About The Position
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to care. The consultant will work closely with MoSA/Higher Council for Childhood and UNICEF and consult relevant line ministries, civil society, and academia.
Requirements
- Master's degree in early childhood development, public policy, public health, education, social policy, economics, development studies, public administration or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in multisectoral strategy operationalization, implementation planning, governance or public-sector reform.
- Expertise in ECD and the Nurturing Care approach.
- Proven experience translating national strategies into operational frameworks and phased roadmaps.
- Strong understanding of government systems, inter-ministerial coordination and accountability.
- Experience developing results frameworks, indicators, implementation trackers and risk matrices.
- Experience with indicative programme costing, financing analysis, budget mapping or resource-mobilization frameworks.
- Excellent facilitation, analytical, synthesis and drafting skills.
- Knowledge of equity, gender, disability inclusion, safeguarding, emergency preparedness and climate resilience.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Lebanon or a comparable fragile context
- Previous work with government, UN agencies or UNICEF
- Knowledge of national ECD systems and stakeholders
Benefits
- attractive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
