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1. Objectives of the Assignment
To support implementation of the Gender Action Plans under WB and ADB-funded (and upcoming Gates health project) Health and Education projects by providing hands-on technical and operational support to IPs/SPs. To ensure project compliance with ECA criteria, ESF standards, SEA/SH safeguards, and ADB gender and social inclusion requirements at implementation level. To enhance the quality and frequency of gender monitoring and reporting at the field level. To monitor and report on the impact of decrees/restrictions, safety risks and other issues that affect women and girlsโ access to health/education services and womenโs participation in the workforce that impact project outcomes. To generate evidence, insights, and human-interest stories/case studies that explain gender-related results for donors.ย ยScope of Work:
A. Technical Supportย for implementation of Gender/SEA/SHย Action plans at field/partner levelย
Aa. Capacity Building and Partnerย Supportย
Ab.ย Field Monitoring and Safeguardingย
C.ย Gender Results Interpretation and Storytelling (โStories Behind the Numbersโ)ย
D. Coordination and Knowledge Managementย
Work Assignments Overviewย
Deliverables/Outputs
Delivery Deadline
Estimated number of working days
1.Provide Consultantโs understanding of the assignment; mapping of provinces and implementing partners and risks. Plan for field monitoring, partner technical support and handholding, documentation and knowledge management.
Inception Report and Workplan
February 2026
15
2. Capacity Building and Partner support
Provide technical support to SPs in planning and facilitation of trainings on integrated gender package and adolescent health and nutrition package Provide technical support and handholding to SPs on implementation of community interventions to empower adolescent girls, female frontline workers and engagement of Mahrams/men and boys Monitor application of knowledge imparted during trainings Handhold health facility staff implement checklists and tools Assess KAP of health staff and CHWs based on desired training outcomesField Monitoring Tools for GAP
Post training outcomes assessment tool
Training gaps assessment tool
February 2026
15
Capacity Building and Partner support Provide technical support to SPs in planning and facilitation of trainings on integrated gender package and adolescent health and nutrition package Provide technical support and handholding to SPs on implementation of community interventions to empower adolescent girls, female frontline workers and engagement of Mahrams/men and boys Monitor application of knowledge imparted during trainings Handhold health facility staff implement checklists and tools Assess KAP of health staff and CHWs based on desired training outcomesย
3. Field Monitoring and Safeguarding
Conduct monitoring visits to NGOs, health facilities, education facilities to observe and monitor gender and safeguarding actions on the ground Consultations with female frontline workers at province level to map and document real time gender risks and barriers, application and mitigation of mobility and access restrictions for females ECA compliance actionsย
4.Safety Audit and Gender Audit Action Plans
Provide support for development of a HF level, CBE level Safety Audit Action Plan Provide supportย forย any renovation or rehabilitation of health facilities, to ensure that these are genderย appropriate Provide support for development of individual Gender Audit Action Plans for each SP/IP Facilitate trainings to SP/IP to support implementation of the Gender Audit Action Plansย
5.Gender Results Interpretation and Storytelling (โStories Behind the Numbersโ)ย
Monitorย gender-related KPIs across all projects (e.g., female health worker ratio, girlsโ enrolment, GBV referrals)ย andย document qualitative reasons for increase or decline in indicators.ย Collect human-interestย stories,ย coping mechanisms,ย resilience narratives, localย innovationsย and field voices that explain gender progress or setbacks.ยย
6.Coordination, Knowledge Management and Reporting
Monitoring, analysis and reporting of gender data Support for donor reportsCoordination with UNICEF teams
Detailed Gender Training Plan for 2026
Monthly gender training and partner support report
Monthly Field Monitoring report
Consultation report โ Health and Education female frontline workers; female NGO staff
Workshop Report โ Development of Safety Audit Action Plans (with SPs/IPs)
Tracker sheet on gender risks and challenges โ Health and Education
March 2026
21
Monthly gender training and field monitoring report
Monthly SP technical support report โ Post training support, Intervention Plan for community level engagement
Final HF and CBE Safety Audits Action Plans for each province
First quarter gender brief โ data analysis, case studies
April 2026
21
Monthly gender training and Field Monitoring report
Consultation report โ Health and Education female frontline workers; female NGO staff
Roll out of interventions for Adolescent girl peer support groups
Roll out of interventions package for Mahrams/male engagement
Roll out of empowerment package for female frontline workers
May 2026
25
Monthly Field Monitoring report and post training assessment and follow up support
Implementation report - Adolescent girl peer support groups, capacity building of FFW, male engagement interventions
1st Learning Brief
June 2026
25
Monthly Field Monitoring report and post training assessment and follow up support
Consultation report โ Health and Education female frontline workers; female NGO staff
Workshop Report - Development of Gender Audit Action Plan (with SPs/IPs)
Second quarter gender brief โ data analysis, case studies, success stories
July 2026
21
Implementation report - Adolescent girl peer support groups, capacity building of FFW, male engagement interventions
Final Gender Audit Action Plans for SPs/IPs
Implementation Report of safety Audit Action Plans
August 2026
21
Third quarter gender brief โ data analysis, case studies, success stories
2nd Learning Brief
Report on gender training outcomes (KAP assessment)
September 2026
21
Consultation report โ Health and Education female frontline workers; female NGO staff
Assessment Report - Community level interventions -Adolescent girl peer support groups, capacity building of FFW, male engagement interventions
Gender Analysis of risks, challenges and mitigation strategies to increase women and girlsโ access to services
October 2026
21
Implementation Report of Gender Audit Action Plans
Assessment Report - Functionality of community and female centric SEA/SH reporting and referral mechanisms
3rd Learning brief
November 2026
21
Final Consultancy Report
Final Assessment Reports
Final Knowledge management products
December 2026
27
TOTAL
239
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will haveโฆย
Minimum requirements:
Education:ย
University degree (Masters or higher) in the social sciences or international development, or in an area relevant to UNICEFโs sectoral work (e.g. Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, Social Inclusion, HIV/AIDs, etc. Academic credentials in gender are a strong asse.Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.Work Experience:
Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience and demonstrated track record of having undertaken and led substantive programming on gender and development in key issue areas that are the focus of UNICEFโs Gender Action Plan. Demonstrated experience in developing and managing gender equality initiatives within projects funded/supported by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank is essential. Experience of working on gender equality and GBV risk mitigation in areas of UNICEF programming such as Health, Nutrition, Education or WASH, including developing and utilizing context specific gender and adolescent girls programming tools and guidance is essential. Prior experience of working in Afghanistan or in an emergency context, particularly on gender and health issues, is required.Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.Desirables:
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.How to apply:
Interested applicants are required to submit a financial proposal with an all-inclusive fee.ย Please see the financial proposal template here:ย ย Consultancy Financial Offer template.docx Applications without a financial proposal will not be considered.For every Child, you demonstrate...
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The UNICEF competencies required for this post areโฆ
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with othersย
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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.ย The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer aย wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks andย reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
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Remarks:ย ย
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally requiredย to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.ย
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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEFโs Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
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