International Humanitarian Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Consultant (Remote, Dakar)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a consultant to lead the development and implementation of a strategic resource‑mobilization plan for its humanitarian response and preparedness programmes. The role is remote‑based, supporting regional and country teams from Dakar.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive strategy and action plan to mobilize resources for UNICEF’s humanitarian programmes.
• Collaborate with regional and country offices to strengthen donor engagement and manage public‑private partnerships.
• Provide technical guidance on fundraising strategies, implementation frameworks, and humanitarian financing policies.
• Advise on the establishment of a contribution management system for programme implementation.
• Coordinate UNICEF’s engagement with public sector donors, National Committees and private sector partners at field, regional and global levels.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in international relations, public policy, humanitarian affairs or a related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, humanitarian financing or emergency response.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of humanitarian resource mobilization and donor engagement.
• Experience developing fundraising strategies and managing partnerships with public sector donors, UNICEF National Committees and private sector partners.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s global humanitarian mission.
• Remote work arrangement with a 3.5‑month consultancy contract.