Programme Management and Resource Mobilization Consultant

UN Atlas; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

UN-REDD Programme hosted by UNEP in Geneva, Switzerland seeks a skilled consultant to strengthen funding and donor engagement for the 2026-2030 phase. The role focuses on donor intelligence, strategic materials, annual engagement planning, and governance input to secure resources for forest climate action.

The consultant will identify funding sources, develop proposals, map opportunities, coordinate inter-agency partnerships, and support governance work planning and budgets aligned with donor

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social, environmental, political sciences or related field.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• 10+ years of relevant programme management and donor relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource mobilization and donor engagement.
• Develop donor intelligence and tailored engagement strategies.
• Create concept notes, funding proposals, and maintain a pipeline of opportunities.
• Design and implement the annual strategic engagement plan.
• Advise on governance and work planning; review plans against priorities.
• Prepare analysis papers on governance-related questions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Planning

Organizational skills

Project management

Relationship management

Independent worker

English writing

Donor intelligence

Strategy development

Governance

Education

Master's degree in social, environmental, political sciences or related field

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years relevant experience

Job description

Organizational context: The UN-REDD Programme, a partnership between FAO, UNDP, and UNEP, supports national REDD+ processes and stakeholder involvement in climate finance. Hosted by UNEP, the Secretariat manages the Fund and supports governing bodies. Entering its 2026-2030 phase, the Programme aims to scale up forest-based climate action and mobilize significant new resources.

Job purpose: This consultancy aims to strengthen and diversify the UN-REDD Programme's funding base, advance donor commitments, and enhance its strategic positioning in global forest and climate finance dialogues. The consultant will provide actionable donor intelligence, develop high-quality strategic materials, create an annual engagement plan, and offer advice on work planning and governance. These contributions are crucial for bolstering the Programme's credibility and its capacity to secure the necessary resources for forest countries to achieve ambitious climate action goals by 2030, ensuring effective implementation of REDD+ initiatives.

Responsibilities: The consultant will lead resource mobilization and donor engagement by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing funding sources, developing donor intelligence, and creating tailored engagement strategies. This includes developing concept notes, funding proposals, and maintaining a pipeline of opportunities. The role also involves designing and implementing the annual strategic engagement plan, mapping key events and partnership opportunities. Furthermore, the consultant will provide strategic advice to enhance internal coordination within the UN-REDD interagency structure and review work plans and budgets against strategic objectives and donor priorities. Finally, the consultant will offer technical input on governance arrangements for the 2026-2030 period and prepare analysis papers on governance-related questions.

Education: A Master’s degree in social, environmental, political sciences, or a related field is required. A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted. Fluency in oral and written English is mandatory.

Work experience: A minimum of ten years of relevant experience in programme management, donor relations, and strategic engagement within international development, environmental issues, and climate change is required. Experience in developing resource mobilization strategies, conducting donor intelligence, and managing inter‑agency partnerships is essential.

Skills: Strategic thinking, planning, and organizational skills; Project management; Interpersonal and relationship management; Ability to work independently; High-quality written communication skills in English; Donor intelligence and relationship building; Strategy development and implementation; Governance and work planning.