International Climate Finance & Partnerships Consultant

Unicef Nl; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

UNICEF is seeking an International Consultant for the Climate Finance and Partnership Unit in New York. The role involves managing climate finance projects, coordinating partnerships, and guiding country offices on locally led adaptation and youth engagement.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience in programme development, management, or coordination, with strong drafting, governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Environmental Studies, International Development, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver defined project cycle management, technical support, partnership coordination and institutional review outputs for UNICEF’s climate finance portfolio.
• Coordinate Senegal GCF proposal through finalization, resubmission, fund review and Board consideration, with transition planning after approval.
• Provide adaptation fund engagement and proposal support; assist country offices on locally led adaptation and meaningful child and youth engagement.
• Prepare partnership updates, advocacy materials and senior management briefings on climate finance or development programmes.

Skills

GCF funding knowledge

Proposal drafting

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Legal due diligence

Education

Master’s degree in Sustainable Development or related

Job description

UNICEF is seeking an International Consultant for the Climate Finance and Partnership Unit in New York. The role involves managing climate finance projects, coordinating partnerships, and guiding country offices on locally led adaptation and youth engagement.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience in programme development, management, or coordination, with strong drafting, governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.