[Hiring] Private Sector Engagement Consultant @United Nations Development Programme

Role Description

The Consultant will work under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Partnerships to implement the office’s private sector engagement strategy, aligned with UN Women China’s Strategic Note (2026-2030) and UN Women’s Global Private Sector Engagement Strategy. In addition to the specific deliverables, the Consultant may support on other tasks and activities that contribute to the achievement of these deliverables.

Deliverables

• Significant progress on high-priority resource mobilization initiatives / efforts
• Hard pipeline resource identified, with clear path and timelines for securing
• 5-10 additional, targeted and high-quality outreach to high potential private sector organizations for strategic partnership and/or resource mobilization opportunities
• Detailed workplan and supporting documents for one high-level WEPs convening – e.g., 2027 International Women’s Day (IWD) CEO Roundtable
• Detailed plan of key activities, key partners (e.g., government, media, etc.), tentative guest list, and timelines for delivering 2027 IWD CEO Roundtable in March 2027
• Concept note, invitations, sponsorship materials and other documents required for the roundtable
• Event venue secured with clear logistics plan
• Draft marketing and communications content
• Other supporting documents as needed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business or Business Administration (finance, marketing, international business, etc.), Economics, Public Policy, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of work experience in or with private sector entities, preferred working in the areas of strategy consulting, fundraising, marketing, public relations, resource mobilization, business development and/or partnerships is required.
• At least 2 years of work experience in fundraising and resource mobilization as well as partnership building, especially with the private sector in China and through innovative funding models is required.
• At least 2 years of work experience in designing, planning, coordinating and/or executing high-level events, engagements and convenings with private sector entities required/desired.
• Experience working in the fields of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is an advantage.
• Experience in managing senior private sector relationships in China is an advantage.
• Good analytical and writing skills in English are required.
• Fluency in English and Chinese are required.

Competencies

• Core Values:
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Respect for Diversity
• Core Competencies:
  • Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
  • Accountability
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Inclusive Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Leading by Example
• Functional Competencies:
  • Great knowledge of the private sector context in China.
  • Strong people and networking skills, especially among private sector stakeholders.
  • Strong conceptual and strategic thinking skills.
  • Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently.
  • Ability to provide advice, coordination, and support across multiple workstream / pillars.
  • Strong planning and organization skills.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of international commitments on gender equality and SDGs.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy, with possibility to present at the UN Women Office in China for meetings and consultations (schedule to be agreed later with supervisor). The Consultant is required to undertake regular update meetings with the Head of Partnerships. Broader meetings with the China Country Office programme team and other team members as well as other UN agencies will be required as well.