National Consultant: GISD Kenya Work Programme & Private Sector Engagement

About the role

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) is seeking a National Consultant to support the GISD Kenya Work Programme and drive private‑sector engagement. The consultant will work from the UN office in Nairobi for a period of seven months, delivering key deliverables that inform policy and investment decisions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the agenda and participant list for the Multistakeholder Roundtable.
• Draft and circulate concise summaries of roundtable meetings and stakeholder consultations.
• Produce a draft report with policy recommendations and an overview of identified investment opportunities.
• Finalize a comprehensive report and submit monthly progress updates.
• Coordinate with GISD Alliance members, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, and local stakeholders to ensure alignment with the FFD4 outcomes.
• Facilitate meetings with private‑sector actors, investor alliances and civil‑society groups in Kenya.

Required profile

• Proven experience in development consulting, private‑sector engagement or investment promotion.
• Strong knowledge of the SDGs, the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development and the GISD Alliance framework.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality analytical reports and policy briefs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with fluency in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term consultancy contract (7 months).
• Opportunity to influence private‑finance mobilization for sustainable development in Kenya.
• Work within a UN environment alongside international experts.