Local Consultant: Localizing NAP through the Investment Portfolio for Risk Resilience Integrati[...]

UNICEF 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 through adolescence. 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. UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. How can you make a difference? Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist for Climate Environment and Resilience (CER), the consultant will have a pivotal role in supporting the development of high‑quality, investment‑ready project proposals that advance climate change adaptation in the social sectors, particularly at the subnational level, and ensure alignment with the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the rights of children and youth. Responsibilities Transform priority adaptation projects into full proposals, including inception report, baseline/mapping report of UNICEF adaptation initiatives linked to NAP localisation. Ensure policy alignment and rights integration through documentation of consultations with the first 2 provinces, including participation of children, youth, women, and adolescent girls, and documentation reports of consultation workshops for climate‑smart evacuation centres. Engage stakeholders for proposal development, including technical review reports showing alignment of IPRR with NAP, children’s rights and inclusion of social sector priorities, Theory of Change (TOC) and project description for the first 2 provinces, final technical and financial sections meeting donor requirements, and two full‑blown proposals for the first 2 provinces. Assess and improve climate‑smart infrastructure, including final technical and financial sections for climate smart evacuation, draft CN for climate smart evacuation centre meeting donor requirements, documentation of stakeholder consultation, TOC and project description for the last 2 provinces, final technical and financial sections meeting donor requirements, and two full‑blown proposals for the last 2 provinces. Produce funding‑ready project documents, including integration framework for children’s and youth’s rights, gender equality and cross‑cutting concerns in proposals, proposed mechanism for community participation in project implementation and monitoring, and final report. Qualifications Education: Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in climate change, environmental management, environmental economics, environmental health and public policy or related disciplines. Work Experience: At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience and demonstrated track record in multi‑disciplinary and cross‑sectoral climate change and environmental project design and management; demonstrated experience developing successful climate funding proposals to international climate funds; strong technical, analytical, project proposal development skills; excellent communication and facilitation skills and ability to manage diversity of views in different contexts, especially in policies and research. Language Requirements: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Filipino. How to Apply Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in by 28 October 2025 . Only applications sent through the e‑recruitment portal under Job Number: will be considered. All candidates are requested to submit a COVER LETTER and the duly filled P11 FORM which can be downloaded from our website, indicating three (3) previous supervisors. Please indicate your professional fees and the soonest availability to take on the post based on the above terms of reference. Diversity and Inclusion UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. 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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. Reference and Background Checks All selected candidates will be expected to undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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. Core Values and Competencies UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Familiarize yourself with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF’s competencies required for this post include: Builds and maintains partnerships, Demonstrates self‑awareness and ethical awareness, Drive to achieve results for impact, Innovates and embraces change, Manages ambiguity and complexity, Thinks and acts strategically, Works collaboratively with others. Remarks Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Contractual Conditions Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein. The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract and may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS‑CoV‑2 (Covid). #J-18808-Ljbffr