Individual Consultant for Gender-Transformative Education Programmes

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF employs a large workforce dedicated to serving children and communities globally, fostering a culture of belonging and growth, and providing an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Job Overview:
The role of the individual consultant is to provide technical support and guidance on gender-transformative education programmes, particularly focusing on the empowerment of girls and the transition of young people to decent work. The consultant will act as a skills-focused resource, contributing to the design and refinement of strategies, including the integration of green skills into educational programmes. This position involves coordinating key regional events, such as a summit on green skills for girls, and ensuring alignment with various partners including ASEAN, SEAMEO, UN agencies, and private sector actors. The consultant will also facilitate consultations with young people to inform programme direction and ensure coherence across regional collaboration efforts. The assignment is office-based and has an initial duration of four months, requiring the consultant to engage actively in various strategic initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for coordinating with ASEAN, SEAMEO, and UN agencies to organize a Community of Practice Meeting, a regional workshop, and a side event for a regional event. They will collate UNICEF Country Office inputs for donor progress and annual reports, provide technical inputs for strategies on girls’ skills and transitions to decent work, and support the planning of key regional engagements. Additionally, the consultant will organize consultations with young people to inform programme design and advocacy priorities, and contribute to overall programme coordination by tracking deliverables and ensuring quality and coherence of outputs related to gender-transformative climate resilience for children.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in gender, education, social science, international development, adolescent development, or a related field. They should have at least five years of progressively responsible work experience in areas related to adolescents, cross-sectoral programme design, and knowledge management, with recognized technical expertise in adolescent girls’ empowerment and partnerships with young people. Proven experience in coordinating high-level events focused on girls’ empowerment and skills building is essential.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as gender studies, education, social sciences, international development, or adolescent development is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of gender-transformative education and the empowerment of young people.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant work experience, particularly in working with adolescents and in cross-sectoral programme design. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in adolescent and skills programming, particularly in the context of empowering girls and facilitating partnerships with youth organizations. Experience in coordinating high-level events is also necessary.

Languages:
Strong writing skills are mandatory for this position, as the consultant will be required to produce reports, proposals, and advocacy packages. While specific language requirements are not mentioned, proficiency in English is likely essential, and knowledge of additional languages relevant to the Asia-Pacific region may be considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is office-based with an initial duration of four months. UNICEF promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct and is committed to safeguarding children. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks and must adhere to UNICEF's standards and principles. The application process does not involve any processing fees, and candidates are advised to submit their applications through the official UNICEF recruitment portal.