Long Term Agreement

**Job no**: 576792
**Contract type**: Consultant
**Duty Station**: Geneva
**Level**: Consultancy
**Location**: Switzerland
**Categories**: Communication, Partnerships, Fund Raising

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

**For every child, **_opportunities_**

UNICEF's Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) in Geneva is pivotal to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the organization’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. The division focuses on maximizing private sector fundraising, partnerships, and engagement. Central to these efforts is the Innovative Financing for Children (IF4C) function, which develops and implements innovative financing mechanisms to mobilize resources for children's welfare globally. These initiatives address critical issues such as climate change, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk reduction, targeting the most vulnerable and marginalized children and adolescents. The IF4C team plays a crucial role in driving these efforts forward through strategic private sector engagements.

**How can you make a difference?**

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
- Reporting to the Innovative Finance Manager, the Innovative Finance Consultant (Impact Investing/Carbon Credits) will support activities to implement the new Global Vision & Strategy for IF4C at UNICEF. These activities will include exploring various methods for structuring innovative financing mechanisms, such as equity, debt, grants, concessional financing, blended finance, mezzanine financing, and carbon credits. The consultant will also advance the Joint Private Sector Financing Facility (JPSFF), focusing on: i) exploring relevant impact investing models to address programmatic challenges on the ground; ii) identifying opportunities and sources of funding for these mechanisms; and iii) structuring effective frameworks to attract and engage private sector capital.
- Additionally, the consultant will support the structuring and implementation of various financing solutions aimed at enhancing the private sector’s contribution to sustainable development through impact investing.

OBJECTIVE(S)
- Explore and develop impact investing strategies and solutions to address programmatic challenges on the ground.
- Conduct research and feasibility analysis for these solutions.
- Create an enabling environment for these solutions, by building and maintaining strong partnerships with governments, international financial institutions (IFIs), development finance institutions (DFIs), and asset managers to engage private sector capital.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

1. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (investors, financial institutions, governments). Identify and pursue new investment opportunities aligned with UNICEF's goals. Collaborate with governments to create a conducive environment for impact investing.
2. Conduct in-depth research on impact investing and private finance mechanisms. Analyze the feasibility and impact potential of investment opportunities. Perform financial due diligence and risk assessments. Identify and evaluate potential investees (SMEs and projects).

3. Establish robust governance frameworks and procedures. Develop risk management strategies to mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks. Implement a rigorous vetting process for potential investments.

4. Design innovative financing structures (e.g., debt, equity, blended finance). Prepare compelling investment proposals and presentations. Secure funding from impact investors and other financial institutions.

5. Identify and assess local suppliers for potential financing. Develop financial models and risk management strategies for supplier financing. Collaborate with stakeholders to promote localization and social impact.

6. Develop impact measurement frameworks and metrics. Track the performance of investments and generate regular reports. Share insights and lessons learned with internal and external stakeholders.
- Responsibilities of the Consultant:
- The consultant will use their own equipment, including laptops, microphones, software, and any other accessories required for this task.
- The consultant will not provide the content/material or any part thereof to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will remain the property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not them with anyone else.
- The consultant will not place their own name or logo/emblem on the content or final product. The only branding used will be UNICEF’s, if required.
- Maintain regular liaison with manager, content owners, and any related units.
- Responsibilities of UNICEF:
- UNICEF will provide all det