• Education: Master’s - Advanced university degree in communications, public relations, marketing, international development, sustainable finance, economics, business, public policy or a related field.

• Work Experience: At least eight years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, thought leadership, sustainable finance, impact investing or a related field. Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies for complex or emerging issues and engaging senior financial-sector stakeholders, investors, policymakers and/or regulators.
• Skills: Strong understanding of sustainable finance, impact investing, ESG and/or responsible investment; proven ability to translate technical material into compelling narratives and communication products; strong writing and analytical skills; experience in media engagement, digital communications and internal communications; ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Finnish is an important asset. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
• Desirables:

Experience with children’s rights, international development, innovative or blended finance, climate finance, social impact measurement, investor engagement, financial-sector policy and regulation, and/or UN/UNICEF communications and advocacy.