UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive national or international Consultant. The consultancy is for a period of 97 days (83 remote and 14 in country) spread over 7 months. The consultancy is open to both national and international applicants and is expected to be home-based with 14 days at country level. The consultant must be available for meetings scheduled during Vanuatu working hours. The consultant will report on a day-to-day basis to the Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Vanuatu, who will provide administrative oversight and facilitate engagement with national counterparts and partners. Technical guidance, quality assurance, and coordination support will be provided by the Climate and Environmental Specialist based at the UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office in Suva, Fiji. For consultants based outside of Vanuatu, two in-country missions are anticipated over the duration of the assignment. The number, timing, and duration of these missions will be defined during the inception phase. The consultant’s financial proposal must include all the costs required to carry out the assignment. This includes professional fees, travel-related expenses such as return economy-class airfare, terminal expenses, Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) and insurance, communication cost etc. Costs associated with the organization of consultation workshops (e.g., venue hire, refreshments, materials) will be covered directly by UNICEF and should not be included in the consultant’s financial proposal.
The UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) seeks support of an experienced Knowledge Management consultant. The consultant will provide support to the eight countries within South Asia Region in developing knowledge products and implement a range of activities to widen access to UNICEF's and partners' knowledge resources. This is a home-based assignment for 60 days over a period of 10 months. This consultancy assignment is open to both Nepalese national and international candidates.
The UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) seeks a consultant to support the WASH team. The consultant will provide support to the eight countries with South Asia Region with the implementation of WASH in Healthcare Facilities. This is a home-based 12 month assignment with mission travel as required.
UNICEF Kazakhstan Country Office is looking for Expert in regional socio-economic briefs development based on MICS 2024. Individual Consultant is needed with solid knowledge and expertise in social policy, state planning and financing, statistics, public administration, or a related field.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Consultancy for Team Lead for the evaluation of the UNICEF Lao PDR Country programme (2022-2026). The duration of this assignment is 4 months starting as soon as possible. The assignment is home based with one travel to Vientiane and to one province for data collection and validation workshop.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National Consultant for Team Member for the evaluation of the UNICEF Lao PDR Country programme (2022-2026). The duration of this assignment is 4 months starting as soon as possible and the assignment is home based with one travel to one province for data collection.
In response to these challenges, UNICEF is undertaking a research program aimed at contributing to policy discussions and the development of actionable responses to better protect children’s rights in the context of the debt crisis in lower and lower-middle income countries. This research seeks to (i) assess and articulate the impacts of the current debt situation on children and (ii) explore policy approaches to debt management and restructuring that prioritize child outcomes and the long-term benefits of investing in human capital.
To support this work UNICEF is seeking a subject matter expert to develop a background paper as a foundation of a chapter for a final book to investigate the role of IMF social safeguarding approaches in protecting and promoting child development.
UNICEF Montenegro is looking for a National Individual Consultant to collect data on adaptation of Caring Families for Young children programme.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from diverse populations, including but not limited to people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Under direct supervision of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Specialist and in cooperation with all relevant UNICEF sections (Child Protection, Communications and Partnerships) the Consultant will provide high quality support in designing and implementing UNICEF program activities related to ECI, DI, inclusive nutrition, and support for parents of young children with disabilities. The Purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support in design and implementation of programme activities of ECD and Child protection programs of UNICEF Belarus.
UNICEF Kazakhstan Country Office is looking for International consultant for supporting the introduction of GMCD (Guide for Monitoring Child Development) and conducting GMCD training of trainers within primary health care in Kazakhstan. The assignment requires specific technical knowledge on developmental monitoring and specifically GMCD, which is not available in the office structure.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for a roster of pre-approved Content Editors (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for a roster of pre-approved Photographers (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF EAPRO and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for roster of pre-approved Videographers (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF EAPRO and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
The Young People Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a feasibility assessment of the pilot project for the future institutionalisation and scale up of integrated services for youth Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) situations, with the goal of facilitating its nationwide scale-up and supporting its adoption as a national policy instrument by the relevant Government authorities.
UNICEF Maldives is seeking a Local Consultant to conduct an analysis of early childhood care and education programmes in the Maldives. All who are interested and eligible are invited to apply for this exciting consultancy!
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is looking to strengthen our programme implementation on parenting of children in the early years. In addition, UNICEF WHO Thailand, and other partners aim to advocate, advocate for the increase investment for the government to improve access for parenting programmes, as well as to mobilize the multi-sectoral stakeholders to jointly agree upon and support the development of a strategic framework for parenting in Thailand. To support this effort, the ECD/Education Team of UNICEF is seeking a qualified consultant to provide technical support with UNICEF’s programme implementation to support parenting for young children and for UNICEF and partners’ effort to advocate the universal expansion of quality parenting programme for young children.
