National Innovation Consultant (12 months)

About the role

UNICEF Kenya is looking for a National Innovation Consultant for a 12-month consultancy, based in Nairobi with office work and travel. Working under the overall supervision of the Innovation Manager and technical guidance of the Innovation Specialist, the consultant supports the planning, coordination and delivery of UNICEF Kenya's innovation portfolio, covering innovation design, human-centred design, ecosystem mapping, strategic analysis, capacity building, knowledge generation and programme planning.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of UNICEF Kenya's innovation portfolio
• Contribute to innovation design, human-centred design, ecosystem mapping and strategic analysis
• Support capacity building, mentorship systems strengthening, knowledge and evidence generation, and programme planning and coordination
• Support innovation, digital transformation, youth engagement and humanitarian initiatives that improve outcomes for children and young people in Kenya

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, ICT, Computer Science, Economics, Social Sciences or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience in programme management intersecting innovation, entrepreneurship and youth engagement
• At least 2 years' experience working in Kenya, including underserved or marginalised contexts such as ASAL areas or informal settlements
• Fluency in English and Swahili

Required skills

• Managing complex, multi-stakeholder development programmes
• Project management, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and knowledge management
• Working in agile and adaptive environments
• Desirable: knowledge of innovative financing mechanisms such as blended finance and impact investing, prior experience with UN agencies, INGOs or development partners, and understanding of humanitarian contexts

Candidates apply through the UNICEF online recruitment portal (TMS) with an up-to-date profile, CV, cover letter and a financial proposal using the provided template. No processing fee is charged.