Antecedentes

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

At UN Women Regional Office Asia and the Pacific, the Strategic Partnerships Pillar is one of the three functional pillars of the External Relations Unit (covering regional partnerships and resource mobilization, advocacy and communications). The Strategic Partnerships Pillar focuses on building partnerships with bilateral partners as well as private sector entities, non-profit organizations, and the media. The Strategic Partnerships team supports country offices with their private sector fundraising and engagement efforts, including trialling new modes of individual and public giving.

Deberes y responsabilidades

The HNWI Giving Programme Consultant(s) will work closely with the Regional Head of External Relations, Head of Partnerships and Communication (UN Women India) and Public and Private Sector Partnerships Specialist (UN Women China) to map and tailor approaches to high net worth individuals (HNWI) with an affinity for advancing and investing in gender equality and women’s empowerment, through the UN, in both India and China. This HNWI mapping and approach roadmap will entail market assessment of aligned HNWI in each market as well as diaspora markets; recommended, successful approaches to HNWI in each market (from research to outreach, donation pathway, materials development and messaging). The consultant will be reporting to the Regional Head of External Relations and will be supported by the External Relations Administrative and Support Consultant who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues.

 

Deliverables

Expected completion time (due day)

Research charitable individual donors who are HNWI based in China and India, and select diaspora communities (such as the US, UK, Australia, and Canada with the priority diaspora markets to be articulated and selected based on evidence collected by the consultant), that already fund and have an affinity and capacity to contribute to gender equality and women’s empowerment programming and policy work aligned with UN Women China and UN Women India’s thematic areas of work

 

By 8 November 2024

Research should culminate in an outcomes report to include:

  • Overview and prioritization of a minimum of twenty HNWIs aligned with UN Women’s areas of programming and policy work (outlining  HWNIs’ individual funding philosophy and priorities)
  • Prospective donor contact details
  • Evidence-based approach and entry points to engage with those prospective donors emerging from the research
  • Approved donation pathways aligned with UN Women’s legal and financial rules and regulations and suitable for application

 

By 6 December 2024

Develop a minimum of three pitch packages/cases for support for the respective UN Women offices in China and India

 

By 10 January 2025

 

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy without any requirement to travel.

 

Competencias

Core Values: 

  • Respect for Diversity 
  • Integrity 
  • Professionalism 

Core Competencies: 

  • Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues 
  • Accountability 
  • Creative Problem Solving 
  • Effective Communication 
  • Inclusive Collaboration 
  • Stakeholder Engagement 
  • Leading by Example 

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:  

https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values 

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: 

  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Strong networking skills
  • Strong inter-personal skills, communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
  • Good command of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
  • Ability towards analytical and creative thinking for rapid solution(s)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment is essential
  • The consultant must have a strong sense of responsibility, a flexible and proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education and Certification:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, business management, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, 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.

Experience:

  • 5 years of relevant experience with proven experience of conducting research on charitable donors who are HNWIs and developing an evidence-based approach to engaging with and securing gifts from HNWIs
  • Experience developing HNWI pitch materials within an international organization is desirable
  • Experience in work related to gender equality and women’s empowerment is essential
  • Experience working in or with India and China is an advantage

Languages:

  • Proficiency in English is required.
  • Knowledge of Chinese and/or Hindi is an asset.

 

 V. How to Apply

 

VI. UNW Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

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If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.  

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.  All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)