Business Incubation Expert - Senior Consultant

Result of Service

The senior consultant will perform a number of specialized tasks that reinforce the business incubation capabilities of the Restoration Finance Programme of the Climate Finance Unit.

Work Location

Remote - homebased

Expected duration

11 months

Duties and Responsibilities Qualifications/special skills

Mastersâ Degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, Technology Innovation Management, International Trade or another relevant scientific background is required.
At least seven (7) years of professional experience working in the field of Business Development, Entrepreneurship Development or Community Development is required
Knowledge of the UN system, or other international and multi-cultural working environments, is desirable.
Having a solid network with public and private incubators, accelerators and innovation hubs is desirable.
Prior knowledge on ecosystem restoration, while not required, will be considered positively.
Autonomous and computer literate in standard software; have excellent communication skills; an interest in the topic of sustainable land use and green finance; have good interpersonal skills. Although, he or she will work in a small team, it is essential that the chosen candidate can work in an independent manner to complete the given assignments.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required, knowledge of other official UN languages is optional.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTSâ BANK ACCOUNTS.