National Consultant at UNICEF July 2026
Job snapshot
UNICEF Tanzania – UNICEF in Tanzania is hiring a National Consultant. The role supports core financial processes and reporting. The post is based in United Republic of Tanzania, closing on 25 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Time.
| Role | National Consultant |
|---|---|
| Employer | UNICEF Tanzania – UNICEF in Tanzania |
| Location | United Republic of Tanzania |
| Deadline | 25 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Time |
UNICEF Tanzania – UNICEF in Tanzania operates a finance function with reconciliation and reporting at its core.
Role overview
(National) Consultant for development of a Gender-Responsive Climate Education Curricular Framework for Primary and Lower-Secondary Education in, Dar Es Salaam, home-based + travel,594500.
Key responsibilities
- Level: Consultancy.
- Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values.
- 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's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
- At least 5 years experience in climate education and curriculum development, particularly for primary and secondary levels.
- For every Child, you demonstrate….
- If you require every accommodation, please submit your request via the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.
- Ability to harmonize with an existing upper-secondary framework (developed by Room to Read) and ensure vertical coherence across education levels.
- TERMS OF REFERENCE.
- A detailed technical proposal : Expression of interest.
- Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history.
- Proven track record of developing pedagogical resources and frameworks that integrate climate science, active pedagogy and policy-alignment.
- Education: Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Climate Change, Environmental Science or another relevant field.
- 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.. This as well covers UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF,.
- We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process.
- Category: Consultancy.
- Working arrangement: Dar Es Salaam, Home-based + travel.
- UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18).
- Remarks.
- Every selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
- Job no: 594500.
- UNICEF encourages applications from every qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, covering neurodivergence.
- 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 every remaining status.
- Every UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- Extra information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
- Selected candidates might be required to provide extra information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- Those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.. This as well covers 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,.
- 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 via adolescence.
- UNICEF is a place where careers are built.
- We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
- UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at every stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training).
- Contract type: Consultant.
- Experience collaborating with education ministries, curriculum agencies and remaining multi-stakeholder networks.
- Work Experience.
- UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.
- Duty Station: Dar-es-Salaam.
- Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System).
- Categories: Education.
- 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.
- Minimum requirements.
- Type: Full time Jobs.
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Download File Financial proposal template TMC0003880.xlsx.
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
- Job type complete-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
- UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of every children.
- How to Apply.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Swahili is required.
- Advertised: 15 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Time.
- If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Download File Tor TMC0003880.pdf.
- Cover letter.
- The work will focus on 1) Producing a Framework for primary and lower secondary education which is aligned with the Tanzanian National Curriculum, and 2) ensuring that framework for primary and lower secondary is harmonized with the Upper Secondary Framework, ensuring continuity and coherence across the system.
- Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
- Contract Duration: 5 months.
Requirements
- 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.
- At least 5 years experience in climate education and curriculum development, particularly for primary and secondary levels.
- A minimum of 8 years experience working in the Tanzania education sector and curriculum implementation.
- Every UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- Experience collaborating with education ministries, curriculum agencies and remaining multi-stakeholder networks.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
- UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at every 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.
- How to Apply.
- Ought to you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share more details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
- Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System).
- Proven track record of developing pedagogical resources and frameworks that integrate climate science, active pedagogy and policy-alignment.
- A detailed technical proposal : Expression of interest.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Swahili is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
- Remarks.
- Job type complete-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
- Cover letter.
- For every Child, you demonstrate….
- Extra information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Download File Financial proposal template TMC0003880.xlsx.
- Neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require every accommodation, please submit your request via the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. ought to you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share more details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.. This as well covers UNICEF encourages applications from every qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities,.
- 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 every remaining status.. This as well covers 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,.
- Advertised: 15 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Time.
- Deadline: 25 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Time.
- Ability to harmonize with an existing upper-secondary framework (developed by Room to Read) and ensure vertical coherence across education levels.
- Extra qualifications or demonstrated expertise in climate change education, education for sustainable development, or curriculum and policy document development will be a useful extra.
Key skills
How to apply
Apply through the UNICEF Tanzania – UNICEF in Tanzania careers portal for this National Consultant.
Common questions
- What role is open?
- UNICEF Tanzania – UNICEF in Tanzania is recruiting a National Consultant.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in United Republic of Tanzania.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is 25 Jul 2026 E. Africa Standard Time.
- How do I apply?
- Follow the application instructions in the How to apply section.
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Advert requirement: A minimum of 8 years experience working in the Tanzania education sector and curriculum implementation. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: At least 5 years experience in climate education and curriculum development, particularly for primary and secondary levels. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Proven track record of developing pedagogical resources and frameworks that integrate climate science, active pedagogy and policy-alignment. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Experience collaborating with education ministries, curriculum agencies and remaining multi-stakeholder networks. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Ability to harmonize with an existing upper-secondary framework (developed by Room to Read) and ensure vertical coherence across education levels. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the National Consultant position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to National Consultant. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, i.
I am especially interested in this role because it gives me an opportunity to apply my strengths, support the organization objectives, and continue growing professionally while delivering reliable results.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
Thank you for considering my application.
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