Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Provides technical expertise and capacity-building support to UNICEF’s inclusive social-protection portfolio, concentrating on gender-responsive programming across Asia and Africa. The consultant advances systems strengthening and work on care and support, climate resilience and child-marriage prevention, translating analysis into training, technical assistance and usable resources.
Key Details
Department
Economic and Social Policy Global Practice / Centre of Excellence on Child Poverty
Position Details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
10 years
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Remote
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Contract duration
10 months
Work hours
At least four-hour overlap with Bangkok working hours
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise to UNICEF’s inclusive social-protection portfolio
- Deliver capacity-building and training on gender-responsive social protection in Asia and Africa
- Support activities on inclusive social-protection systems strengthening
- Develop analysis, technical assistance and resources on care and support, climate resilience and child-marriage prevention
Role Requirements
- Advanced university degree in social sciences, international development or a closely related field
- At least ten years of professional experience
- Experience working in Asia and Africa
- Availability for at least four hours overlapping Bangkok working hours
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Familiarity with UNICEF social-protection, care and gender work or equivalent UN-system or international-organization experience
- Ability to translate complex concepts into practical recommendations and guidance
- Ability to engage credibly with UN agencies, government counterparts and civil society
- Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines
Skills
Additional Information
- Remote consultancy with travel
- Apply through the UNICEF Talent Management System with a TMS profile, CV, cover letter and separate financial proposal
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 3 Sep 2026.