Home based: Consultant – Strengthening Rapid Education in Emergencies

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For every child, the right to Learn How can you make a difference?  The purpose of this assignment is to support the Global Education Cluster (GEC) advance the second phase of the Strengthening Rapid Education Response Action initiative, funded by DG-ECHO. Building on the foundations established in Phase 1—which successfully challenged perceptions that education in emergencies is not suited for rapid response by developing a robust evidence base, producing a first-of-its-kind practical toolkit, and strengthening sectoral capacity through targeted training—Phase 2 aims to consolidate these gains, apply lessons learned, and expand the initiative's reach and impact.   Specifically, this phase will focus on enhancing and scaling the Rapid Response Toolkit by incorporating new country examples, updating and developing additional tools, and piloting approaches to promote replicable and scalable good practices. In parallel, it will deliver contextualized training workshops and tailored technical support in five priority countries to strengthen their ability to resource and implement rapid education responses. Achieving measurable results at the country level will be critical to reinforcing both national and global capacities and sustaining advocacy for the life-saving and life-sustaining role of education in humanitarian action.   Working in close collaboration with Action Consortium partners, the consultant will provide targeted technical assistance and capacity strengthening in five priority countries to develop, validate, and operationalize contingency plans for Anticipatory Action and Rapid EiE, support the piloting and refinement of the Rapid EiE Toolkit, and advance communication and advocacy efforts to elevate the importance and impact of rapid education responses in emergencies.  Deliverables: Deliverable 1: Provide targeted technical support to five priority countries both remotely and in-country to facilitate the drafting, consultation, and validation of contingency plans for AA and Rapid Education in Emergencies (EiE), in close collaboration with country Task Teams and global Technical Working Group. (150 days total)  Sub-deliverables: Provide remote and/or in-person technical support to selected countries to coordinate the drafting, consultation and finalization of contingency plans for AA and Rapid EiE –  (20 days per country)  Sub-deliverables: Provide remote or in-country technical support to selected countries to ensure  operationalization and implementation of contingency plans for AA and Rapid EiE –  (10 days per country)  Deliverable 2: Contribute to the update and delivery of tailored capacity-strengthening activities through the Strengthening Rapid EiE Response Workshop. (15 Days total)  Sub-deliverable: Workshop (3 days per country)  Deliverable 3: Support the piloting and finalization of the Rapid EiE Toolkit, including documentation of its application, emerging good practices, and lessons learned to inform its continuous improvement. (25 days total)  Sub-deliverable 1: Monitor the piloting of the Rapid EiE Toolkit across the five countries supported, and document lessons learned as well as gaps. (10 days)  Sub-deliverable 2: Lead a revision and update of the Rapid EiE Toolkit which incorporates lessons learned and addresses the gaps documented and support the finalization and production of the Toolkit. (15 days)  Deliverable 4: Support communication and advocacy efforts promoting visibility of the initiative's outcomes and reinforcing recognition of the life-saving and life-sustaining role of education in emergencies. (10 days total)  Sub-deliverable: Develop content and support both communication and events showcasing the impact of the action across the 5 countries and globally. (10 days) Minimum requirements:  Education: Masters in International Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs, Education, Political Science, International Relations, International Development, or other relevant field   Work Experience:  At least 8 years of progressively responsible work experience in humanitarian coordination and response Demonstrated technical expertise in education in emergencies required Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and within a multicultural team Language Requirements:  Fluency in English required. Proficiency in Spanish, French or Portuguese an advantage Desirables: Demonstrated experience working across the preparedness-AA-rapid EiE continuum is an asset Previous experience with UN/UNICEF and knowledge of humanitarian clusters preferred Experience working with local and national organizations an asset Experience working in both emergency contexts and at HQ-level an asset Strong research, analytical and writing and synthesis skills an asset Ability to communicate effectively across a variety diverse audiences desired 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 Estimated Duration of the Contract 200 working days between January and November 2026 Consultant's Work Place and Official Travel The Consultant will be home-based. There are an estimated of 3 travels planned as part of this contract. These missions are planned to take place in Q1 and Q2 of The consultant will be reimbursed based on travel invoice following each trip.    Estimated Cost of the Consultancy &