International Individual Contractor, Early Childhood Education Specialist at UNICEF

Payment Schedule

The consultant will receive monthly payments, upon submission of monthly reports, and the supervisor’s approval. The payment will be processed within a week upon the approval of the report.

Desired competencies, technical background, and experience

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields: education, public administration, public health, economics, psychology, sociology, human development, child development, family studies, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience at national and international levels in the social development field, and specifically in early learning, including early childhood education and preschool.
• Experience in and knowledge of early learning policies and programmes in East and Southern Africa.
• Ability to work independently.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills in the English language.

Desired competencies, technical background, and experience

• Experience in and knowledge of UNICEF’s activities at the country and regional levels, or relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization.
• Knowledge of French and Portuguese would be considered an asset

Administrative issues

• The ECD Regional Adviser will be the main contact point for the consultant and will facilitate contact with other UNICEF staff and partners. The consultant will participate in the ECD weekly meetings to review the progress and agree on weekly priorities.