Engage services of startup mentors to provide strategic advisory services, focusing on business strategy, impact evidence generation, and diversity, equity, and inclusivity for early-stage startups in the UNICEF Venture Fund portfolio.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in business strategy, financial modelling, impact management and evidence generation, particularly in early-stage innovation and technology in emerging markets. Experience in applying lean methods of data collection and quantitative and qualitative evidence generation methods. A track record of providing mentorship and assistance to start-ups. Experience in identifying and developing technical assistance tools for companies. Demonstrable understanding of how frontier technology can be applied to social impact solutions. Experience working with and for children in resource-poor environments and diverse international settings. Experience working in low‑resource or emerging market contexts is a plus. Experience with UNICEF or similar UN programmes. Proven capacity to work with collaborative teams across different locations and with different technical skills. Experience in knowledge sharing, capacity building, or training for innovation is desirable.
An advanced university degree in social science, technology, international development, business administration, or other relevant fields. 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.
