Consultancy: High Value Partnerships Team Mentor

If you are a strategic and analytical development professional and are passionate about strengthening nutrition systems and generating evidence for large-scale programmes, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF Philippines is seeking a consultant for targeted mentoring and coaching toneable the team to deliver against an ambitious income target of PHP 97.2 million in 2026. This investment in capacity will also help position the team to deliver strong growth from 2027 onwards. Additional strategic advice is also needed to support the Philanthropy Officer in identifying and advancing priority opportunities, informed by an understanding of the local private sector giving landscape.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, a fair chance

UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.

UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative center of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.

Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/

How can you make a difference? 

Scope of Work:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Section and in close collaboration with the PFP team, the consultant will be performing the following:

Tasks:

1. Mentoring and coaching (capacity building): Provide structured mentoring/coaching , focusing on practical skills for high value partnerships (HVP). Support individual learning goals and agree on action plans after each session.
2. Strategic advisory for high value partnerships: Advise on overall HVP approach in the Philippines context, including positioning, engagement pathways, and decision points (e.g., when to pursue, pause, or escalate an opportunity). Provide feedback on strategic direction for priority prospects and existing partners, ensuring alignment with UNICEF priorities and partnership due diligence requirements.
3. Opportunity pipeline review and prioritization: Conduct a short weekly/bi-weekly pipeline review (as applicable) with the team to help prioritize opportunities based on likelihood, potential value, and strategic fit. Identify key next steps for each priority opportunity (e.g., stakeholder mapping, value proposition, entry points, meeting objectives). In September, provide targeted coaching support for strategic planning and income projections towards the Private Sector Planning (PSP) period.
4. Philippine private sector giving insights: Share practical advice on the local landscape of private sector giving (typical giving patterns, corporate CSR considerations, decision-making dynamics, and common entry points). Provide guidance on how to approach prospects appropriately in the local context and how to frame UNICEF’s value proposition for corporate and philanthropic audiences.
5. Pitching and engagement preparation: Review and improve outreach approaches (emails, talking points, meeting scripts) and help refine partner engagement plans for priority meetings. Help the team prepare for key partner conversations, including likely questions/objections and suggested responses.
6. Light-touch reporting: Provide a short monthly summary highlighting coaching sessions delivered, key themes/capacity gaps observed, progress made and recommended next steps for the team.

Deliverables:

1. Capacity-building plan (within first 2 weeks): A short mentoring and coaching plan , including priority competencies to strengthen, coaching objectives, session cadence (half-day per week), and a simple tracker to follow up actions and progress.
2. Mentoring and coaching sessions delivered (throughout the contract): Regular mentoring/coaching sessions as per agreed plan, this can include (non-exhaustive): leveraging partnership modalities, negotiation strategies, maximizing recognition to partners, with brief session notes capturing key guidance provided and agreed next steps.
3. Monthly corporate opportunity prioritization note (throughout the contract): A short monthly note (max 1–2 pages) , capturing priority prospects/partners, recommended next steps, and how local giving context should shape the approach. The September note will include coaching to strategic planning and income projections towards the PSP period.
4. Final capacity-building summary and recommendations (end of contract): A brief final summary outlining support provided, progress observed for the eam, remaining capacity gaps, and recommendations to sustain performance and deliver strong growth from 2027 onwards.

Work Schedule:

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Administration, Management.
  • Master's Degree prefered.

• Work Experience/Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: 
  • At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in corporate fundraising, philanthropy, business development, partnership development, or private sector engagement.
  • Proven experience in high value partnership development and management, especially with corporate and philanthropic partners.
  • Strong understanding of private sector giving trends and corporate philanthropy in the Philippines.
  • Experience in pipeline management, opportunity prioritization, and strategic planning.
  • Strong skills in partner engagement, negotiation, and relationship management.
  • Ability to support the development of partner pitches, value propositions, talking points, and engagement strategies.
  • Good understanding of UNICEF or UN partnership principles, due diligence requirements, and child rights programming is an asset.
  • Strong advisory skills.

• Core Competencies:
  • • Communication
    • Working with people
    • Drive for results
    • Formulating strategies and concepts
    • Relating and networking
    • Persuading and influencing
    • Applying technical expertise
    • Planning and organizing

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 22 May 2026. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.

By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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