Consultant (7 months, home-based): Policy-Writing Consultant (Cybersecurity), Go

Consultant (7 months, home‑based): Policy‑Writing Consultant (Cybersecurity), Governance, Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Job No: 585919 Contract type: Consultant Duty Station: Geneva Level: Consultancy Location: Switzerland Categories: Partnerships, Fund Raising 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. UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (PFP) is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is responsible for managing UNICEF’s relationship with the National Committees for UNICEF. PFP’s Governance Team is tasked with developing nonprofit governance guidance and providing technical support to National Committees. The objective is to promote good governance practices through effective structures, policies and processes, thereby enhancing board effectiveness, ensuring clear accountabilities, fostering an ethical atmosphere, maintaining transparency, and upholding a robust control environment. Scope Of Work: Review, research and update existing guidance documents on nonprofit governance topics related to Cybersecurity framework (including IT governance, information security focused on the role of board, cyber‑oversight and cyber‑resilience). Consult with relevant stakeholders as needed. Contribute to technical advisory and training resources on nonprofit governance as needed. Review or develop other guidance documents as agreed. Payment will be made on submission of an invoice and satisfactory completion of the above‑mentioned deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if deliverables/outputs are incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines. All materials developed will remain the copyright of UNICEF and UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future. Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Information Security, Information Management, Risk, Audit, Business Administration, Corporate Governance or Policy, or other disciplines relevant to nonprofit governance. Alternatively, a first‑level university degree (Bachelor’s) with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted. Cybersecurity Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) desired. Experience: Minimum five years of professional experience in policy or guidance development including research and writing. Demonstrated experience in developing corporate or nonprofit governance policy and guidance documents, and capacity‑building materials. Experience and knowledge of nonprofit governance structures, processes and requirements with a specific focus on internal controls, enterprise risk management, information security, cybersecurity and IT governance frameworks. Language: Fluency in English (spoken and written) required. Knowledge of an additional UN language desirable. Other: Proven experience in policy writing required. Proficiency with standard MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) required. Excellent research skills and strong organizational, strategic and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and consultatively within a team, as well as in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, and follow established policies and procedures. Familiarity with UNICEF and National Committees is an asset. Application: The application should include a short cover letter and a sample of writing work. Sample work may be uploaded online or shared electronically. Dates: Advertised: 18 Nov 2025 W. Europe Standard Time Deadline: 24 Nov 2025 W. Europe Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr