Team Leader Face to Face - Suisse romande
Site: Switzerland, Geneva
Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role: Other
Date of last update: 2025-01-21 (Expiry date: 2025-02-16)
Job Offer (strictly no recruitment agencies)
Context & Mission
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. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF has set out ambitious goals for its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), based in Geneva, aims to achieve results for children by maximizing UNICEF's private sector fundraising, partnerships, and engagement activities.
How can you make a difference?
Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities:
1. Development of Financial Models, Structures and Concepts:
o Analyze UNICEF's portfolio and existing innovative finance mechanisms to identify potential innovative finance opportunities with the private sector.
o Support the initiation, design, and implementation of innovative financing solutions.
o Conduct assessments and feasibility analyses of prospective innovative finance instruments.
2. Planning and Project Management:
o Ensure that the PFP IF4C team's work plan and key deliverables are met effectively and on time.
o Maintain robust tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress against objectives.
3. Partnerships and Engagement:
o Support the development and management of partnerships with private sector entities and donors.
o Draft and curate content for the IF4C newsletter, impact reports, and other communication channels.
Deliverables:
1. Development of PFP IF4C unit's communication and advocacy content.
2. Support and drive at least one innovative financing solution.
3. Support the development of at least one strategy document.
Estimated Duration of the Contract:
Until 31 December 2025
Reporting to:
The Innovation Manager, IF4C
Working Place:
Geneva, Switzerland
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in a relevant field is required.
Work Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in development, innovative finance, ESG/impact investing, project management, etc., is required.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
UNICEF's Core Values:
1. Care
2. Respect
3. Integrity
4. Trust
5. Accountability
6. Sustainability
Application Information:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates to apply.
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