National Consultant for Hygiene Programming, Evidence Generation and Knowledge Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, WASH,12 Months, Office Based (With Travel) Nationals Only#596733

Duty station: Dhaka

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For every child, the right to health. 

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Bangladesh supports the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening the national hygiene agenda through evidence-based hygiene promotion, national campaigns, and sustainable programming approaches. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time-bound technical and coordination support for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of the national school-based Menstrual Hygiene Management campaign, while strengthening the generation and use of hygiene-related evidence and knowledge. The consultant will support the development and approval of Hygiene promotion materials, campaign planning and monitoring, analysis and visualization of WASH evidence, and preparation of clearly defined Knowledge, advocacy and learning products. The assignment will also document lessons and formulate practical recommendations for institutionalization, replication and potential scale-up by government and sector partners

 

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0007104 External ToR.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in public health, social sciences, behavioural sciences, development studies, information or knowledge management, statistics, communication for development, water, sanitation and hygiene, or another relevant field is required.

Work Experience: A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in WASH, hygiene programming, SBC, evidence generation, knowledge management, programme monitoring or related areas is required.

Skills: Demonstrated experience in planning or supporting large-scale hygiene or MHM initiatives, preferably in collaboration with government institutions. Proven experience in analyzing quantitative and qualitative information and translating findings into clear reports, briefs, dashboards, presentations or advocacy products. Experience in developing or reviewing SBC materials and facilitating stakeholder consultation and approval processes. Experience in knowledge management, documentation of programme learning, and production of high-quality communication or technical products. Strong facilitation, coordination and stakeholder-management skills. Excellent written and spoken Bangla and English. Knowledge of gender-responsive, disability-inclusive and child sensitive WASH programming is an asset. Previous experience with UNICEF, another United Nations agency, government or an international development organization is an asset

Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken Bangla and English is required

Desirables: Passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and values

 Previous experience in similar activities with the UN or INGOs, government.

Good background and skills in facilitating training, workshops, coaching, and mentoring others

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to assignment-related requirements within the agreed scope of work

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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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. 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)  TMC0007104 Financial proposal.docx
• A detailed technical proposal: Applicants must submit a concise technical proposal of no more than five pages describing their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, work sequencing, stakeholder engagement approach, quality-assurance measures and key risks and mitigation actions.