Senior Consultant - Child Lens Investing Communication Strategy
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The UNICEF Innovative Finance Hub develops financing solutions that accelerate progress for children and the Sustainable Development Goals, addressing the challenge of children being overlooked in investment decision-making.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to support UNICEF's efforts in mobilizing capital, strengthening child-focused finance approaches, and promoting investment practices that better advance child rights and development outcomes. The role will focus on developing communication strategies related to child lens investing, private fund raising, and partnerships. The consultant will play a key role in translating complex financial concepts into compelling narratives and communication products to engage diverse stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and regulators. The objective is to ensure that children's rights and development are integrated into investment strategies, thereby contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and improving the lives of children globally.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for child lens investing, private fund raising, and partnerships, aligning with UNICEF's Innovative Finance Hub objectives. Create compelling communication materials, including reports, presentations, and digital content, that effectively convey the importance of child rights in investment decisions. Engage with financial sector stakeholders, investors, policymakers, and regulators to promote child-focused finance approaches and advocate for the integration of child rights into investment strategies. Conduct research and analysis to identify key trends and opportunities in sustainable finance and impact investing relevant to children. Support the development of thought leadership content and public relations initiatives to raise awareness and mobilize capital for children. Collaborate with internal UNICEF teams and external partners to ensure consistent messaging and effective outreach. Monitor and evaluate the impact of communication efforts, making adjustments as needed to optimize outcomes. Provide strategic advice on communication and partnership development to enhance UNICEF's engagement with the private sector on child-related investments. Facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building on child lens investing within UNICEF and among partner organizations.
Work Experience
At least eight years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, thought leadership, sustainable finance, or impact investing. Demonstrated experience in developing communications strategies for complex issues and engaging senior financial-sector stakeholders.
Skills
Strategic communications, Advocacy, Stakeholder engagement, Partnership development, Thought leadership, Sustainable finance, Impact investing, ESG, Responsible investment, Writing and analytical skills, Media engagement, Digital communications