As part of its broader strategy to expand school connectivity, Giga has introduced the Connectivity Credits model. This initiative offers an innovative financial approach designed to ensure sustainable internet access for schools, especially in regions where traditional funding models may not be effective. Connectivity Credits aim to decentralize and optimize funding for school connectivity by leveraging various stakeholders, including private sector partners, governments, and international organizations.

By working closely with governments and local communities, the Connectivity Credits initiative seeks to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that will serve as the foundation for scaling the model globally. This includes creating a robust structure for resource deployment, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement to ensure that the program reaches its full potential in connecting schools across underserved areas.

With Geneva as one of the strategic hubs for Giga’s activities, the Connectivity Credits initiative is poised to become a cornerstone in the organization’s ongoing mission to bridge the global digital divide. This Long-Term Agreement (LTA) will enable Giga to collaborate with leading experts in strategic planning, resource optimization, and stakeholder engagement to ensure that the Connectivity Credits model is scalable and sustainable.

Your responsibilities will be…

The objective of this Long-Term Agreement (LTA) is to provide ongoing strategic advisory services to support Giga’s Connectivity Credits initiative. The consultants engaged under this LTA will offer high-level guidance on optimizing organizational structure, developing MVP strategies, and supporting the deployment of resources for the scaling of connectivity credits globally.

The consultant will be called upon for specific tasks as needed under the LTA. These tasks will include: 

• Organizational Structure Optimization
  – Review and provide recommendations for optimizing the team’s structure, staffing, and operational needs to meet the goals of the Connectivity Credits initiative.
• MVP Strategy Development
  – Assist in the development of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) strategies for deploying connectivity credits, including early user engagement and partner involvement.
• Resource Deployment and Scaling
  – Provide strategic guidance on the deployment of resources for scaling connectivity credits in Geneva and beyond. Facilitate partnerships with key stakeholders to support the initiative.
• Performance Evaluation
  – Conduct periodic evaluations of organizational changes and MVP deployment, offering recommendations for improving performance and scaling strategies based on early results.
• Knowledge Sharing and Strategic Recommendations
  – Support knowledge-sharing efforts with key stakeholders and prepare comprehensive reports outlining strategic recommendations for the next phase of connectivity credits development.

You must access the full Term of Reference (ToRs) and read a more detailed description of the assignment in this file to prepare your financial proposal and learn more about the role:  ToRs Development of Connectivity Credits Model.pdf

To qualify for this position, you will have…

• An advanced university degree in business administration, Technology Management, or a related 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.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in leading and scaling technology companies internationally, with a proven track record in executive management, business development, and strategic advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience fostering innovation, growth, and positive leadership within technology sectors.
• Experience in navigating high-level contracts, vendor selection, and government relations.
• Strong background in blockchain, AI, and other emerging technologies is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Travel:

• Remote-based, with some mission travels to Geneva, Barcelona and countries working with Giga which will be determined at the contracting stage. 

Payment details and further considerations:

• Payment will be made after completion of deliverables and submission of invoices for the actual work completed, subject to satisfactory performance. 
• The consultant must submit a financial proposal as part of the application, establishing the fee for the services defined in each task. The quoted fee will remain fixed during the entire period of the Long-Term Agreement. 
• UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment if the deliverables do not meet the required standards or if there are delays in submission. Payments will be processed only after the deliverables are approved by the relevant Giga team. 

How to apply:

• Cover/motivation letter in the section “Please upload your cover letter”. 
• Resume in the section “Please upload your C.V. / Resume”. 
• Degrees and relevant certificates in the section “Please upload a copy of your highest level of education certificate”. 
• Financial proposal in the section “Please upload financial proposals here”. This document must be submitted in United Stated Dollars (USD). Please state your consultancy daily fee separately for the roles you would like to be considered. 
• You must use this template:  LTA Financial Proposal Development of Connectivity Credits Model.docx

About our team

We are a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team of software engineers, finance specialists, data scientists, policy experts, and much more. Our team is a distributed workforce and plans to remain distributed into the foreseeable future. We are growing fast. Our team has grown by over 400% in the last 6 months as we rapidly scale to meet our stated mission.