Partnerships Strategist – Foundations & Faith-Based

Unicef Nl; Roma; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF seeks a Partnerships Consultant to strengthen engagement with foundations and faith-based and membership organisations in Rome. The role focuses on advancing strategic partnerships, resource mobilization, and collaboration across the partnership cycle to maximize funding, advocacy, expertise, influence, and global reach.

The consultant will support development of high-value partnerships, deepen existing relationships, and help UNICEF navigate complex organizational settings with a track

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in international development or related field is required.
• Proven success building strategic partnerships with foundations or similar actors.
• Experience mobilizing resources and managing complex partnerships at scale.
• English fluency required; additional UN language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen UNICEF engagement with foundations, faith-based and membership orgs.
• Develop and advance high-value partnerships and resource mobilization.
• Provide strategic support across the partnership cycle and governance.
• Identify and secure opportunities to expand funding, advocacy, and global reach.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Advanced university degree in international development

First-level degree + 2 years relevant experience option

Job description

UNICEF seeks a Partnerships Consultant to strengthen engagement with foundations and faith-based and membership organisations in Rome. The role focuses on advancing strategic partnerships, resource mobilization, and collaboration across the partnership cycle to maximize funding, advocacy, expertise, influence, and global reach.

The consultant will support development of high-value partnerships, deepen existing relationships, and help UNICEF navigate complex organizational settings with a track