[Hiring] Development of a UNICEF Strategy for Engagement in Fragile, Violent and Conflict-Affected Settings @AGORA

Role Description

UNICEF is working in an increasing number of fragile, violent and conflict-affected settings where children and communities face interconnected challenges, including:

• Conflict
• Displacement
• Climate shocks
• Poverty
• Weak governance
• Disrupted services

This consultancy will support the development of a practical UNICEF strategy for engagement in these contexts, helping define UNICEF’s comparative advantage, strengthen the resilience of systems and communities, and promote more coherent, risk-informed and child-centered programming across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Drawing on evidence, country experience and existing UNICEF guidance, the assignment will produce a strategic framework to guide:

• Programming
• Advocacy
• Partnerships
• Resource mobilization
• Technical support in fragile and conflict-affected settings

Qualifications

• Master’s - Advanced university degree in international development, social sciences, economics studies, political science, peace and conflict studies, humanitarian affairs, public policy, resilience, governance, child rights, or another relevant field.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in international development, humanitarian action, peacebuilding, resilience, fragility, conflict prevention, systems strengthening or related fields and programming.
• Strong understanding of fragility, violence, conflict dynamics and their impact on children, families, communities and service systems.
• Proven knowledge of resilience building, systems strengthening and risk-informed programming in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Familiarity with humanitarian-development-peace collaboration and its practical implications for UNICEF programming.
• Understanding of UNICEF’s mandate, country office mandates and child rights-based programming.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, practical and user-friendly strategic guidance.
• Strong consultation and facilitation skills, including the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across headquarters, regional and country office levels.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage timelines and deliver high-quality outputs under limited supervision.
• Fluency in English is required, with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of French is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

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.

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.