[Hiring] International Consultant @AGORA

Role Description

As custodian to the Pasifika Call to Action, the Pacific Regional Council for Early Childhood Development (PRC4ECD) unites Ministers and Permanent Secretaries from education, health, finance, and social welfare in 15 PICTs and encourages countries to tailor the Call to Action to their specific contexts.

• Drive collaboration among leaders, policymakers, and program implementers to address gaps in health, nutrition, protection, care, learning, and stimulation affecting young children.
• Align efforts with broader regional priorities, such as the 2050 Blue Pacific Strategy and the Pacific Culture Strategy.
• Support governments by facilitating dialogues and coordinated action, providing technical support, and convening stakeholders in consultative sessions on ECD.
• Focus on improving the environment enabling ECD, specifically on multi-sectoral coordination within a clearly defined ECD system.
• Consultant will support the governments of Tonga and Palau to develop their National ECD Policies.
• Consultant will also support the governments of Fiji to assess the status and produce recommendations for building the ECEC/childcare system for children aged 0-3/4.

Qualifications

• Master's in early childhood development, early childhood education, education policy and planning, public health, economics of education, or a closely related social science discipline.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible professional experience in early childhood development, early childhood education and care.
• At least five (5) years in professional experience in programme planning, management, and research within the field of early childhood development.
• Demonstrated professional experience in Pacific Island Countries, including direct technical work with Pacific ministries and governments.
• Demonstrated experience developing ECD plans and costed implementation plans.
• Understanding of formal and non-formal ECEC provisions is preferred.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to translate systems analysis into ministerial-level policy recommendations and advocacy products.
• Excellent analytical writing in English, with the ability to write for both technical and ministerial audiences.
• Proven ability to work remotely across Pacific time zones and engage government counterparts effectively.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

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.

UNICEF is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers a culture that welcomes everyone who wants to belong and grow.