Edtech Sourcing Consultant Learning Hub Consultancy

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• Coordinate the UNICEF EdTech Award selection process.
• Support the sourcing strategy to the Blue Unicorn Farm portfolio of the Learning Innovation Hub to ensure diverse and high-quality pipeline EdTech solutions.
• Provide support to the application and due diligence process for the Blue Unicorn Farm
• Support the research and analysis for the Learning Cabinet, Learning Innovation Hub’s edtech challenges and calls for applications for the “Blue Unicorn Farm.”

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: business, finance, entrepreneurship, business administration, digital business or relevant field.
• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• Substantial experience (at least 5 years) in business development, venture investment, or a similar role, with a focus on edtech or technology-driven solutions.
• Experience in sourcing and evaluating innovative solutions, ideally for educational challenges, is essential.
• Experience in managing large scale application, selection and contracting processes for projects, investments or grants is desired.
• Experience in conducting research, particularly market research, desired.
• In-depth knowledge of the global edtech ecosystem, trends, and emerging technologies, with a proven track record of identifying and selecting successful edtech solutions is an asset.
• Experience of working in complex, resource poor contexts is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, including external representation and presentations, facilitation of networks of communities.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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