[Hiring] Consultant for Policy Advice on Child-Sensitive ESG and Global Responsible Business @AGORA

Role Description

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide specialized technical and analytical support to UNICEF China’s child-sensitive ESG, responsible business, family-friendly policy and child-lens investing work. The consultant will:

• Develop concise, high-quality knowledge products.
• Provide technical inputs and policy analysis.
• Prepare a strategic roadmap.
• Produce government advocacy and policy-briefing materials tailored to China’s policy, business and sustainable finance context.

The assignment will translate UNICEF frameworks, China-specific evidence and relevant policy and market developments into actionable recommendations for government and other priority stakeholders. It will complement, but remain separate from, partnership coordination, event management and routine stakeholder follow-up functions covered under other arrangements. The technical work will connect children’s rights with China’s priorities on:

• Population high-quality development
• Family support
• Child-friendly society
• Childcare services
• Inclusive growth
• Human capital development
• Responsible business conduct
• ESG disclosure
• Sustainable finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public or social policy, international development, economics, law, governance, business administration, sustainability, finance, or a related field. An advanced university degree in a relevant field is desirable and may be considered an asset.
• 12 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree; 10 years with a Master's degree in public or social policy, responsible business, child rights, ESG, sustainable finance, international development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in policy research and preparation of analytical products, strategic roadmaps, policy briefs, advocacy or senior-level briefing materials.
• Experience supporting government or institutional engagement, including policy dialogue, advocacy or capacity building.
• Knowledge of child rights and business, child-sensitive ESG, child-lens investing, family-friendly workplaces, the care economy, or sustainable finance.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of ESG, responsible investment, sustainable finance and corporate sustainability trends.
• Knowledge of child rights, business and human rights, or social dimensions of ESG.
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, audience-specific materials.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Strong capacity to prepare high-quality analytical reports, knowledge products, policy briefs, senior-level briefing materials and strategic roadmaps.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs under agreed timelines.
• Strong policy research, synthesis and strategic planning skills.
• Sensitivity to UNICEF’s mandate, positioning and partnership principles.
• Familiarity with China’s policy and business context is an advantage.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

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 welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.