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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 a life

As UNICEF Tanzania deepens its engagement on Public Financial Management (PFM) and budget transparency with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), strengthened accountability and enhanced citizen participation in the budget process have emerged as key strategic priorities. UNICEF remains fully committed to supporting the Government of Tanzania in advancing transparent and inclusive fiscal governance.

In close collaboration with development partners, UNICEF is developing a comprehensive project document to advance fiscal openness and participatory budgeting processes. This process requires intensive dialogue and technical preparation with multiple stakeholders - including the MoF, Parliament, civil society organizations (CSOs), and development partners - to ensure effective implementation beginning in early 2026.

To establish a solid foundation for successful project implementation, UNICEF seeks to engage an international consultant to provide specialized short-term technical support during the preparatory phase.

How can you make a difference? 

The consultant will support UNICEF Tanzania in designing the project’s implementation arrangements, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and preparing technical documentation required for the launch of the budget transparency project.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Social Policy, the consultant will:

• Provide technical support in facilitating two workshops for the MoF and CSOs to develop an implementation plan for the project focusing on budget transparency and public participation components.
• Facilitate technical-level consultations with the MoF and CSOs to assess the technical needs of key stakeholders, i.e. skills gap analysis.
• Guide internal and external discussions on applying behavioral science to address institutional culture and behavior in promoting transparency.
• Develop project documents, inclusive of implementation frameworks and budgets, as well as TORs and other relevant documents for the recruitment of technical experts to support project implementation (AI, Fiscal Risks).
• Provide technical support in the preparation of all necessary documents that may be required by donors during the preparation phase.

For more information about the work assignments, deliverables, timeline and payment percentage for each deliverable of this consultancy, please click the following link to access the TOR of the consultancy. International Consultancy - Technical Support on Budget Transparency 2025.pdf

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

• Advanced degree in Public Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of international experience in public financial management, budget transparency, or governance, desired experience working in East Africa region.
• Strong experience in facilitating workshops, multi-stakeholder consultations, and policy dialogue.
• Proven expertise in civil society engagement, parliamentary advocacy, and behavioral science approaches.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Prior experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset.

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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.

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Remarks:  

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 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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced 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 the assessment of other candidates.

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