Innovative Finance Programme Delivery and Partnerships Consultant, UNICEF Global Programme Division (GPD) – Generation Unlimited (YPA) Secretariat, New York, USA, 12 months (remote) #595951
Overview
This assignment aims to support Generation Unlimited’s innovative finance initiatives by mobilizing catalytic and blended financing for youth employment, entrepreneurship, climate resilience and inclusive growth.
Key Responsibilities
Mobilizing catalytic and blended financing for youth employment, entrepreneurship, climate resilience and inclusive growth, including through the Green Rising Fund and Sovereign Financing Platform.
Required Experience
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in innovative, blended or development finance and related programme delivery. Relevant experience across one or more of the following areas: enterprise/MSME finance, catalytic capital, sovereign or public finance, MDB/DFI financing, guarantees and risk-sharing mechanisms, or investment-readiness and pipeline development. Experience managing multi-stakeholder programmes or PMOs, including work planning, governance, critical-path and risk management, decision tracking and senior reporting. Experience engaging governments, multilaterals, financial institutions, philanthropic organisations or investors in emerging or vulnerable markets. Demonstrated experience supporting capital mobilisation, fundraising, investor engagement or partnership development, including the preparation of compelling investment or financing narratives for external audiences. Ability to translate complex finance and development concepts into decision-ready written and visual materials.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, public policy, international development or a related field.