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Vacancy Announcement: Consultant

Consultancy Title: Climate Resilience for Children - Design Consultant

Section/Division/Duty Station:  Climate Environment Energy & Disaster, Programme Division, NYHQ

Duration: January 1, 2026 to December 15, 2026

Home/ Office Based: Bangkok/ Remote 

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/Assignment: 

UNICEF is scaling up action to protect children from the escalating impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, and disasters. Guided by the Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (SCAP) 2023–2030, UNICEF works across all sectors—WASH, health, education, nutrition, social protection, and child protection—to build climate resilience, reduce risks, and promote sustainable development for every child.

The Climate Resilience Centre of Excellence for Children (CoE) will serve as UNICEF’s global hub for technical assistance, knowledge generation, financing, and partnerships to strengthen the resilience of services and systems for children. As the CoE is established, the transition phase will include building the design, communications, and visual storytelling capabilities needed to deliver across all functional areas—policy reform and programme design, climate finance, workforce development, humanitarian and resilience programming, equity and demand generation, and programme scale-up.

This consultancy will directly contribute to all CoE’s functions by designing and producing high-quality, results-focused knowledge products, training materials, advocacy briefs, and digital tools that capture and showcase UNICEF’s leadership in child-sensitive climate resilience. The consultant will transform evidence, lessons learned, and best practices into compelling visual and narrative products that inform decision-making, support capacity building, inspire action, and mobilise resources.

The assignment will cover the full design process for flagship reports, case studies, investment cases, policy briefs, training slide decks, infographics, dashboards, and event communication packages—tailored for diverse audiences including UNICEF staff, governments, partners, and donors.

All outputs will align with the UNICEF Strategic Plan (2026–2029) and SCAP, ensuring that UNICEF’s results and innovations are presented in ways that inspire internal and external audiences, strengthen advocacy, and demonstrate the catalytic value of investments in protecting children from climate, environmental, and disaster risks.

Scope of Work:

Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist and in close collaboration with functional leads, project managers, and thematic experts, the consultant will design and deliver high-quality, visually compelling knowledge, advocacy, and capacity-building products that strengthen all CoE’s functions.

1. Design of flagship and strategic reports

•           SCAP annual report – full design and layout of a 50-page report and a 20-slide accompanying presentation deck.

•           Today & Tomorrow Initiative annual report – design and layout of a 50-page report.

•           Disaster risk reduction internal white paper – design and layout of a 20-page internal policy paper, including infographics.

2. Design of case studies and policy products

•           Climate resilience case studies – design of 10 case studies showcasing results achieved in climate, environment, energy, and disaster risk reduction.

•           Early warning system in Libya – design of a comprehensive 20-page case study and a 10-slide presentation deck.

•           Policy product – design of a 30-page policy document and a 20-slide presentation deck on a selected climate resilience topic.

•           Investment cases – design of four 10-page investment cases on selected climate-related themes.

•           Design for training and capacity-building materials

•           Training slide decks – design of approximately 100-slide training decks on climate science, policy, and action.

•           Infographics – design of supplementary infographics (approximately two pages per infographic) to accompany training materials.

3. Data visualisation and digital tools

•           PowerBI dashboard – design and visual layout of a dashboard to track global progress on SCAP implementation and results.

5. Advocacy and event communication products

•           External advocacy briefs – design of briefs (7–10 pages), social media cards, and postcards for the Global Platform on DRR 2026 and COP31.

•           Webinar communication materials – design of 12 sets of materials (flyers, social media cards, infographics, or presentation design support) for webinars across the CoE functions using InDesign, Word, or PowerPoint.

•           External engagement decks – design of 10 slide decks (approx. 30 slides each) for donor, partner, and stakeholder engagements. 

Terms of Reference / Deliverables

SCAP annual report     

Deliverable 1: Full design and layout of a 50-page report and a 20-slide accompanying presentation deck.

30 June 2026   

Today & Tomorrow Initiative annual report      

Deliverable 2: Design and layout of a 50-page annual report.     

31 Aug 2026   

Disaster risk reduction internal white paper       

Deliverable 3: Design and layout of a 20-page internal policy paper, including infographics.        

31 Mar 2026   

Climate resilience case studies 

Deliverable 4: Design of 10 case studies showcasing results achieved in climate, environment, energy, and disaster risk reduction.        

15 Dec 2026    

Early warning system  

Deliverable 5: Design of a 20-page case study and a 10-slide presentation deck.  

31 July 2026   

Policy product 

Deliverable 6: Design of a 30-page policy document and a 20-slide presentation deck on a selected climate resilience topic.  

31 Oct 2026    

Investment cases         

Deliverable 6: Design of four 10-page investment cases on selected climate-related themes.        

15 Nov 2026   

Training slide decks     

Deliverable 6: Design of ~100-slide training decks on climate science, policy, and action.

30 June 2026   

Training infographics   

Deliverable 6: Design of supplementary infographics (~2 pages per infographic) to accompany training materials.

30 June 2026   

PowerBI dashboard     

Deliverable 6: Design and visual layout of a dashboard to track global progress on SCAP implementation and results.           

31 Oct 2026    

External advocacy briefs          

Deliverable 6: Design of briefs (7–10 pages), social media cards, and postcards for the Global Platform on DRR 2026 and COP31.

30 Sep 2026    

Webinar communication materials        

Deliverable 6: Design of 12 sets of materials (flyers, social media cards, infographics, or presentation design support) for webinars across climate resilience functions.     

15 Dec 2026    

External engagement decks      

Deliverable 6: Design of 10 slide decks (~30 slides each) for donor, partner, and stakeholder engagements.

15 Dec 2026    

Qualifications

(1) Education

University degree in Design, climate change, disaster risk reduction, international development, knowledge management, communication, or other related discipline.

(2) Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

•           A minimum 10 years of professional work experience with a focus on graphic design in areas such as Climate, Environment, Energy, and Disaster Reduction is required

•           Familiarity with the UNICEF brand book and style guide is highly desirable

•           Creative mindset and interest in translating technical documents into engaging graphically designed documents

•           Excellent graphic design skills

•           Proven track record of design products

•           Proficient in English

•           Strong ability to multi-task, flexibility and a drive for on-time delivery required

•           Knowledge in how to integrate UNICEF’s disability inclusion standards for print materials

Requirements: 

Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and

• Upload copy of academic credentials
• Financial proposal that will include/ reflect :
  • the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
  • travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.
  • Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.
  • Indicate your availability
• Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
• At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
• Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process

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