Pacific Technical Expert for Strategy and Coordination of ECD and Inclusive Education

Provides strategic, technical and coordination support to UNICEF Pacific as secretariat for regional early childhood development and inclusive education mechanisms across Pacific Island priorities.

• Support UNICEF Pacific's secretariat role for the Pacific Regional Council for Early Childhood Development
• Coordinate implementation of PRC4ECD workplans and engagement with incoming co-chairs
• Support planning and execution of the 2027 Pacific ECD Forum
• Provide technical guidance and resources to help governments accelerate cross-sector ECD commitments
• Support the Pacific Inclusive Education Taskforce and follow-up to ministerial decisions
• Develop technical inputs and background papers for PHES and CPEM meetings
• Coordinate with Pacific Island governments, regional organisations and development partners

• Advanced diploma in social sciences, development studies, early childhood development, education, family health or a relevant field
• At least fifteen years of professional experience in social development planning and management
• Experience in education, early childhood development, inclusion or related areas at international level
• Experience designing and implementing participatory processes with diverse stakeholders including high-level senior government officials
• Work experience in the Pacific Islands region and with Pacific regional architecture
• Fluency in spoken and written English

• Consultancy duration: 18 months
• Home-based working arrangement with travel
• Applicants must submit a TMS profile, CV, cover letter and financial proposal