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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 learning and skills is a must!

UNICEF's core mission is to advance the rights of every child worldwide, embedding this commitment across all programs, advocacy efforts, and operational activities, particularly in challenging contexts like Liberia. Central to this is the equity strategy, which prioritizes the most marginalized and excluded children and families, translating the promise of children's rights into actionable outcomes. Equity ensures that every child can survive, thrive, and reach their full potential without discrimination, bias, or favoritism, even in a post-conflict nation where rural-urban disparities, climate vulnerabilities, and fragile infrastructure present significant hurdles. When any child faces unequal opportunities across social, political, economic, civic, or cultural dimensions compounded by historical conflict and entrenched social norms, their fundamental rights are violated.

How can you make a difference? 

1. Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to support the Government of Liberia in strengthening the design, coordination, and implementation of the Ministry of Education’s Back to My Classroom (BTMC) campaign and Digital Learning Platform communications. This will be achieved through the development and execution of structured communication strategies, production of high-quality materials, support for nationwide dissemination, and strengthening the capacity of Ministry of Education teams and partners to deliver consistent, community-driven messaging that improves school participation and supports digital learning adoption.

Basic Objectives of Consultancy:

To design and deliver BTMC communication strategies, content, visibility reporting, and evidence products, while providing comprehensive technical support for digital adaptation (Learning Passport alignment, curriculum digitization—including climate resilience topics and lessons—and school/community delivery) and the launch and operationalization of MoE Radio.

• Development of the BTMC concepts, Communication, strategy and workplan
• Strategic & Sector Support at MoE:
• Implementation of the BTMC Communication Strategy
• Conduct of BTMC Reporting, dissemination and advocacy
• Support to the MoE Digital Learning
• Support the coordination of the Digital Learning Technical Working Group by facilitating stakeholder alignment, documentation, and follow-up actions.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Full TOR.pdf

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

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Education, Education Planning, Education Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communication for Development (C4D), Public Policy, or a related field.
• Specialized training or certification in education outreach, community engagement, communication campaigns, behavior change communication (BCC), social mobilization, or education program management are an asset.

Work Experience (please see details in TOR attached):

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in program implementation within the education sector, preferably in basic education, retention and reintegration initiatives, school enrollment campaigns, or community-driven education programs.

Other skills and competencies required (please refer to TOR attached).

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

VI:  Working Conditions:

 (  )  Home Based      (X) Office Based

The necessary computer equipment for the consultation will be provided by the consultant.

The consultant will be supervised by the Communications Officer, NO-B.  

Applicants are invited to submit their online application:

• A technical proposal that outlines their understanding of the task and proposed methodology or a cover letter explaining why they are well placed to undertake this assignment.
• A recently updated CV.
• A financial proposal that must be an all-inclusive cost (consultancy fees, DSA, Field mission DSA, estimated at least 60 days travel, etc.).

Applicants are invited to submit their financial proposals in USD using the template below:

Selection criteria will be based on qualifications, skills, expertise, and experience in the required field, and the quality of the technical and financial offer. Each application will be assessed first on its technical merits and subsequently on its price.

Evaluation Criteria (This will be used for the Selection Report)

A) Technical Evaluation (e.g. maximum of 75 Points) B) Financial Proposal (e.g. maximum of 25 Points)

Recourse:

UNICEF reserves the right to terminate the contract and/or withhold all or a portion of payment if the rules and the regulations regarding confidentiality, ethics, and procedures of UNICEF and the partners are not followed, the performance is unsatisfactory, or work/deliverables are incomplete, not delivered or fail to meet the deadlines. The deliverables will remain the copyright of UNICEF.  The consultant must respect the confidentiality of the information handled during the assignment. Documents and information provided must be used only for the tasks related to these terms of reference.

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…

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• 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.

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.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.