UNICEF
Consultant: Social Protection and Climate Change, Programme Group, Social Policy
UNICEF, New York, New York, us, 10261
Consultant: Social Protection and Climate Change
Location: Global Programme Division, Gender Equality – Remote (NYHQ)
Duration: 1 November 2025 – 31 March 2026
About UNICEF UNICEF is the world’s leading children’s rights organisation, working in 190 countries to protect and promote the well‑being of children. UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions and operates with over 12,000 staff worldwide.
Background & Purpose The Social Policy and Social Protection Programme Team is seeking a short‑term consultant to accelerate progress on the Global Accelerator for jobs and social protection for just transitions. The role will focus on climate‑change‑adaptation outcomes within social protection systems for the most vulnerable children and families.
Scope of Work
Conduct a synthesis of literature on the effectiveness of social protection in supporting climate‑change adaptation for children, young people, those living with disabilities, women, girls, and children on the move; identify salient evidence gaps.
Develop an implementation roadmap and action plan for the USP2030 financing group led Sevilla Platform for Action (SPA) initiative on financing social protection.
Produce an inception report outlining methodology, theory of change and impact pathways.
Draft and finalize globally scoped evidence synthesis reports (approx. 15 pages) with accompanying PowerPoint summaries.
Prepare technical notes and communication products highlighting the role of social protection in strengthening adaptation capabilities.
Deliver a progress update report summarizing activities, achievements, challenges and recommendations.
Key Deliverables & Timeline
Deliverable 1
– Inception report (Methodology & TOC): Due: 30 November 2025
Deliverable 2
– Draft synthesis report: Due: 31 December 2025
Deliverable 3
– Final synthesis report (15 pages + summary & PPT): Due: 31 January 2026
Deliverable 4
– Implementation roadmap & action plan for SPA initiative: Due: 15 December 2025
Deliverable 5
– Progress update report: Due: 31 March 2026
Qualifications
Post‑graduate degree (doctoral preferred) in economics, public policy, political science, development studies or related field.
At least 5 years of research or evaluation experience in social protection, child poverty or public finance, with demonstrated linkages to climate change or humanitarian contexts.
Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods for impact evaluation.
Experience mapping evidence gaps and synthesising global evidence.
Familiarity with UNICEF’s child poverty and social protection portfolio.
Strong writing and presentation skills; proficiency in English required; another UN language preferred.
Competencies
Deliver outputs within tight deadlines and multi‑stakeholder environments.
Excellent technical communication skills for non‑technical audiences.
Requirements & Proposal Applicants must submit a profile through UNICEF’s e‑Recruitment system, upload academic credentials and a detailed financial proposal covering deliverable costs, travel, subsistence and any other relevant expenses.
Other Information Visa and health insurance requirements apply as outlined in UNICEF’s policies. The consultant will not be considered a staff member and will receive services as per the Contract for Consultants.
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Duration: 1 November 2025 – 31 March 2026
About UNICEF UNICEF is the world’s leading children’s rights organisation, working in 190 countries to protect and promote the well‑being of children. UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions and operates with over 12,000 staff worldwide.
Background & Purpose The Social Policy and Social Protection Programme Team is seeking a short‑term consultant to accelerate progress on the Global Accelerator for jobs and social protection for just transitions. The role will focus on climate‑change‑adaptation outcomes within social protection systems for the most vulnerable children and families.
Scope of Work
Conduct a synthesis of literature on the effectiveness of social protection in supporting climate‑change adaptation for children, young people, those living with disabilities, women, girls, and children on the move; identify salient evidence gaps.
Develop an implementation roadmap and action plan for the USP2030 financing group led Sevilla Platform for Action (SPA) initiative on financing social protection.
Produce an inception report outlining methodology, theory of change and impact pathways.
Draft and finalize globally scoped evidence synthesis reports (approx. 15 pages) with accompanying PowerPoint summaries.
Prepare technical notes and communication products highlighting the role of social protection in strengthening adaptation capabilities.
Deliver a progress update report summarizing activities, achievements, challenges and recommendations.
Key Deliverables & Timeline
Deliverable 1
– Inception report (Methodology & TOC): Due: 30 November 2025
Deliverable 2
– Draft synthesis report: Due: 31 December 2025
Deliverable 3
– Final synthesis report (15 pages + summary & PPT): Due: 31 January 2026
Deliverable 4
– Implementation roadmap & action plan for SPA initiative: Due: 15 December 2025
Deliverable 5
– Progress update report: Due: 31 March 2026
Qualifications
Post‑graduate degree (doctoral preferred) in economics, public policy, political science, development studies or related field.
At least 5 years of research or evaluation experience in social protection, child poverty or public finance, with demonstrated linkages to climate change or humanitarian contexts.
Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods for impact evaluation.
Experience mapping evidence gaps and synthesising global evidence.
Familiarity with UNICEF’s child poverty and social protection portfolio.
Strong writing and presentation skills; proficiency in English required; another UN language preferred.
Competencies
Deliver outputs within tight deadlines and multi‑stakeholder environments.
Excellent technical communication skills for non‑technical audiences.
Requirements & Proposal Applicants must submit a profile through UNICEF’s e‑Recruitment system, upload academic credentials and a detailed financial proposal covering deliverable costs, travel, subsistence and any other relevant expenses.
Other Information Visa and health insurance requirements apply as outlined in UNICEF’s policies. The consultant will not be considered a staff member and will receive services as per the Contract for Consultants.
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