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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, LOVE

Vacancy Announcement: Consultant

Consultancy Title: Senior Climate Finance Expert Consultant

Section/Division/Duty Station: CEED - Programme Group /NYHQ

Duration: 1 August 2023 - 30 November 2024 – Remote/Home based****.

About UNICEF

Over 75 years UNICEF has worked on the ground in 190 countries and territories to support child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

With its field presence in hard-to-reach areas, UNICEF supports climate-resilient, low-carbon services for all children. These efforts are among the best investments for protecting vulnerable children in communities most at risk from climate change and compounded risks. Climate finance must be urgently scaled up and made more effective for children and young people. The consultant’s responsibilities include: 1) evaluating UNICEF’s existing capacity to secure climate financing and execute climate-related projects and suggesting a tailored business model that allows UNICEF to enhance its delivery capabilities; 2) identifying potential partnerships for climate financing; and 3) supporting UNICEF’s capacity development and engagement at all levels, with a focus on securing climate financing and implementing climate-related interventions.

Scope of Work: (full TOR available)

1. Assess and create solutions for UNICEF’s capacity to identify and implement climate finance projects

2. Identify potential partnerships for climate finance projects and determine legal, financial, etc. requirements. Develop business cases in 6 of UNICEF’s key programme sectors (Health, Education, child protection, Nutrition, Social Policy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)).

3. Support UNICEF capacity development and engagement in climate finance at all levels.

Terms of Reference / Deliverables/Deadlines

Deliverable 1: A report identifying internal mechanisms, bottlenecks, and resources (human, legal, financial) at various organizational levels (HQ, regional, country), along with recommendations for improvement. - Sept 30th, 2023

Deliverable 2: A report analyzing ongoing climate finance initiatives within UNICEF, highlighting potential collaboration areas. - September 30th, 2023

Deliverable 3: Reference guide of latest re-usable advocacy statistics, impact examples, cost of inaction, etc. promoting climate finance for child survival and development (cross-sectoral and sector specific) - Oct 15th, 2023

Deliverable 4: A tailored business model for UNICEF to scale up its climate investment project delivery, outlining necessary resources. - Nov 30th, 2023

Deliverable 5: A report on viable climate co-financing opportunities and mechanisms for UNICEF sectors and programming contexts - Nov 30th, 2023

Deliverable 6: A revised and supported GCF accreditation submission for UNICEF, including additional information, clarifications, and revisions as needed. - Feb 28th, 2024

Deliverable 7: A comprehensive report on identified strategic partnerships in support of climate finance programmes, including requirements for working with specific partners, including tradeoffs, risks, costs, and existing agreements. - Oct 31st, 2023

Deliverable 8: A reference guide of high-level talking points for UNICEF senior management showcasing the added value and complementarity of UNICEF. - Nov 30th, 2023

Deliverable 9: Business case (connecting solid climate change rationale) for engaging the private sector and international financial institutions in education. Aug 31st, 2023

Deliverable 10: Business case (connecting solid climate change rationale) for engaging the private sector and international financial institutions in WASH. - Sept 30th, 2023

Deliverable 11: Business case (connecting solid climate change rationale) for engaging the private sector and international financial institutions in social protection. - Sept 30th, 2023

Deliverable 12: Business case (connecting solid climate change rationale) for engaging the private sector and international financial institutions in nutrition. - Oct 31st 2023

Deliverable 13: Business case (connecting solid climate change rationale) for engaging the private sector and international financial institutions in health. - Oct 31st, 2023

Deliverable 14: Business case (connecting solid climate change rationale) for engaging the private sector and international financial institutions in child protection. - Oct 31st, 2023

Deliverable 15: A mid-point summary report of partner dialogues, including key insights and action items. - June 30th, 2024

Deliverable 16: An end-point summary report of partner dialogues, including key insights and action items. - Nov 30th, 2024

Deliverable 17: A mid-point report on identified and supported internal and external advocacy efforts, along with any corresponding materials or initiatives. - June 30th, 2024

Deliverable 18: An end-point report on identified and supported internal and external advocacy efforts, along with any corresponding materials or initiatives. - Nov 30th, 2024

Deliverable 13: Quality climate change rationale drafted in generic form for UNICEF CNs/proposals for multi-sectoral child / youth projects (including link to climate information services and early warning systems) - Sept 30th, 2023

Deliverable 14: Quality climate change rationale drafted in generic form for UNICEF CNs/proposals for WASH - Sept 30th, 2023

Deliverable 15: Quality climate change rationale drafted in generic form for UNICEF CNs/proposals for education - Sept 30th, 2023

Deliverable 16: Quality climate change rationale drafted in generic form for UNICEF CNs/proposals for child protection - Oct 31st, 2023

Deliverable 17: Quality climate change rationale drafted in generic form for UNICEF CNs/proposals for social protection - Oct 31st 2023

Deliverable 18: Quality climate change rationale drafted in generic form for UNICEF CNs/proposals for health - Oct 31st, 2023

Deliverable 19: Quality climate change rationale drafted in generic form for UNICEF CNs/proposals for nutrition - Oct 31st, 2023

Deliverable 20: A capacity development roadmap for UNICEF - Sept 30th, 2023

Deliverable 21: A training package on climate finance for UNICEF senior management and relevant teams across the organization. - Nov 30th, 2023

Deliverable 22: Six capacity-building sessions on climate finance coordinated and delivered (including tailored content and external speakers as relevant) - Nov 30th, 2024

Deliverable 23: A checklist outlining good practices, strategies and directions for key climate funds to support children, youth, and essential services - July 31st, 2024

Qualifications

(1) Education

Master's in climate change, finance, international development, sustainable development, environmental management, or other related discipline

(2) Work experience

• 12+ years of experience in climate finance, climate change projects, disaster risk reduction (DRR), resilience, social policy, or other related disciplines.
• Track record of developing at least 2 approved climate finance proposals,
• Expertise in financial instruments used to address climate change and disaster risks
• Expertise in private sector engagement strategies in climate finance, including working with businesses and investors to develop and implement climate-related projects.
• Proven track record of effectively communicating complex climate finance concepts and strategies to senior executives,

(3) Competencies

• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex climate finance concepts and proposals, both in writing and verbally.

Requirements****:

• Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system
• Upload copy of academic credentials

• Financial proposal that will include:

• Costs for each deliverable and total all-inclusive (lump sum) fees for the whole assignment.

• Travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR
• Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.

• Indicate your availability

• Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.

• At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
• Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

U.S. Visa information:

With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultant’s household members (spouse) will require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. View our competency framework at: Here

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.