Remote Partnerships Lead – Foundations & Faith-Based

Unicef Nl; Roma; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Rome is seeking a Partnerships Consultant to strengthen collaborations with foundations, faith-based and membership-based organisations. The role focuses on fundraising growth, partner cultivation, and strategic engagement to advance UNICEF’s goals.

You will help implement global partnership strategies, build fundraising capacity across UNICEF markets, and nurture high-value partnerships with diverse stakeholders while ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s mission.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in international development or related field is required.
• First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Minimum five years of fundraising or partnerships experience is required.
• Experience with faith-based organisations and six-figure gifts is required.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support global partnership strategies and fundraising capacity building.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with foundations, faith-based and membership-based organisations.
• Coordinate donor engagement and maximise financial and non-financial contributions.
• Collaborate with UNICEF markets and partners to ensure program alignment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

MS Word & Excel

Education

Advanced degree in development

First-level degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

UNICEF Rome is seeking a Partnerships Consultant to strengthen collaborations with foundations, faith-based and membership-based organisations. The role focuses on fundraising growth, partner cultivation, and strategic engagement to advance UNICEF’s goals.

You will help implement global partnership strategies, build fundraising capacity across UNICEF markets, and nurture high-value partnerships with diverse stakeholders while ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s mission.