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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 fulfilling 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 better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office is seeking an individual consultant to provide support and technical guidance for UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Child Protection Section and Partnership Section 1) for engagement with ASEAN to facilitate and coordinate finalization, adoption and launch of these reviews and new frameworks; and 2) for the mid term review of the Road Map for the implementation of the Ha Noi Declaration on Strengthening Social Work Towards a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community.
 

Work assignment (remote/ home-based modality, not office-based), Expected deliverables and Delivery schedule:

Assignment 1: Coordinate and facilitate the finalization, submission and launch of key ASEAN frameworks on EVAC – 12 days

Activities

• Support EAPRO and ASEAN on the completion and submission of the new ten year Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence Against Children with the lead regional consultant, including attendance at technical working group and drafting committee meetings – 3 days
• Support EAPRO and ASEAN on the completion and submission of the common chapter on VAC-VAW with the lead regional consultant and collaborating UN agencies, including attendance at the regional consultation, technical working group and drafting committee meetings – 2.5 days
• Support EAPRO, COs and ASEAN on the coordination and finalisation of the end term review (regional and national) of the Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence Against Children with the lead regional consultant – 4 days
• Support EAPRO and ASEAN on the launch of the Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence Against Children and the common chapter on VAC-VAW – 2 days
• Advise on the adoption and launch of the extended Regional Plan of Action on the Protection of Children from All Forms of Online Exploitation and Abuse of Children in ASEAN 2026-2030 and the end of term progress report 2021-2025 – 0.5 day

Deliverables

• Effective coordination and monitoring for the submission of the final version of the Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence Against Children to the ASEAN Secretariat incorporating feedback from ASEAN Member States
• Effective coordination and monitoring for the submission of the final version of the common chapter on VAC-VAW to the ASEAN Secretariat incorporating feedback from ASEAN Member States
• Effective coordination and facilitation of the finalisaton of one regional report and 8-10 ASEAN Member State reviews for the end of term review on the Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence Against Children
• Successful adoption and launch of Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence Against Children, VAC-VAW common chapter and end of term review
• Successful adoption of the Regional Plan of Action on the Protection of Children from All Forms of Online Exploitation and Abuse of Children in ASEAN 2026-2030 (RPA OCEA)
• Advice provided on the launch of the RPA OCEA 2026-2030 and end of term progress report 2021-2025

Delivery schedule: 31 May 2026

Assignment 2: Support for the mid-term review of the Road Map on the Ha Noi Declaration Strengthening Social Work Towards a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community - 14 days 

Activities

• Coordinate with ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Social Welfare and Development, the ASEAN Secretariat and UNICEF Country Offices on the mid-term review of the Road Map on the Ha Noi Declaration Strengthening Social Work Towards a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community, including attendance at technical working group meetings – 3 days
• Synthesise country self-assessments into a regional ASEAN mid term progress report on the implementation of the Road Map. Include progress by ASEAN to implement regional actions as set out in the Road Map – 9 days
• Support the convening of a webinar to disseminate main findings of the mid-term implementation review of the Road Map – 2 days

Deliverables

• ‘Snap shot’ mid term progress report on the implementation of the Road Map on the Ha Noi Declaration Strengthening Social Work Towards a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community (10-15 pages)
• Support a 1.5 hour webinar to disseminate the main findings of the mid-term implementation review of the Road Map 

Delivery schedule: 19 June 2026

Duration of Contract:   27 October 2025 – 19 June 2026

Duty Travel: No travel is envisaged.

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

• Advanced degree (Masters/ PhD) in social work, human rights, international development, law or relevant discipline

• Demonstrated expertise in the field violence against children prevention and response and social service workforce strengthening

• Demonstrated knowledge of ASEAN and experience of engaging with ASEAN Secretariat and Sectoral Bodies

• Experience working in Sout East Asia

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics and a clear and engaging manner

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in USD by 7 October 2025.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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. 

Remarks:  

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

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. Consultants 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. 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.