Innovation Consultant, GPD, Generation Unlimited, NYHQ

Consultant Innovation

Overview

Provide expertise and advice for youth engagement in agriculture and nutrition.

You have:

• Master’s degree in international business, International Relations, or related fields.
• At least five years of experience in programme management at the cross-sections of innovation, entrepreneurship, green and youth engagement, managing projects across multiple geographies and sectors, including agriculture/agribusiness is a must.
• Experience planning and carrying out key events in the environmental sphere (mainly COP).
• Proven planning and M&E experience.
• Fluency in English.

Contract

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Contract Duration 1 year 4 Months

Working arrangement: Office Based

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Purpose of Assignment

The consultant will provide expertise and advice to the overall project manager (Innovation Manager) for the implementation and assessment of the Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN) innovative pilot under the direct supervision of the Innovation Manager (Generation Unlimited), with overall guidance from the Deputy Director, Partnerships and in collaboration with the partnerships team. They will also advise on the expansion of the Global Youth Agriculture Network (GYAN) into other geographies. The consultant will also support the implementation of the BeGreen Africa initiative by providing advice and guidance on the tracking of environmental impact metrics of the programme. Lastly, the consultant will provide advice on the implementation of other green youth livelihood programmes under the Green Rising initiative.

Scope of Work: (See TOR for details)

• Advise on the strategic approach and implementation of EKYAN
• Advise on the strategic approach and implementation of BeGreen, including guidance
• Advise on the strategic approach and implementation of Green Rising and digital initiatives

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0001421 TOR.pdf

Minimum requirements (Qualifications/Years of Experience/Expertise/Skills)

• Education: Master’s degree in international business, International Relations, or related fields.

• Work Experience: At least five years of experience in programme management at the cross-sections of innovation, entrepreneurship, green and youth engagement, managing projects across multiple geographies and sectors, including agriculture/agribusiness is a must.

• Experience planning and carrying out key events in the environmental sphere (mainly COP)

• Proven planning and M&E experience
• Language requirements: Fluency in English

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 TMC0001421 Financial Proposal.docx

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

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