Strategic Investment Officer

1 week ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden UNICEF Full time

About Us

UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children's lives, protect their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are a place where careers are built, with diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help you develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission.

We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything we do in programs, advocacy, and operations.

Job Summary

This position will provide research and coordination support for each of the Venture Fund's call for applications. The incumbent will also work on strengthening the diversity outlook of UNICEF's Venture Fund portfolio, ensuring an equitable gender and geographic representation. They will coordinate the sourcing strategy of the Venture Fund to ensure a diverse and high-quality pipeline of solutions.

The Innovation Officer will conduct research on emerging technology areas and potential investment areas/companies for the Venture Fund. They will maintain and update systems needed for the application process, including the unicefventurefund.org website, and implement edits to submission forms and proposal templates as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide research and coordination support for each of the Fund's call for applications.
  • Support the sourcing strategy of the Venture Fund to ensure a diverse and high-quality pipeline of solutions.
  • Coordinate the investment assessment process.
  • Conduct research on emerging technology areas and potential investment areas/companies for the Venture Fund.
  • Maintain and update systems needed for the application process.
  • Implement edits to submission forms and proposal templates as needed.

Requirements

To qualify for this role, you must have a university degree in finance, economics, entrepreneurship, business administration, or a relevant field. You should have at least two years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience, some of which should be in an international setting.

You should demonstrate experience in collecting and managing data and information collected from various sources. Knowledge of entrepreneurial ecosystems and networks, especially in UNICEF program countries, is required. Experience in managing large-scale application, selection, and contracting processes for projects, investments, or grants is also necessary.

Salary Information

The estimated salary for this position is between $60,000 and $80,000 per year, depending on your location and qualifications.

Benefits

As a UNICEF employee, you will receive a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.



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