UNICEF Senior Climate Experts: Fully Remote 3-Year Consultancy | Climate Finance & Adaptation | Apply by 22 September 2026
UNICEF is inviting applications from highly experienced climate professionals for a three-year Long-Term Agreement (LTA) covering two senior consultancy categories. The opportunity is fully remote and is designed to provide UNICEF with access to specialized expertise in climate finance, resource mobilization, climate adaptation, partnerships, advocacy, and policy engagement.
The LTA will allow selected consultants to be considered for individual assignments as specific organizational needs arise. However, being selected for the agreement does not guarantee a specific volume of work.
Job Details
Organization: UNICEF
Position: Senior Climate Experts – Long-Term Agreement
Work Arrangement: Remote / Home-based
Location: Anywhere in the world
Duty Station: Geneva listed in the vacancy system
Contract Type: Long-Term Agreement / Consultancy
Duration: 3 years
Categories: Senior Climate Finance and Resource Mobilization Expert; Senior Climate Adaptation Partnerships and Advocacy Expert
Deadline: 22 September 2026
The opportunity is intended for highly experienced professionals with substantial backgrounds in climate-related policy, finance, partnerships, advocacy, resource mobilization, or adaptation.
About the Long-Term Agreement
The LTA is being established to give UNICEF rapid access to senior experts when specialized support is required. Potential assignments may cover climate finance, resource mobilization, climate partnerships, climate adaptation and resilience, advocacy, strategic positioning, fundraising, strategic communications, policy analysis, and capacity building.
Consultants selected under the LTA may subsequently receive individual contracts for specific assignments based on UNICEF’s requirements and their availability.
The agreement itself does not guarantee work. Consultants will be approached when relevant assignments become available.
Category 1: Senior Climate Finance and Resource Mobilization Expert
The first category is intended for professionals with extensive experience in climate finance and resource mobilization. The consultant will provide strategic and technical advice to help strengthen UNICEF’s climate finance positioning, financing approaches, partnerships, and resource mobilization efforts.
Potential assignments may include developing investment cases and funding proposals, identifying financing opportunities, conducting research and analysis, supporting donor and investor engagement, and preparing strategic documents, presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
Applicants must have an advanced university degree in areas such as finance, economics, climate finance, environmental management, public policy, sustainable development, or international development.
A first-level university degree combined with additional relevant experience may be accepted instead.
Candidates must have at least 20 years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate finance, sustainable finance, international development finance, blended finance, resource mobilization, or related fields.
Experience working with climate funds, multilateral development banks, bilateral donors, development finance institutions, philanthropic organizations, investors, or private-sector partners is required.
Knowledge of international climate finance architecture, blended finance, innovative financing approaches, and public-private financing models is also important.
Category 2: Senior Climate Adaptation Partnerships and Advocacy Expert
The second category focuses on climate adaptation, resilience, partnerships, advocacy, policy engagement, and strategic positioning.
Potential assignments may involve supporting climate-related policy engagement, international climate processes, advocacy initiatives, stakeholder consultations, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.
Applicants should have an advanced university degree in climate, environmental sciences, water resources management, engineering, public policy, sustainable development, international development, or a related discipline.
A first-level degree combined with additional relevant experience may be accepted.
Candidates must have at least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in climate adaptation, resilience, climate policy, environmental programmes, climate partnerships, advocacy, or related areas.
Experience supporting climate-resilient development, policy development, strategic positioning, and advocacy is expected. Knowledge of international climate processes and experience engaging with governments, international organizations, civil society, foundations, and private-sector organizations will be an advantage.
General Skills and Language Requirements
Across both categories, UNICEF is looking for senior professionals with strong strategic thinking, research, analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Consultants should be able to work independently and produce high-quality technical and strategic materials for senior audiences.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required, while knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Remote Work and Duration
The consultancy is home-based and can be performed remotely from anywhere in the world. Although Geneva is listed as the duty station in the vacancy system, the assignment is described as home-based.
The LTA will run for three years, subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and UNICEF’s continuing need for the services.
No official travel is currently envisaged. If travel becomes necessary for a specific meeting or event, arrangements and eligible costs will be agreed separately.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit four key components:
- A cover letter explaining their suitability.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae.
- At least three relevant work samples for each category applied for.
- A financial proposal using the required UNICEF template.
Candidates may apply for one or both categories. Those applying for both should clearly indicate this in their application and provide the relevant work samples.
Incomplete applications missing any of the required documents may be considered invalid.
How to Apply
Interested professionals should submit their application through the UNICEF recruitment portal and clearly indicate the category or categories for which they wish to be considered.
Apply Here: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/671/cw/en-us/job/595589
Deadline: 22 September 2026
Conclusion
This UNICEF consultancy opportunity is designed for highly experienced climate professionals who can provide senior-level expertise in climate finance, resource mobilization, adaptation, partnerships, advocacy, and policy engagement.
With a three-year Long-Term Agreement and a fully remote working arrangement, selected experts may be considered for future assignments as UNICEF’s climate-related needs emerge. Applicants should carefully prepare their CV, cover letter, work samples, and financial proposal before the 22 September 2026 deadline.
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