Deadline

Unicef Nl; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 130,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

UNICEF's Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) seeks an Engagement Strategy Consultant in Geneva to strengthen humanitarian partnerships. The role focuses on reviewing EMOPS’ engagement with partners, and shaping the strategy of the new People-Centered Humanitarian Partnerships section.

It involves stakeholder consultations, and assessing partnership approaches in reform and localization efforts. The consultant will develop a strategy note, coordinate across UNICEF’s humanitarian partnerships,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce high-quality written outputs, including reports and strategic/analytical documents.
• Proven ability to use AI in a sound and transparent manner.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen UNICEF’s humanitarian partnerships by supporting a review of EMOPS’ partnership engagement.
• Define the strategic direction of the People-Centered Humanitarian Partnerships section.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and assess partnership approaches in humanitarian reform.
• Develop a partnership strategy note and identify opportunities to enhance coordination and impact.

Skills

Written outputs

AI usage

Organization & coordination

Education

Master’s degree in political science, International Relations, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, or similar

Job description

EMOPS Humanitarian Partners Engagement Strategy Consultant, UNICEF Office of Emergency Programmes, People-Centered Humanitarian Partnerships section (EMOPS, PCHP), Geneva, Switzerland, 3.5 months (remote) #596760

Job no: 596760
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Geneva
Level: Consultancy
Location: Switzerland
Categories: Partnerships, Programme Management

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 for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

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How can you make a difference?

This assignment aims to strengthen UNICEF’s humanitarian partnerships by supporting a review of EMOPS’ partnership engagement and helping define the strategic direction of the newly established People-Centered Humanitarian Partnerships (PCHP) Section. The consultant will facilitate stakeholder consultations, assess partnership approaches in the context of humanitarian reform and localization efforts, develop a partnership strategy note, and identify opportunities to enhance coordination, coherence and impact across UNICEF’s humanitarian partnerships and broader partnership ecosystem.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0007455 ToR.pdf

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in political science, International Relations, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, or similar field
• Work Experience:
  • A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in conducting analytical work at strategic level, preferably in a humanitarian context.
  • Demonstrated experience in analytical work at strategic level, such as evaluations, reviews, assessments, research studies, or strategic analyses, including the design of methodologies, collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, synthesis of findings, and formulation of evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.
  • Direct experience in coordination and partner management is an asset.
  • Previous experience in the UN system is required.
• Language requirement:
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Skills:
  • Proven ability to produce high-quality written outputs, including reports as well as strategic and analytical documents
  • Proven ability to use AI in a sound and transparent manner.
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and deliver under tight deadlines

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offerreasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF . Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here .

Advertised: 03 Nov 2026 W. Europe Standard Time
Deadline: 14 Nov 2026 W. Europe Standard Time