Under the overall supervision of the Climate Change, DRR and Emergency Preparedness Specialist, the consultant will provide technical support for data visualization and the design and production of UNICEF reports, publications, and communication materials in the areas of Climate Change, DRR, Health, Nutrition and Child Rights Monitoring.

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 thrive

The National Consultant will provide technical support to UNICEF Turkmenistan in the design, layout, data visualization, and production of communication materials, publications, reports, and advocacy products across the sectors of Climate Change, Health and Nutrition, and Child Rights Monitoring. The consultant will ensure that all products meet UNICEF branding and accessibility standards and are presented in a user-friendly, visually engaging, and audience-appropriate format.

How can you make a difference? 

Main Tasks Related to the Job

 1. Climate Change/Disaster Risk Reduction

Support the development and visualization of climate change manuals, communication and advocacy materials under the Green School Programme and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives, including:

  1. Design and layout of Turkmen-language versions of Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) manuals across five disciplines (Nature Studies, Agriculture, Basic Life Skills, Geography, Ecology).
  2. Design and production of certificates, banners, posters, social media visuals, and event materials for the Green School Certification and the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction activities.
  3. Graphic design and visual support for the Green School Certification process, including assessment tools, communication materials, and recognition products.
  4. Layout, design, and finalization of the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2026 Youth Statement and related advocacy materials.
  5. Development of campaign materials and visualization products for the school greening campaign across 120 schools.

2. Health and Nutrition

Provide graphic design, publication layout, and visualization support for nutrition and health-related products, including:

  1. Design and layout of the Recipe Book for Parents on complementary feeding for children aged 6–24 months.
  2. Design, formatting, and data visualization of the Final School Nutrition Environment Report.
  3. Design and layout of the Home Visiting Assessment Report. 
  4. Design and illustration of the Basic Life Skills Manual, including visual materials related to healthy nutrition, hygiene practices, and climate-related health risks.
  5. Development of infographics, illustrations, data dashboards, and communication assets that support dissemination of nutrition and health messages.

3. Child Rights Monitoring

Provide technical support for the visualization and communication of child rights and survey data, including:

  1. Development of communication and advocacy materials for the MICS Data for Kids initiative.
  2. Design and layout of user-friendly products presenting MICS+ findings for decision-makers.
  3. Development of data visualizations, infographics, fact sheets, web graphics, and digital content for dissemination of MICS+ Wave 1 and Wave 2 results.
  4. Adaptation of visual products for publication on the UNICEF Turkmenistan website and social media platforms.
  5. Support the preparation of presentations, briefs, and knowledge products based on survey findings.

The assignment will contribute to the timely delivery of high-quality UNICEF publications and communication materials, strengthen evidence-based advocacy through effective data visualization, and improve the accessibility and dissemination of information related to climate change, health and nutrition, and child rights monitoring in Turkmenistan.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File TOR_Data Visualization National Consultant.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Masters degree in IT, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Social Sciences, Economics or a related field.

Work Experience:

  • At least 3 years of professional experience in graphic design, publication layout, data visualization, branding, and production of communication materials.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and formatting reports, publications, manuals, policy briefs, advocacy materials, and learning resources.
  • Proven experience in data visualization and infographic development, including translating complex data and research findings into user-friendly visual products.

Skills 

  • Proven experience of work in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and other relevant design software.
  • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; and office technology equipment;
  • Familiarity with database management is an asset.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Russian, knowledge of Turkmen is an asset

Desirables:

  • Experience supporting UN agencies, international organizations, development partners, government institutions, or civil society organizations is a strong 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…

(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 others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates’ willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel.
Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service

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.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable [Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups] are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required 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. 

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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s 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.

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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