Disaster Risk Finance Consultant, GPD, Climate Resilience,12,5 months, CoE, Nairobi, Kenya (Remote), # 593014

DISASTER RISK FINANCE CONSULTANT United Nations Children's Fund Position Details: 12.5 months, based in Nairobi, Kenya (Remote-eligible) Reference Number: 593014 Global Practice Division: Climate Resilience, Center of Excellence About This Role The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is recruiting a Disaster Risk Finance Consultant to drive forward the Today and Tomorrow Initiative (TTI), a transformative programme at the intersection of climate action, disaster risk finance, and children's rights. Reporting to the Climate Resilience Global Practice team at the Nairobi Center of Excellence, you will coordinate implementation across headquarters, regional, and country offices while mobilizing resources and building institutional capacity. Working closely with the Innovative Finance for Children team, EMOPS, PPD, and UNICEF country and regional offices, you will take on five core strategic objectives: Coordinating the Today and Tomorrow Initiative across all organizational levels to ensure cohesive programme delivery. Managing donor reporting requirements while maintaining full accountability and transparency. Providing technical assistance to country offices to strengthen their capacity in climate resilience and disaster risk financing. Maintaining current, accessible knowledge management systems that support the initiative's growth. Building evidence and mobilizing resources to expand TTI's reach and impact. What We're Looking For You bring at least eight years of professional experience in programme management, donor engagement, and technical guidance within climate action, disaster risk reduction, sustainability, or innovative financing. You possess expertise in climate resilience financing mechanisms, including Green Climate Fund proposals, insurance-backed anticipatory action, and disaster risk financing instruments. You excel at developing comprehensive work plans, knowledge management strategies, and technical guidance aligned with organizational objectives. You are skilled at coordinating multi-stakeholder engagement, facilitating workshops, and delivering capacity-building programmes. Your strengths include producing high-quality reports, donor briefings, advocacy materials, and multimedia content. You synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations tailored for diverse audiences. You demonstrate strong organizational abilities and proficiency with digital collaboration tools including SharePoint and Microsoft Office. Essential Qualifications Master's degree in sustainability, climate science, international development, public administration, or a closely related field with focus on climate resilience or sustainability. Fluency in English. Previous experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies is highly desirable. Additional fluency in another official UN language is valued as an asset. What UNICEF Offers UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, providing meaningful career development opportunities and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to support your professional and personal growth while you contribute to protecting children's rights globally. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion UNICEF welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, disability status, including neurodivergence. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the children we serve. UNICEF maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination of any kind. All selected candidates undergo rigorous background checks, including academic credential and employment history verification. How to Apply Submit the following documents via the UNICEF Talent Management System: Current TMS profile and curriculum vitae Cover letter Separate financial proposal Detailed technical proposal Note: UNICEF does not charge processing fees at any stage of recruitment. We will not request bank account information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance in the selection process.