Resource Mobilization and Partnership Consultant

Result of ServiceTo strengthen the sections fundraising and engagement efforts. Work LocationHome Based Expected duration6 Months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBACKGROUND The Land, Housing and Shelter Section (LHS), part of the Global Solutions Division at UN-Habitat, leads the development and implementation of normative and operational approaches aimed at ensuring equitable access to land, adequate housing, and secure tenure. The Section supports the UN-Habitat mandate by offering technical expertise, policy advice, and capacity-building support to member states, local authorities, civil society, and other partners. Its projects focus on housing and slum upgrading, Land-related research and partnerships, awareness-raising, capacity development, dissemination of inclusive and gender-responsive land tools, and the implementation of targeted land interventions in selected countries and communities. To strengthen its fundraising and engagement efforts, the Section is seeking to recruit a consultant to support the resources’ mobilisation efforts of the Section to boost its portfolio on housing, land and slums. The consultant will report to the Chief of the Land, Housing and Shelter Section, based at UN-Habitat HQ in Nairobi, Kenya, and will work in close collaboration with relevant UN-Habitat colleagues and external partners, as required for the delivery of key outputs. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Conduct assessments to identify existing and potential funding opportunities. 2. Analyse donor trends, partnership landscapes, and alignment with UN-Habitat and LHS priorities. 3. Identify key current and emerging donors, including UN funds, joint funds, governments and ODA, philanthropic, private sector partners, etc. 4. Explore innovative financing mechanisms and non-traditional funding sources. 5. Identify opportunities for joint resource mobilization with other UN entities. 6. Develop and submit at least 10 concept notes and/or project documents to donors. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Development and Urban Studies, Economics, Business Administration, Housing, Land Management, Urban Planning or related field is required. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, or partnerships development is required. Proven experience in strategy development and donor engagement, preferably within the UN system or an international financing institution is desirable. Experience in programming related to housing, basic services, land management and/or related issues in lower- and middle-income countries is preferred. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in both spoken and written English is required. Proficiency in any other official UN language is considered an asset. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.