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Early Childhood Development Associate

UNICEFAnkara, Türkiye
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:19 Jul 2026Job ID:1784888021269888Posted on:23 Jun 2026
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Overview

International UN Volunteer supporting UNICEF Turkiye's Early Childhood Development Programme, assisting with implementation, monitoring and partner coordination for multisectoral ECD services aligned with the Nurturing Care Framework, including for refugee children and children with disabilities.

Department: UNICEF Turkiye ECD Section

Languages

Required: English

Job Functions

  1. Education, Training and Capacity Building
  2. Protection, Safeguarding and Social Services

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of cross-sectoral ECD programme
  • Assist coordination with government counterparts, municipalities and partners
  • Organize meetings, trainings, workshops and field visits
  • Support key events including Breastfeeding Weeks and National ECD Congress
  • Support internal and external reporting and communication materials
  • Support monitoring, data collection and development of ECD data collection tools
  • Support inclusion-focused activities for refugee children and children with disabilities

Requirements

  • Background in education, public health, psychology, sociology, child development or related field
  • Demonstrated interest or experience (up to three years) in early childhood development

Skills

Coordination and stakeholder engagementData management and basic analysisDocumentation and reporting

Additional info

  • Monthly Living Allowance USD 2,105; entry allowance USD 3,500; exit allowance USD 225/month
  • Volunteer arranges own housing