Job Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, a better future

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