Programme Management and Resource Mobilization Consultant

About the role

The UN-REDD Programme, an interagency partnership between FAO, UNDP and UNEP supporting nationally led REDD+ processes, is entering a new 2026-2030 phase focused on scaling up forest-based climate action and mobilizing new resources. This home-based consulting assignment lasts about four months and delivers donor intelligence, strategic and donor-facing materials, an annual strategic engagement plan and advice on work planning and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and prioritize funding sources, including traditional donors, emerging economies, philanthropic foundations and non-traditional sources, and develop donor intelligence on priorities, funding windows and decision calendars.
• Develop concept notes, funding proposals and other donor-facing products aligned with the 2026-2030 Strategy results framework, and maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities with status, risks and next steps.
• Design and implement the Secretariat's annual strategic engagement plan, mapping high-value events, decision points and partnership opportunities.
• Advise on strengthening coordination within the interagency structure, including the Strategy Group and Management Group, and review the annual work plan and budget against the Strategy and donor priorities.
• Provide technical input on governance arrangements for 2026-2030, including Executive Board composition and processes, and prepare analysis and options papers on governance questions raised by the Head of the Secretariat.

Required profile

• Master's degree in social, environmental, political sciences or a related field; a bachelor's degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.
• At least ten years of relevant experience in programme management, donor relations and strategic engagement in international development, environmental issues and climate change.
• Track record in resource mobilization strategies, donor intelligence and long-term relationships with governments, multilateral/bilateral agencies and partners.
• Experience in high-level coordination within inter-agency partnerships and in preparing reports, briefings, concept notes and presentations for senior leadership and donors.
• Experience with climate and forests and international organizations such as the UN system and UN-REDD is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English; English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.

Required skills

• Strategic thinking, planning and organizational skills, with proven project management and coordination across partners and agencies.
• Strong written communication in English, able to originate, edit and tailor complex technical and strategic content.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.