Senior Consultant - Child Lens Investing Communication Strategy

UNICEF; Belgique; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF seeks a seasoned communications consultant to advance child lens investing and private fundraising. You will translate complex development financing concepts into engaging narratives for investors, policymakers, and regulators.

Collaboration with internal teams and external partners will be key to aligning messages with UNICEF's Innovative Finance Hub. The role requires at least eight years in strategic communications, advocacy and stakeholder engagement, with strong expertise in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in communications or related field.
• 8+ years in strategic communications, advocacy and partnerships.
• Experience engaging senior financial sector stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for child lens investing, private fund raising, and partnerships.
• Create compelling communication materials, including reports, presentations, and digital content.
• Engage with financial sector stakeholders, investors, policymakers, and regulators to promote child-focused finance approaches.
• Conduct research to identify trends in sustainable finance and impact investing relevant to children.
• Support thought leadership and PR initiatives to raise awareness and mobilize capital for children.
• Collaborate with UNICEF teams and external partners to ensure consistent messaging.
• Monitor and evaluate impact of communication efforts and adjust strategies as needed.
• Provide strategic advice on communication and partnership development to engage the private sector.

Skills

Strategic communications

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Thought leadership

Sustainable finance

Impact investing

ESG

Media engagement

Writing

Education

Master's degree in communications or related field

Job description

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.

Education: Master's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, international development, sustainable finance, economics, business, public policy, or a related field.

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

Required languages: English

Desired languages: Finnish