Under the general guidance of the Communication Manager (Partnership Support) and working closely with team leads within the Communication for Partnerships team, the role will focus on communication support for multi-country and global partnerships which include: designing and driving joint communication plans and frameworks; multi-country coordination for communication planning; partnership communication workshop facilitation; development of communication assets and materials; management of reputational risks through communication strategies; and oversight for the rollout and implementation of these communication assets and strategies across markets. The job entails close collaboration with National Committees and country offices in mitigating reputational risks, contributes to the prevention of PR crises, and works with internal and external stakeholders to successfully manage response to reputational issues for UNICEF’s private sector financial and non-financial partnerships with business, foundations, high net worth individuals, membership-based and faith-based organizations.
The aim of this assignment is to provide technical support to selected provincial and local authorities (mainly Eastern and Northern Provincial Councils and other local authorities as applicable) to improve public participation in local planning and budgeting processes through the development of key tools that support monitoring from a child-rights perspective, such as Citizens Budgets.
With the overall organizational refocus to become more agile, lean and fit for purpose structure the office has announced the consultant position that will advance the office efforts to deliver impactful results in Partnerships and Operations. The position will focus on enhancing the donor engagement activities to advance fundraising which is crucial for the office efforts to self-sustain its operations. Additionally, the candidate will support Operational tasks to complement fundraising and advocacy campaign projects.
The consultant will operationalize data-collection mechanisms in 4 pilot districts; prepare child- and maternal-sensitive communication materials; and assist in coordinating standard operating procedures (SOPs) across key national agencies (MoHSPP, Hydromet, and CoES) for a timely response and analyze major existing guidelines.
This consultant’s role is vital to ensuring vulnerable populations (children, pregnant and lactating women, newborns, and the elderly) receive targeted prevention and care measures, and that health workers have the right training and tools to manage climate-induced health risks.
UNICEF Pacific is in search of a dedicated and proactive national or international Consultant. The consultancy is for a period of 97 days (83 remote and 14 in country) spread over 7 months. The consultancy is open to both national and international applicants and is expected to be home-based with 14 days at country level. The consultant must be available for meetings scheduled during Vanuatu working hours. The consultant will report on a day-to-day basis to the Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Vanuatu, who will provide administrative oversight and facilitate engagement with national counterparts and partners. Technical guidance, quality assurance, and coordination support will be provided by the Climate and Environmental Specialist based at the UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Office in Suva, Fiji. For consultants based outside of Vanuatu, two in-country missions are anticipated over the duration of the assignment. The number, timing, and duration of these missions will be defined during the inception phase. The consultant’s financial proposal must include all the costs required to carry out the assignment. This includes professional fees, travel-related expenses such as return economy-class airfare, terminal expenses, Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) and insurance, communication cost etc. Costs associated with the organization of consultation workshops (e.g., venue hire, refreshments, materials) will be covered directly by UNICEF and should not be included in the consultant’s financial proposal.
The UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) seeks support of an experienced Knowledge Management consultant. The consultant will provide support to the eight countries within South Asia Region in developing knowledge products and implement a range of activities to widen access to UNICEF's and partners' knowledge resources. This is a home-based assignment for 60 days over a period of 10 months. This consultancy assignment is open to both Nepalese national and international candidates.
The UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) seeks a consultant to support the WASH team. The consultant will provide support to the eight countries with South Asia Region with the implementation of WASH in Healthcare Facilities. This is a home-based 12 month assignment with mission travel as required.
UNICEF Kazakhstan Country Office is looking for Expert in regional socio-economic briefs development based on MICS 2024. Individual Consultant is needed with solid knowledge and expertise in social policy, state planning and financing, statistics, public administration, or a related field.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Consultancy for Team Lead for the evaluation of the UNICEF Lao PDR Country programme (2022-2026). The duration of this assignment is 4 months starting as soon as possible. The assignment is home based with one travel to Vientiane and to one province for data collection and validation workshop.
UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a National Consultant for Team Member for the evaluation of the UNICEF Lao PDR Country programme (2022-2026). The duration of this assignment is 4 months starting as soon as possible and the assignment is home based with one travel to one province for data collection.
