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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.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

How can you make a difference?  

UNICEF seeks a highly motivated, organized, and innovative consultant to support coordination, implementation, monitoring and resource mobilisation for TTI. The consultant will also play a key role in supporting the growth and scaling of the initiative to maximize its impact.

Under the supervision of the Climate Resilience Global Practice team (Nairobi CoE Satellite Office), the consultant will work in close collaboration with the Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C) team, EMOPS, PPD, and other relevant stakeholders, including regional and country offices. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative at the intersection of climate action, disaster risk finance, and children’s rights. The consultant will collaborate closely with team members and relevant UNICEF divisions to perform the following tasks:

Objective 1: Coordinating the Today and Tomorrow Initiative Across HQ, Regional and Country Teams

Objective 2: Meeting Donor Reporting Requirements and Maintaining Accountability

Objective 3: Providing Technical Assistance and Building Country Office Capacity

Objective 4: Keeping TTI Knowledge Systems Current and Accessible

Objective 5: Building the Evidence Base and Mobilizing Resources for TTI

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR TTI Consultancy.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Master’s degree in sustainability, climate science, international development, public administration, or a related field focused on climate resilience or sustainability.

Work Experience:

•      At least 8 years of experience in programme management, donor engagement, and technical guidance related to climate action, disaster risk reduction, sustainability, and innovative financing mechanisms.

•      Proven ability to develop detailed work plans, knowledge management strategies, and technical guidance materials aligned with organizational goals.

•      Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder meetings, facilitating workshops, and delivering capacity-building initiatives.

Language Requirements:

•      Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

•      Expertise in innovative financing for climate resilience, including mechanisms like Green Climate Fund proposals, insurance-backed anticipatory action, and climate disaster risk financing instruments.

•      Skilled in producing high-quality reports, guidance documents, and advocacy materials, including donor briefings and multimedia content.

•      Expertise in synthesizing complex information into actionable recommendations and targeted messaging for diverse audiences.

•      Strong organizational skills with proficiency in digital collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Office.

Desirables:

         •      Previous experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies is highly desirable.

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

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 reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. 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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal:  Financial Proposal xxx2390.docx
• A detailed technical proposal

Remarks:   If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

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.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.