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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 fulfill 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, Hope

How can you make a difference? 

 The purpose of this 12-month assignment is to provide sustained, high-quality technical operational  coordination, and content support to the Staff Wellbeing (SWB) team. The consultant will play a central role in strengthening operational efficiency, maintaining global systems, enabling smooth delivery of wellbeing programming, and supporting the visibility and functioning of wellbeing initiatives across UNICEF Regional and Country Offices. This consultancy is essential for ensuring continuity of wellbeing programming throughout 2026 and beyond, supporting the expansion of global systems such as the improved Peer Support Volunteer (PSV) Programme, Pre-Deployment/Post and Transitional Briefing System, and the global Staff Wellbeing SharePoint and Agora platform. The consultant will help ensure that the SWB team meets its strategic objectives and maintains a disability-inclusive, accessible, and coordinated approach to staff wellbeing.

 

Scope of Work:

 Scope of Work:

The consultant will be responsible for delivering on the following workstreams throughout the period 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026:

A. Coordination and Knowledge Management

1. Programme Coordination

•Support the coordination of the Improved Peer Support Volunteer (PSV) Programme and Wellness Advocate Programme, including reorganizing the PSV Resources Toolkit, supporting training (live and e-learning) with emerging evidence-based virtual reality simulations, and providing operational coordination.

•Assist in organizing and coordinating well-being activities and resources to enable effective delivery.

•Provide logistical support for well-being officer and country office well-being activities.

2. Global Data Systems Development

•Monitor, maintain, and update the Global and Regional Staff Wellbeing data reporting system, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.

•Contribute to enhancements, including usability improvements, data visualization, and automation of reporting processes.

3. Pre/Post/Transitional-Deployment Briefing System

•Support planning and implementation of the Global Pre-Deployment Briefing System.

•Provide support for Staff Care in implementing Emergency Protocols during missions and surges

•Facilitate the system’s transition into an improved version, including coordination with HR, Staff Counsellors, Security and Emergency units.

4. Event and Workshop Coordination

•Assist in planning, preparation, and delivery of global and regional events such as:

5. Annual Staff Counsellor Meeting
6. Town halls and webinars
7. Multi-country wellbeing workshops
8. Staff Week wellbeing sessions
9. Staff Counseling Missions and Reports

•Contribute to the effective planning and execution of events, ensuring timely preparation and follow-up.

B. Communication and Content Support

1. SharePoint & Internal Platforms

•Maintain and update the Global and Regional Staff Wellbeing SharePoint sites to ensure regular visibility of wellbeing tools, upcoming events, and new resources.

•Manage and update the Viva Engage Staff Wellbeing Community with timely announcements, posts, and engagement support.

2. Newsletter & Communication Material

•Draft and curate content for the global DPC Newsletter, including gathering inputs from regions, highlighting activities, and drafting summaries.

•Draft internal messaging and announcements for wellbeing initiatives, campaigns, or events.

3. Cross-Team Communication

•Coordinate with internal teams (HR, DEI, Ethics, SBC, Emergency, Regional Directors’ Offices) to ensure aligned communication and consistent messaging across different audiences.

•Support the dissemination of wellbeing content, ensuring accessibility and disability-inclusive formatting.

C. Resource Development and Team Collaboration

1. Toolkit, Learning Materials & Technical Resources

•Support the creation, updating, branding, and dissemination of psychoeducational content, well-being toolkits, training materials, and mental health literacy resources.

•Assist in organizing and managing SharePoint-based toolkits and ensuring timely content updates.

2. Campaigns & Global Initiatives

•Contribute to the rollout and monitoring of global and regional Staff Wellbeing strategies and campaigns.

•Assist in preparing assets, coordinating regional contributions, and ensuring material is disseminated across UNICEF offices.

3. Cross-Cutting Team Engagement

•Participate in internal working groups, ensuring well-being integration across organizational strategies, including:

5. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
6. Psychological Safety
7. Positive Behavioral Leadership Values and Skills
8. HR & Emergency Preparedness

•Assist in documenting and organizing team inputs, action points, and deliverables.

4. Knowledge-Sharing & Research Support

•Conduct light desk literature reviews on wellbeing, psychosocial support, behavioral science, and positive mental health workplace.

•Support knowledge-sharing efforts, including compiling resources, preparing summaries, and supporting internal learning sessions.

Deliverables:

Work Assignments Overview	Deliverables/Outputs	Delivery deadline
Strategic Coordination Framework	• A 2026 Strategic Coordination Framework outlining priority workflows, engagement pathways, and integration points across PSV, Wellness Advocates, deployment support, and global wellbeing initiatives. • A redesigned PSV Toolkit structure with an updated taxonomy and planned content migration	January 31st
Emergency Briefings & Systems Setup	A consolidated Global & Regional Emergency Briefings Calendar with standardized tracking parameters. • An updated version of the Global/Regional Wellbeing Reporting System with strengthened validation. • A Systems Enhancement Brief with recommended upgrades (usability, visualization, automation).	March 31st
Event Implementation Package	• A full Event Implementation Package for one global wellbeing workshop (agenda, slide deck, facilitation notes, documentation, summary). • A structured SharePoint Event Folder with harmonized materials	April 30th
Deployment Support Technical Framework	• A consolidated Deployment Support Framework integrating pre/during/post-deployment workflows. • A Cross-Unit Coordination Summary with HR, Security, and Emergency units.	June 30th
Communication & Visibility Package	• A refreshed collection of branded wellbeing and psychoeducational materials. • PSV Toolkit Phase II finalized with updated modules and navigation improvements.	July 31st
Technical Resource Development Package	A refreshed collection of branded wellbeing and psychoeducational materials. • PSV Toolkit Phase II finalized with updated modules and navigation improvements.	August 31st
Campaign Support Package	A Communication & Asset Package for a global wellbeing campaign. • A Regional Contribution Consolidation Note.	September 30th
Systems & Coordination Update	• A Systems Status & Coordination Update (improvements, gaps, recommendations). • SharePoint Architecture Update integrating new resources.	November 30th
ear-End Knowledge & Reporting Compendium	• A Knowledge Synthesis Brief summarizing evidence and trends in wellbeing + behavioral science. • A 2026 Resource Compendium consolidating major outputs. • Year-End Coordination Report with 2027 recommendations.	December 31st

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Education: Bachelor’s degree in administration, psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Communications, or related field.

Work Experience:

•At least 2 -years of relevant administrative or coordination experience, preferably in wellbeing, mental health, HR, or development settings. To have experience working directly with Disabled Friendly settings and integrating wellbeing initiatives with a disability friendly lens.

•Strong organizational and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint); familiarity with internal communication platforms (e.g., Viva Engage, Yammer).

•Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work collaboratively in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English, Arabic is an asset.

Desirable:

 •Experience supporting inclusive disability friendly wellbeing or mental health programmes in humanitarian or international development contexts.

•Familiarity with data tracking systems, invoicing, UNICEF protocols and vendor management processes.

•Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Ethics, or Staff Engagement frameworks.

Core Competencies 

• Commitment to inclusive disability, friendly and wellbeing and mental health in the workplace 

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills 

• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset 
• Adaptability and flexibility in supporting evolving priorities 

 

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. 

 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/individual contractors 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 and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors 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. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. 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.