[Hiring] International Consultant - Strategic Partnerships, Resource Mobilization, and Private Sector Engagement @UNDP

Role Description

UNFPA is currently implementing programs focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, prevention and response to Gender-Based Violence, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and Adolescents and Youth Development and Rights. The mainstreaming of Disability Inclusion and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment are central elements in the delivery of our programme in Myanmar.

The purpose of this consultancy is to lead UNFPA Myanmar’s efforts across two primary pillars:

• Strategic Partnerships, Resource Mobilization, and Strategic Advocacy
• Private Sector Engagement (PSE)

The overarching objective is to secure multi-year sustainable funding, position UNFPA strategically within the humanitarian-development ecosystem, and move private sector engagement from theoretical mapping to fully operational, compliant, and scalable partnerships.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Law, Gender Studies, Human Rights, or a related field (Business Administration or Economics also relevant)
• A minimum of 2 years of progressive professional and relevant experience in the Humanitarian/Development Sector and Context
• Deep understanding of the Myanmar context, particularly the post-February 2021 economic and political landscape
• Proven track record in Humanitarian/Development expertise, coupled with a good knowledge of the private sector in Myanmar, including but not necessarily limited to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or Impact Investing
• Demonstrated organizational skills: the ability to work independently and productively with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English is required; Burmese language skills (or a local team member) are an asset

Requirements

• Formulate, update, and operationalize the Country Office Resource Mobilization Strategy
• Track funding pipelines, evaluate emerging financing windows, and draft high-quality donor proposals and concept notes
• Develop donor briefs, support agreement negotiations, and position UNFPA within inter-agency networks
• Finalize a conflict-sensitive, sanction-compliant PSE Strategy with tailored due diligence protocols
• Expand partnership mapping across key business sectors and establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Benefits

• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work-life balance
• Commitment to ensuring gender parity in the organization
• Encouragement for individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups to apply
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request

Company Description

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal.

This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes:

• Ending the unmet need for family planning
• Ending preventable maternal deaths
• Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices
• Adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies