Consultant

Organizational Context

UNESCO's strategy, Education for Health and Well-being, guides global, regional, and country-level actions from 2016-2021. This strategy emphasizes HIV prevention within comprehensive sexuality education and promotes collaboration between the education and health sectors. UNESCO engages political leaders and regional economic communities, such as SADC, to foster sustained responses and accountability.

Job Purpose

The Individual Consultant will be instrumental in implementing, monitoring, and reporting on programs and projects aligned with UNESCO's expanded initiatives in Education for Health and Wellbeing within Malawi. This role supports the overarching strategy by ensuring effective execution of activities that contribute to better health and well-being outcomes through education. The consultant will work collaboratively to strengthen the education sector's role in achieving these goals, particularly in partnership with the health sector and other relevant stakeholders, fostering a coordinated approach to health and education initiatives.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Representative and Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa, under the general guidance of the Regional Advisor on EHW and direct supervision of the Project Officer on EHW in Malawi, the incumbent is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programs, projects, and activities related to UNESCO's expanded work on Education for Health and Wellbeing in Malawi. The consultant will support the in-country Project Officer in executing the "Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future" (O3) Programme. Key tasks include representing the project office in UN Joint programmes and technical working groups at the country level, facilitating the delivery of high-quality, gender-transformative, and evidence-based comprehensive sexuality education, and providing oversight to CSO partners. This involves engaging parents, guardians, and community leaders on sexual reproductive health issues, supporting policy reviews for learner re-entry, and contributing to the development of digital innovations for youth.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is necessary in education, adolescent sexual and reproductive health (including CSE), and HIV/AIDS programming. At least one year of this experience should ideally be at the international level. Experience working with government bodies, international/national NGOs, UN agencies, and civil society organizations is also required.

Skills

Essential skills include a strong understanding of the Malawian context, particularly in education and public health. Extensive professional knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS and sexuality education are crucial. The role requires high-level technical writing abilities, excellent strategic and analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office and other IT applications.

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