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UNICEF seeks to recruit a dedicated consultant to develop a national climate change adaptation plan for the education sector that helps to maximize co-benefits between efforts to ensure quality and equitable education for all, to build climate resilience and to restore environmental integrity across the education sector. The body of work must be aligned with the new National Education Action Plan of 2027-2031 as a way to operationalise national climate adaptation goals into education sector planning. As well as the National Adaptation Plan for the Solomon Islands process which will run at the same time.

The overall objective of this mission is the development of a national climate change adaptation plan for Solomon Islands’ education sector and alignment with the National Education Action Plan 2027-2031.

More specifically, it aims to:

1. Inception Planning
2. Literature Review and Context Analysis
3. Climate Risk Analysis
4. Stakeholder Consultations at National and Provincial Levels
5. Development of the National Education Sector Adaptation Plan and Validation Processes
6. Communication and Knowledge Products

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: SI NAP Development Consultant.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Advanced (Master”s) university degree in development studies, social sciences, public policy, public health, or a related field. A focus on children”s rights, gender, or social inclusion is an asset. Demonstrated knowledge on climate change and environment is an asset.
• Work Experience: At least 8 years of experience in developing national climate change adaptation plans or climate strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating child rights, gender equality, and/or social inclusion into climate or development policy frameworks.
• Experience conducting climate risk and impact assessments, particularly with social social-sensitive lenses.
• Experience working with or supporting government-led planning processes, ideally in collaboration with education, climate and WASH.
• Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations, including with adolescents and youth, is highly desirable.
• Experience working in developing countries, preferably in the Pacific Islands or similar contexts
• Previous experience working with UNICEF or a UN system agency is an asset.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Knowledge / Expertise / Skills:
• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent facilitation, coordination, and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at national and subnational levels.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively in a multicultural environment, including remote coordination across time zones.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and deliver quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Spoken English is required

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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. 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 reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. 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.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal for SI NAP Development Consultant.docx
• Technical proposal: Candidates must submit a brief technical proposal outlining proposed methodology, workplan and approach to deliverables.

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies UNICEF Careers

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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