In response to these challenges, UNICEF is undertaking a research program aimed at contributing to policy discussions and the development of actionable responses to better protect children’s rights in the context of the debt crisis in lower and lower-middle income countries. This research seeks to (i) assess and articulate the impacts of the current debt situation on children and (ii) explore policy approaches to debt management and restructuring that prioritize child outcomes and the long-term benefits of investing in human capital.
To support this work UNICEF is seeking a subject matter expert to develop a background paper as a foundation of a chapter for a final book to investigate the role of IMF social safeguarding approaches in protecting and promoting child development.
UNICEF Montenegro is looking for a National Individual Consultant to collect data on adaptation of Caring Families for Young children programme.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from diverse populations, including but not limited to people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Under direct supervision of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Specialist and in cooperation with all relevant UNICEF sections (Child Protection, Communications and Partnerships) the Consultant will provide high quality support in designing and implementing UNICEF program activities related to ECI, DI, inclusive nutrition, and support for parents of young children with disabilities. The Purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support in design and implementation of programme activities of ECD and Child protection programs of UNICEF Belarus.
UNICEF Kazakhstan Country Office is looking for International consultant for supporting the introduction of GMCD (Guide for Monitoring Child Development) and conducting GMCD training of trainers within primary health care in Kazakhstan. The assignment requires specific technical knowledge on developmental monitoring and specifically GMCD, which is not available in the office structure.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for a roster of pre-approved Content Editors (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for a roster of pre-approved Photographers (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF EAPRO and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is issuing a call for roster of pre-approved Videographers (consultants) with agreed, when-actually-engaged fees and terms of engagement. This will also help UNICEF EAPRO and Country Offices in the region to contract their services to document UNICEF's activities in the field on an “as needed” basis, to share with stakeholders at the national, regional and global level, and to use as an advocacy tool.
The Young People Team of the UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a feasibility assessment of the pilot project for the future institutionalisation and scale up of integrated services for youth Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) situations, with the goal of facilitating its nationwide scale-up and supporting its adoption as a national policy instrument by the relevant Government authorities.
UNICEF Maldives is seeking a Local Consultant to conduct an analysis of early childhood care and education programmes in the Maldives. All who are interested and eligible are invited to apply for this exciting consultancy!
UNICEF Thailand Country Office is looking to strengthen our programme implementation on parenting of children in the early years. In addition, UNICEF WHO Thailand, and other partners aim to advocate, advocate for the increase investment for the government to improve access for parenting programmes, as well as to mobilize the multi-sectoral stakeholders to jointly agree upon and support the development of a strategic framework for parenting in Thailand. To support this effort, the ECD/Education Team of UNICEF is seeking a qualified consultant to provide technical support with UNICEF’s programme implementation to support parenting for young children and for UNICEF and partners’ effort to advocate the universal expansion of quality parenting programme for young children.
Under the general guidance of the Communication Manager (Partnership Support) and working closely with team leads within the Communication for Partnerships team, the role will focus on communication support for multi-country and global partnerships which include: designing and driving joint communication plans and frameworks; multi-country coordination for communication planning; partnership communication workshop facilitation; development of communication assets and materials; management of reputational risks through communication strategies; and oversight for the rollout and implementation of these communication assets and strategies across markets. The job entails close collaboration with National Committees and country offices in mitigating reputational risks, contributes to the prevention of PR crises, and works with internal and external stakeholders to successfully manage response to reputational issues for UNICEF’s private sector financial and non-financial partnerships with business, foundations, high net worth individuals, membership-based and faith-based organizations.
The aim of this assignment is to provide technical support to selected provincial and local authorities (mainly Eastern and Northern Provincial Councils and other local authorities as applicable) to improve public participation in local planning and budgeting processes through the development of key tools that support monitoring from a child-rights perspective, such as Citizens Budgets.
With the overall organizational refocus to become more agile, lean and fit for purpose structure the office has announced the consultant position that will advance the office efforts to deliver impactful results in Partnerships and Operations. The position will focus on enhancing the donor engagement activities to advance fundraising which is crucial for the office efforts to self-sustain its operations. Additionally, the candidate will support Operational tasks to complement fundraising and advocacy campaign projects.
The consultant will operationalize data-collection mechanisms in 4 pilot districts; prepare child- and maternal-sensitive communication materials; and assist in coordinating standard operating procedures (SOPs) across key national agencies (MoHSPP, Hydromet, and CoES) for a timely response and analyze major existing guidelines.
This consultant’s role is vital to ensuring vulnerable populations (children, pregnant and lactating women, newborns, and the elderly) receive targeted prevention and care measures, and that health workers have the right training and tools to manage climate-induced health risks.
