Grant-writing Consultant, Urban Planning and Programming

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Grant-writing Consultant, Urban Planning and Programming.

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification:

This consultancy requires an individual with strong self-initiative, proven grant writing and fundraising experience in the field of international development, creativity and ability to multi-task. Experience fundraising for child development issues, particularly related to public health, sustainability, sanitation and climate change in urban areas is an advantage, as is prior work experience for the United Nations.
Master’s degree in international development, marketing, business administration, or a writing-related field preferred;
At least 5 years relevant experience working on successful fundraising proposals is required, either for a company, non-profit or on a freelance basis;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Fluency in English;
Ability to work remotely and with multiple colleagues across time zones.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, two examples and/or descriptions of successful fundraising proposals you have authored , CV andP 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Grant-writing Consultant, Urban Planning & Programming ” by 21 June 2013.  Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily (or monthly) rate will not be considered.

Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.