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Humanitarian Initiatives and Strategy Consultant (Innovation Consultant), UNICEF Office of Innovation – Solutions, Stockholm, Sweden, 12 months (office-based) #596719
UNICEF
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Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
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. For every child, the right to Safety. How can you make a difference? This assignment aims to strengthen UNICEF’s humanitarian innovation agenda by supporting the development of the Office of Innovation’s Humanitarian Innovation Strategy and advancing innovative solutions that improve emergency response for children and communities. The consultant will help identify, develop and scale high-impact initiatives, with a particular focus on Kits that Fit, which delivers more tailored and locally relevant humanitarian aid kits, and Project Alpha, which expands access to sustainable solar energy for essential services through innovative financing, digital tools and youth skills development. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0007945 ToR.pdf Minimum requirements: Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant field (International Development; social sciences, Innovation, law, international relations, business administration; or related practical experience). A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. Work Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience with humanitarian programmes supporting at both national and international levels, coordinating project activities across a large organization and with other international development organizations. Experience in developing innovation strategies with country offices while in a global role is highly desired. Experience in implementing and delivering humanitarian action is considered an asset. Strong track record for applying principles of innovation, particularly in humanitarian contexts. Experience managing innovation projects from concept to scale within UN context is important. Experience of working within humanitarian preparedness/response, ideally for an NGO in humanitarian contexts or UN agency Language requirement: Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another UN language is an asset Skills: Familiarity with capacity development strategies tailored for diverse organizational contexts, highlighting a commitment to continuous improvement and effective implementation Familiar with data collection in low resource settings Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with UNICEF Country and Regional Offices, programmes and partners, including government, universities, UN organizations, NGOs and the private sector. Proven skills in communication, networking, strategic thinking, advocacy and negotiation, and ability to relate this to children and young people. Proven capacity to work with diverse teams across different locations and with different technical skills Strong writing and communication skills and the aptitude to handle competing messages and priorities with multiple audiences For every Child, you demonstrate... 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 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 TMC0007945 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 . 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 .