Individual Consultant – Resource Mobilization and Partnerships (New Delhi)

About the role

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in India is seeking a local Individual Consultant to strengthen its resource mobilization and partnership portfolio. Based in New Delhi, the consultant will support the implementation of UNFPA’s strategic initiatives, including the Coalition for Reproductive Justice in Business and South‑South and Triangular Cooperation programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and assess funding opportunities that align with UNFPA’s sexual and reproductive health and rights agenda.
• Develop and nurture a pipeline of donors and private‑sector partners to achieve a USD 30 million resource‑mobilization target over five years.
• Support the design and execution of partnership initiatives such as the Coalition for Reproductive Justice in Business.
• Facilitate South‑South and Triangular Cooperation engagements, promoting knowledge exchange and capacity building.
• Prepare briefing notes, proposals, and reports for senior UNFPA officials and potential partners.

Required profile

• Proven experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, and multi‑sector partnership development.
• Strong understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and international development frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with government, private‑sector and civil‑society stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a track record of delivering results in a UN or development context.

Required skills