Individual Consultant - High-Level Technical Support to the MOE “Back to my Classroom Campaign” - Monrovia, Liberia, - Onsite (For Liberian Nationals Only)

UNICEF Liberia is seeking to hire an experienced and qualified individual to support coordination and development of the "Back To My Classroom Campaign" (BTMC). More specifically, will support development of key BTMC documents and tools, including a costed joint operational workplan, a comprehensive communication strategy with advocacy and social mobilization messages, and a digitalized, interoperable monitoring system; (2) strengthen high-level advocacy to keep the rights of out-of-school children on the national agenda, secure ministerial and presidential commitment, and operationalize coordination mechanisms such as a National Steering Committee; and (3) support BTMC campaign implementation by identifying success factors, addressing bottlenecks, enhancing partner mobilization and coordination, building capacity for intersectoral approaches, reinforcing decentralized implementation, and improving monitoring and reporting on progress. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.

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For every child, the right to education!!

UNICEF's core mission is to advance the rights of every child worldwide, embedding this commitment across all programs, advocacy efforts, and operational activities, particularly in challenging contexts like Liberia. Central to this is the equity strategy, which prioritizes the most marginalized and excluded children and families, translating the promise of children's rights into actionable outcomes. Equity ensures that every child can survive, thrive, and reach their full potential without discrimination, bias, or favoritism, even in a post-conflict nation where rural-urban disparities, climate vulnerabilities, and fragile infrastructure present significant hurdles. When any child faces unequal opportunities across social, political, economic, civic, or cultural dimensions compounded by historical conflict and entrenched social norms, their fundamental rights are violated.

The UNICEF Liberia Country Programme emphasizes integrated, decentralized approaches to support vulnerable groups, with a special focus on adolescent girls, amid risks from epidemics, economic inequality, and environmental shocks. This context requires resilience, cultural sensitivity, and a steadfast commitment to equity in a resource-constrained environment, where UNICEF collaborates with government, UN agencies, and civil society to enhance Public Financing for Children (PF4C) and advance child rights. Strategic shifts toward education prioritization, community empowerment, and decentralized service delivery are driving efforts to empower the most disadvantaged, while emerging evidence highlights that investments in education, health, and protection for vulnerable groups not only unlock children's potential but also promote long-term national growth and stability, vital for Liberia's ongoing recovery and development.

How can you make a difference? 

Please review the complete Job Description here:   Full TOR - BTMC Consultants_16December (004).pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

Education:

1. Advanced Degree (Master’s or higher) in Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields. 
2. Specialization in Education Systems Strengthening, Policy Development, or Intersectoral Coordination is highly desirable. 

Work Experience:

1. Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in government, education sector reform, or large-scale social development programs. 
2. Proven track record in high-level policy engagement, including influencing ministerial and presidential decision-making. 
3. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing multi-sectoral initiatives (e.g., education, health, child protection). 
4. Familiarity with UNICEF-supported campaigns or similar donor-funded education initiatives is an asset. 

 Other skills and competencies required:

1. Strategic Leadership & Influencing: Ability to engage senior government officials and development partners to secure commitments and drive implementation. 
2. Organizational & Problem-Solving Skills: Expertise in coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder processes and resolving bottlenecks. 
3. Technical Writing & Communication: Strong capacity to produce high-quality policy documents, advocacy briefs, and reports. 
4. ICT Proficiency: Skilled in using digital tools for planning, monitoring, and reporting (e.g., dashboards, data visualization platforms). 
5. Advocacy & Partnership Development: Ability to mobilize partners and maintain high-level visibility for the campaign. 
6. Capacity Building: Experience in strengthening institutional systems and decentralized implementation structures. 
7. Personal Attributes: 
8. High integrity and credibility with government and development partners. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in politically sensitive environments. 

1. Results-oriented with a focus on accountability and measurable impact

Language Proficiency:

1. Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic) or local language an asset.

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

1.  Office Based
2. The consultant is expected to use his/her own ICT equipment.

The consultant will be supervised by the Chief of Education in collaboration with the Assistant Minister of Education who is the Focal Point for the Back To My Classroom Campaign.

VIII. Technical and Financial Proposals:

Applicants are invited to submit with their online application:

1. A technical proposal and or inception report that outlines their understanding of the task and proposed methodology or a cover letter explaining why they are well placed to undertake this assignment
2. A recently updated CV
3. A financial proposal which must be an all-inclusive cost (consultancy fees, mission expenses if applicable, travels, etc.).

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

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 a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and 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.

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.

Remarks:  

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.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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