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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to education

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How can you make a difference? 

The main objective of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive situation analysis of NFE programmes through a GEDSI lens. This will include mapping existing NFE services and providers, identifying service gaps, documenting good practices, and analyzing existing pathways. The findings will inform the design of tailored alternative or accelerated education pathways with specific focus on reaching marginalized out-of-school adolescent girls and boys. The analysis will apply an intersectional approach, ensuring that the diverse needs and experiences of learners are considered - such as girls and boys with disabilities, young mothers, married adolescents, and those from rural, remote or displaced communities.

The objectives of this assignment are:

• Conduct a comprehensive situation analysis of non-formal education programmes through GEDSI lens, including mapping of currently available NFE programmes, infrastructure, service providers, and identification of gaps and good practices.
• Design tailored alternative or accelerated education pathways that promote transition and retention, specifically targeting marginalized out-of-school adolescent girls and boys.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV (clearly demonstrating they meet the mandatory requirements outlined in the ToR), a detailed financial proposal (denominated in USD with both a breakdown of costs and total cost), a technical proposal and relevant publications where the applicant is the lead author (if any).

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  VA TOR - Non Formal Education Situation Analysis Consultancy.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Advanced University Degree/master’s in education, Social Science, Public Policy, International Development and Related fields.

• Work Experience: At least eight years’ experience in education policy, planning, and NFE programs, with a focus on non-formal education and institutional development.
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting mapping and analysis of education initiatives with proven experience in policy development, strategic planning, and organizational capacity building.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading development of customized alternative or accelerated education pathways for out-of-school, especially adolescent girls.
  • Experience conducting focus groups and key informant interviews and analyzing and using qualitative data.
  • Ability to work with governments and facilitate among various stakeholders.
  • Concrete experience fostering open dialogue, building trust, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to think critically and seek out, synthesize, and interpret large amounts of information.
• Language Requirements: Excellent knowledge of English is required - strong communication skills (written and oral) in English.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

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As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates or persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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