Corporate Child Rights and Business Consultant

Organization Overview

UNICEF USA ("UUSA" or "We") relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.
Over eight decades, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world's children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world's most vulnerable children.
We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can't be achieved alone. It takes a committed team - individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff - who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.
UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

The consultant would be responsible for serving as the Child Rights and Business (CRB) Specialist for the Corporate Partnerships team. Under this SOW, the consultant would also work with UNICEF USA's internal working group: Business Results for Children (BR4C) and support the operating plan goals and deliverables of this cross divisional working group from a corporate perspective.

Please note:

70% of this consultancy will focus on supporting the Corporate Partnerships team with CRB-related opportunities and engagements with prospects and partners as well as across UNICEF.

30% of this consultancy will help lead the Corporate Partnerships workstream for UNICEF USA's cross-divisional task force called 'Business Results for Children.' The domestic strategy will first focus on Child Labor and aims to significantly reduce domestic child labor in the corporate supply chain and safeguard the rights and wellbeing of children who are impacted.

This consultant will be supervised by Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships.

Corporate Deliverables (70%):

• Continue to cultivate and grow relationships with the key prospects and partners as well as identify new opportunities across various sectors.
• Update current strategy for corporate engagement in CRB; reporting on operating plan KPIs.
• Track the impact of CRB and its application to org-wide policies and practices using platforms such as BBCRM, and relevant engagement tracker.
• Develop evergreen public deliverables memorializing the work of CRB (UNICEF and UNICEF USA) and corporate partners.

BR4C Deliverables (30%):

• Develop a strategy in collaboration with Corporate Leadership and other stakeholders for increased engagement, commitment and/or adoption of best practices regarding child labor.
• Work with BR4C Working Group to develop external assets for corporate and convene key industry stakeholders (companies, industry associations) as part of that process.

Proposed Activities for Corporate:

• Serve as the day to day UNICEF USA point of contact for all Business Results for Children and CRB activities and engagement opportunities.
• Develop tailored strategies to advocate for the integration of child rights principles into companies' core business operations, including a specific focus on companies engaged in Child Labor as part of UNICEF USA's domestic strategy.
• Provide guidance and support to companies in aligning their business objectives with child rights framework; equip companies with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement child-friendly policies and practices.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation, international standards, and emerging trends within the Corporate Human/Child Rights Space.
• Develop communication materials, including reports, case studies, and presentations, to raise awareness of child rights issues among companies and the broader public.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth implementation of BR4C and CRB activities and engagements.
• Engage in regular communication with UNICEF's Business Engagement and Child Rights (BECR) counterparts and participate in relevant calls with UNICEF and other national committees implementing CRB into their corporate engagement strategies to establish best practices and identify collaboration opportunities amongst markets and stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings and calls with UNICEF teams to monitor global plans, support implementation of global initiatives, and aid in developing UNICEF CRB proposals.
• Work with New Business and Account Management teams to update sector strategies and identify opportunities as it pertains to opportunities and risks for CRB engagement.

Proposed Activities for Business Results for Children:

• Participate in working group convenings around Business Results for Children, representing the Corporate Partnerships Team.
• Work with New Business and Account Management to identify potential prospects and partners to engage with around domestic child labor.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and discourse around child labor in the U.S.
• Execute the Corporate strategy to engage prospects and partners around child labor, tracking and monitoring KPIs under the organization's operating plan.
• In collaboration with the BR4C Working Group, support in the planning and execution of an industry stakeholder convening on child labor in the U.S.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at