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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.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to education

How can you make a difference?

The consultant will provide technical support to MoPSE in the preparation of the 2026 Education Sector Performance Report (ESPR) and in the technical preparation, documentation and reporting of the 2026 Joint Sector Review (JSR). The consultant will work closely with MoPSE’s Planning and Research Department, UNICEF, relevant education sector stakeholders and the designated JSR meeting facilitator.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0006492.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Minimum requirements:
Education: Master`s degree in one of the following fields: Education, Social Sciences and other related fields
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a development context
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
Sound knowledge of the planning and policy making processes in the public sector or government
Ability to engage and work with a variety of stakeholders. (Government, development partners, civil society)
Good communication and facilitation skills, with fluency in spoken and written English.
Analytical, with good computer and data analysis skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to support multi-disciplinary teams in a multi- cultural environment
Language Requirements:
Good oral and written communication skills in English, with good report writing skills.
Knowledge of Shona and/or Ndebele is an added advantage.
Desirables: Familiarity with the Zimbabwean education context and previous experience in the same field

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

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) Financial proposal TMC0006492.docx
A detailed technical proposal : Understanding of the assignment: Understanding of the objectives, scope, expected outputs and key requirements of the consultancy, including the 2026 ESPR and JSR.
Strategy, methodology and approach: Proposed approach for analysing sector performance data and evidence, preparing and validating the ESPR, developing JSR technical materials, engaging stakeholders, and documenting the JSR. Include a

brief workplan and timelines. Educational background: Relevant academic qualifications and areas of specialisation in

education, social sciences or related fields. Individual and technical competency: Relevant professional experience and demonstrated competencies in education sector planning and performance analysis, data analysis, stakeholder

engagement, facilitation and evidence-based report writing.

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Technical Assistance to MoPSE for the Development of the 2026 Education Sector Performance Report (ESPR) Technical Support to the Joint Sector Review (JSR) for 1.8 months, Harare, remote + travel 595892