Overview
This consultancy will lead on contributing to a Knowledge and Research Approach to support the achievement of health outcomes under the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. It includes developing the institutional capacity for knowledge and research generation.
Key Responsibilities
- A scoping of knowledge and research existing including through having access to the TA Hub knowledge area and what knowledge needs generating.
- Developing an approach to how to use this evidence and data for delivering on UNICEF’s Strategic vision for children and child thought leadership globally.
- Advise and develop standards for quality sign off of evidence pieces.
- Contribute to an internal Knowledge Management and Research Approach to facilitate evidence generation for the Center of Excellence to deliver on the UNICEF Health Strategic plan 2025-2029 for children and for external audience to access UNICEF evidence as appropriate.
Required Experience
- At least 25 years’ experience, preferably 30 years in global public health and preferably also UNICEF.
- Academic background with PhD and experience of what constitutes knowledge.
- Strong communication skills (written and oral), with track record of writing and editing content for knowledge platforms.
- Previous UNICEF experience and knowledge of UNICEF.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working in a multicultural environment.
- Background/familiarity with UNICEF’s Health programme will be an asset.
Qualifications
