Job Details

UNICEF works in some of the worlds toughest places, to reach the worlds most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope.

Consultancy Title:

Sustainable Energy Consultant

Section/Division/Duty Station:

Climate Environment Energy & Disaster, Programme Group, UNICEF NYHQ

Duration:

15 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

Home/ Office Based:

NYHQ / Remote

About UNICEF

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the worlds leading childrens rights organization would like to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote childrens survival, protection and development.

BACKGROUND

Climate change and environmental degradation present significant and escalating threats to the well-being of children globally, jeopardizing the progress achieved in child survival and development. Over a billion children are exposed to severe risks from climate and environmental hazards such as heatwaves, floods, and cyclones.

Given the urgency of adverse climate impacts, it is crucial to transition our energy systems to carry out effective climate change mitigation. Electricity is a critical enabler that dramatically improves the quality, accessibility and reliability of education, health care and WASH services for children.

In order to reinforce its expertise in sustainable energy UNICEF is seeking a consultant who will support UNICEF with implementation, communications, knowledge management, and research-related work in transitioning energy systems to net zero and adapting essential social services in an integrated and low-carbon manner for children.

Responsibilities:

• Providing knowledge management and communications guidance to ensure that childrens issues, needs, and perspectives are represented in energy planning and implementation.
• Enhancing UNICEFs sustainable energy programming and advocacy capacity and outputs at all levels.
• Support engaging with key UNICEF partnerships and networks, with a focus on advancing work on sustainable energy.

Scope Of Work:

Under the supervision and guidance of the CEED programme specialist, this consultant will work in collaboration with country offices, regional offices, and headquarters to advocate for increased sustainable energy commitments in policy, as well as child-sensitive commitments in energy policies.

Qualifications:

Education: Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in renewable energy, climate change, sustainable development, sustainability, or relevant technical field.

Work Experience:

• Expert knowledge in sustainable energy programming, communications, advocacy required.
• Minimum 1-2 years work experience in developing, supporting, or implementing sustainable energy or sustainability related initiatives.
• Strong project management, coordination, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages is considered an asset.

Requirements:

• Completed profile in UNICEFs e-Recruitment system.
• Upload copy of academic credentials.
• Financial proposal that will include/ reflect the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment.

Remarks: Individuals engaged under a consultancy will not be considered staff members under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEFs policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein.