Geneva Ecosystem Mapping and Partnership Development Consultant, EVAC - Safe Online, Remote, Req 591416

Consultancy Title: Geneva Ecosystem Mapping and Partnership Development

Section/Division/Duty Station: End Violence Against Children – Safe Online

Duration: 15 March 2026 to 15 September 2026

Home/ Office Based: Remote

About UNICEF –

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. UNICEF has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries.

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/ Assignment:

Safe Online is the only global fund dedicated exclusively to protecting children from online harms, including child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), and promoting children's digital wellbeing and mental health. Since 2016, Safe Online has mobilized over USD 100 million across 150+ projects in more than 100 countries, working with governments, technology companies, researchers, and civil society to create safer digital environments for children worldwide. 

Safe Online is physically present in Geneva and recognizes the strategic value of the Geneva ecosystem for advancing its mission. Geneva offers a unique convergence of international organizations, academic institutions, the philanthropic community, technology governance actors, and global policy platforms. Key institutions and networks include the World Economic Forum, the Graduate Institute, the University of Geneva, WHO, ITU, and a vibrant community of foundations and philanthropic actors. 

As Safe Online enters a new strategic phase—including the launch of Safe Online’s Weave Wellbeing and expanded engagement on AI governance and children's digital wellbeing—a targeted consultancy is required to systematically map the Geneva ecosystem, identify strategic partnership opportunities, and develop an actionable engagement strategy for Safe Online leadership. 

The objective of this consultancy is to produce a comprehensive Geneva ecosystem analysis and partnership development strategy that will enable Safe Online to effectively leverage Geneva-based institutions, networks, and platforms to advance its mission. The consultancy will deliver concrete outputs including stakeholder mapping, partnership opportunity assessments, an engagement strategy, and a pipeline of cultivated relationships ready for Safe Online leadership to act upon. 

Interested candidates should submit: 

• CV highlighting relevant experience and Geneva networks 
• Brief cover letter (max 1 page) outlining approach to the assignment 
• Financial proposal with total consultancy fee and the fee breakdown per deliverables.
• One sample of previous analytical/strategic work (stakeholder mapping, partnership strategy, or similar) 

Scope of Work:

The core scope of work for this assignment is as follows:

Deliverable 1: Geneva Ecosystem Mapping Report 

A comprehensive analysis of the Geneva ecosystem relevant to Safe Online's strategic priorities. 

• Map of Geneva-based institutions, networks, and actors across key categories: international organizations (WHO, ITU, UNHCR, OHCHR, etc.), academic and research institutions (Graduate Institute, University of Geneva, EPFL), philanthropic actors (foundations, family offices, wealth advisors), policy platforms and convenings (World Economic Forum, etc.), and technology governance initiatives 
• Analysis of each institution's mandate, priorities, and potential alignment with Safe Online 
• Identification of key individuals and decision-makers within priority institutions 
• Gap analysis identifying underexplored opportunities for Safe Online engagement 

Deliverable 2: Partnership Opportunity Assessment 

A prioritized assessment of partnership opportunities with specific recommendations. 

• Identification and prioritization of 10-15 high-potential partnership opportunities 
• For each opportunity: rationale for partnership, potential collaboration modalities, key contacts, and recommended approach 
• Assessment of opportunities for joint research initiatives with academic partners 
• Assessment of philanthropic alignment and potent