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How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this assignment is to consolidate and operationalize UNICEF Peru’s IF4C agenda by developing an institutionally owned territorial investment pipeline for children, initially in Arequipa or another prioritized region; integrating CLIF into existing public investment and public-private processes where it adds value; and accompanying priority projects toward actionable structuring and financing pathways. Based on evidence and lessons from the Peru pilot, the consultant will also support LACRO in assessing which elements may be transferable or adaptable to other LAC contexts.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TM0006230 ToR.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:
- Bachelor's degree in political science, International Relations, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
- A master's or doctoral degree will be considered an asset.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience at national and international levels in partnership management, innovative finance, corporate external relations, investment banking, or development cooperation.
Language requirement:
- Complete professional fluency (written and spoken) in both Spanish and English is required

• Skills:

• Technical expertise: Demonstrated experience managing complex public-private sector mechanisms, negotiating high-level multi-stakeholder agreements, and structuring blended finance, tax-credit operations (such as "Obras por Impuestos" in Peru), or multilateral loan/grant operations

• Political savvy: Strong experience in political-economic analysis, strategic engagement, and official representation in international, multilateral, or elite corporate and financial settings.

Desirables:

Multilateral fit: Prior experience within the UN system, International Financial Institutions (IFIs / MDBs), or prominent international development organizations is highly desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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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 offer reasonable 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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal TMC0006230 Financial Proposal Template.docx

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

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

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Consultant in Innovative Finance for Children (IF4C) and Public-Private Partnerships, UNICEF Representative Office Lima, Peru, 12 months (hybrid: remote and office-based) #595775