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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, a future.

How can you make a difference? 

• High prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls (31.1%), pregnant women (27.3%), and women of reproductive age (34.9%).
• Widespread vitamin D deficiency affecting over 88% of women and adolescents.
• A 60% increase in mental health disorders since 2017.
• A triple burden of malnutrition, undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and rising overweight and obesity rates.
• A rise in self-reported disability from 2.1% in 2017 to 6.8% in 2023.

Further, the Annual Education Statistics (AES) 2023 reveals that Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) enrolment remains at 37.66%, partly due to limited parental knowledge and skills in responsive caregiving. The NHS also reports that 82.2% of children aged 1–14 have experienced some form of violent discipline, with 18.3% subjected to severe physical punishment and 73.5% exposed to psychological aggression. Traditional norms and limited awareness continue to hinder the adoption of positive parenting practices.

Qualitative studies and the 2016 National Study on Violence Against Children and Young People further underscore the need for a holistic, community-driven approach to parenting.

• Enhance the effectiveness and reach of existing parenting programs.
• Equip parents, caregivers, and adolescents with practical knowledge and skills.
• Improve access to and awareness of available services.
• Foster social accountability, community engagement in child development and improve service delivery.

1. Pre-consultation with MoESD and UNICEF to align objectives and expectations.
2. Review existing parenting and childcare programs within MoESD to assess coverage of early childhood and adolescent needs and identify gaps.
3. Conduct a comprehensive review of parenting and childcare programs across sectors (health, protection, mental health, emergency preparedness, substance abuse, etc.).
4. Assess inclusivity and accessibility of current programs for vulnerable populations and their caregivers.
5. Extract and synthesize key messages from existing materials, including emerging issues such as screen time, cyber safety, and climate change.
6. Develop a creative, age-appropriate, and inclusive Advisory Package tailored for parents, caregivers, children, and the public.
7. Present the draft package to MoESD and UNICEF for feedback.
8. Facilitate a stakeholder consultation to validate and finalize the package.
9. Submit the final Integrated Childcare Advisory Package ready for dissemination.

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.