations and philanthropic prospects and strengthen the existing pipeline.
• Provide comprehensive strategy recommendation for high-value prospects
• Identify and evaluate local private sector events and provide strategic preparation support for each event
• Support the evaluation of the opportunity for giving circles and support the design and set-up of those in appropriate markets.
• Support in identifying best practice for tracking KPIs for major donors and foundation

2. Assignment: Analysis of regional diaspora in support of Country Offices in generating revenue.

• Based on country input and guidance, research country office diaspora across the region, particularly those that are concentrated in Singapore. Prioritize Chinese and Indian high net worth diaspora in the region. For the Chinese diaspora, the goal is to support the “China for the World” strategy to leverage funds from Chinese donors to other countries.
• Provide recommendations for a regional diaspora strategy including internal crediting resolution.
• Explore, map and conduct research about associations and diaspora organization such as Teochew community in Southeast Asia, where diaspora convene to maximize greater fundraising from diaspora networks.
• Conduct background research for individuals and foundations inclusive of background, history of philanthropic giving, and key connections to identify and prioritize qualified prospects that fit within the diaspora profile.
• Help foster inter-connections among country offices where diaspora communities reside and recommend how they could support fundraising in multiple countries in Asia.
• Create engagement recommendations for each of the top prospects with the goal of conversion to partners.

3. Assignment: Analysis on prominent regional private sector events:

• Research key regional events evaluating their potential value for UNICEF
• Present a comprehensive analysis of key events with recommendations for types of engagements
• Provide strategic preparation for events including preparation of attendee background research, preparation for speaking roles, and guidance for hosting closed-door events on the sidelines of regional events

4. Assignment: Provide support in strengthening communication materials for positioning UNICEF as a partner of choice:

• Develop regionally appropriate guidance for speaking and engaging in private sector spaces
• Develop a library of case studies and examples that are appropriate for private sector audiences
• Develop regionally appropriate guidance of messaging that should be used to announce partnerships at different levels

5. Assignment: Evaluate the current regional partnership recognition framework and provide recommendations for strengthening it

• Consult with Philanthropy Officers on their current use of the framework
• Collect and evaluate feedback on how it’s been useful and where it can be improved
• Prepare recommendations for improving the recognition framework
• Update the framework based on recommendation

6. Assignment: Provide strategic evaluation and support to advance relationships with intermediaries such as wealth advisors, donor advised funds (DAFs), family offices and philanthropic vehicles for giving

• Provide individualized support to Country Offices that are in an advanced stage of working with intermediaries by providing an analysis on the intermediary and recommendations of turning engagements into revenue.
• Provide comprehensive recommendations for engaging with intermediaries that strengthen the partnership.
• Provide comprehensive assessment on significant associations, conferences, meetings, webinars, events that wealth advisors attend and participate in so UNICEF can participate in key functions as well, as relevant.

7. Assignment: Provide strategic support in curating capacity building workshops to increase income generation for country offices

• Support the development and delivery of a two-day regional philanthropy workshop
• Support of the development and delivery of a one-day regional integrated workshop for high value partnerships
• Regional training on deploying the 5 I’s strategy in Asia with semi-institutional donors.

Expected deliverables and Delivery schedule:    

Expected deliverable 1 Draft of analysis to support Country Offices in generating revenue based on country office needs.

Delivery schedule: By the end of Jan 2026

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 2 Comprehensive analysis on prominent regional private sector events with recommendations for types of engagements

Delivery schedule: By the end of Feb 2026

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 3 Deliver and support curation of regional capacity building workshops

Delivery schedule: By the end of Mar 2026

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 4 Analysis on prominent regional private sector events, especially Philanthropy Asia Summit 2026: providing strategic preparation for events including attendee background research, preparation for speaking roles, and guidance for hosting closed-door events on the sidelines.  

Delivery schedule: By the end of Apr 2026

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 5 Analysis and strategic engagement plan of regional diaspora in support of Country Offices in generating revenue

Delivery schedule: By the end of May 2026

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 6 Draft of evaluation report of the current regional partnership recognition framework

Delivery schedule: By the end of Jun 2026

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 7 Final draft of analysis and strategic engagement plan of regional diaspora in support of Country Offices in generating revenue.

Delivery schedule:  By the end of Jul 2026

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 8 Draft of strategic evaluation and support to advance relationships with intermediaries such as wealth advisors, donor advised funds (DAFs), family offices and philanthropic vehicles for giving

Delivery schedule: By the end of Aug 2026

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 9 Final draft of evaluation report of the current regional partnership recognition framework and recommendations

Delivery schedule: By the end of Sep 2026

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 10 Final draft of the analysis to support Country Offices in generating revenue and conduct sessions to share with Country Offices

Delivery schedule: By the end of Oct 2027

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 11 Final draft of strategic evaluation and support to advance relationships with intermediaries such as wealth advisors, donor advised funds (DAFs), family offices and philanthropic vehicles for giving

Delivery schedule: By the end of Nov 2027

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Expected deliverable 12 Communication guidance for speaking and engaging in private sector spaces and library of case studies/examples for private sector audiences with guidance of messaging to announce partnerships at different levels

Delivery schedule: By the end of Feb 2027

Payment: 1/12 of the payment

Duration of Contract:   15 December 2025 – 28 Feb 2027 (full-time for 12 months)

Duty Travel: Home based with calls/ virtual meetings with relevant offices with one 5-day trip to Bangkok to present research and strategic recommendations to Regional and Country Offices.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Education: Advanced university degree in Business, Finance, Social Sciences or equivalent professional work experience in the area of fundraising, finance industry, non-profit philanthropy. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: Experience in major donor fundraising and working with philanthropic intermediaries or financial institutions that manage individual philanthropic wealth. Minimum six years of progressively responsible and relevant professional international work experience in business, finance, social sciences, non-profit organization or philanthropy fundraising. Or strong demonstration of understanding philanthropy landscape of Asia Familiarity with UNICEF’s mandate, programs, and operations is an advantage. Prior experience working with or for UNICEF or a UN agency is considered a strong asset.

Language Requirements: Fluency in verbal and written English is required for this position. Competency in reading Mandarin or an Asian language is beneficial for research purposes but not required

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in USD by 2 November 2025.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.