International Private Sector Engagement Consultant

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​Background: ​UNICEF Montenegro works to promote and protect the rights of every child, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and adolescents. To support sustainable resource mobilization and strengthen strategic partnerships, UNICEF Montenegro seeks specialized support to identify new private sector engagement opportunities, strengthen approaches to managing existing corporate relationships, and contribute to the development of the office's private sector engagement priorities under the forthcoming Country Programme Document (CPD) 2028-2030.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Partnerships Officer, the international consultant will undertake the following activities:

Work Assignment Overview	Deliverables/ Outputs (SMART)*	Delivery deadline	Planned Travel* (For travel, please include destination, number of trips and days. This travel will be shared with the applicants to provide lump-sum financial proposal)
Exact date to complete* the deliverable	Input days**
⦁Mapping and assessment of 2-3 prospective private sector donors/partners in Montenegro. ⦁Individual donor profiles and opportunity analysis. ⦁Tailored engagement strategy and action plan for each identified prospect. ⦁Draft UNICEF Montenegro private sector partnership pitch deck.	Donor Mapping and Engagement Package	15 November 2026	10	no
⦁Finalized private sector partnership pitch deck. ⦁Recommendations for strengthening engagement with existing private sector donors and partners. ⦁Strategic note outlining recommendations and priorities for private sector engagement under the CPD 2028-2030. ⦁Final report summarizing activities undertaken, findings, recommendations, and proposed next steps (accepted and approved by Unicef Montenegro).	Strategic Advisory Report and Final Partnership Package	15 December 2026	10	no

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

Minimum requirements:

Experience: At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Private sector engagement; Corporate partnerships; Resource mobilization; Fundraising; Strategic partnerships. Demonstrated experience in developing partnership strategies, donor engagement plans, or corporate fundraising initiatives.
Experience working with international organizations, the United Nations system, NGOs, foundations, or corporate CSR/ESG functions is highly desirable. Good understanding of the Western Balkan’s private sector environment is considered an asset.

Language Requirements: ​​Fluency in English is required. ​Fluency in Montenegrin/Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian is required.​

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. Strong drafting, presentation, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.

​​Desirables: Established professional network within the Western Balkans private sector and business community is considered an asset.

Selection methodology:

A) Technical Evaluation (e.g. 75 points)

Technical Evaluation Criteria (conducted through desk review): ​​

​​Educational Background – 5 points

​Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Communications, International Relations, Development Studies, or another relevant field.

​​Relevant Professional Experience – 30 points

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in private sector engagement, corporate partnerships, fundraising, resource mobilization, or business development.

Knowledge of the Private Sector Landscape – 15 points

Demonstrated understanding of the private sector environment in Montenegro and/or the Western Balkans. Experience engaging with corporate stakeholders, CSR, ESG, or philanthropic initiatives.

Strategic Planning and Advisory Experience – 10 points

Experience supporting organizational partnership strategies, resource mobilization planning, or strategic planning processes.

5. Communication and Partnership Development Skills – 10 points

Experience developing partnership proposals, presentations, pitch decks, and donor-facing materials.

Language requirements: 5 points
Qualifying score in technical evaluation is ​53%​ out of ​75%​ points.

​​Applicants should submit:

​-CV and a brief motivational letter

​- A financial proposal, as a separate document indicating the lump-sum fee for the assignment.

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​Payment schedule: Two installments, following satisfactory completion of all assigned tasks

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