Global Menstrual Health and Hygiene - Advocacy, Measurement and Learning Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to strengthen UNICEF’s global leadership on menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) by advancing advocacy, accountability, monitoring, knowledge management, and partnerships. The consultant will support the implementation of the global MHH agenda, including tracking progress against commitments, strengthening country-level monitoring systems, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and promoting knowledge-sharing. The role will also support the UNICEF–Kimberly-Clark partnership through advocacy, capacity building, resource development, programme learning, and cross-country exchange to improve health, education, and wellbeing outcomes for girls and women. The consultant will contribute to UNICEF's strategic goals in WASH and gender equality.
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of the global MHH agenda, tracking progress against commitments and strengthening country-level monitoring systems. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and promote knowledge-sharing on MHH. Support the UNICEF–Kimberly-Clark partnership through advocacy, capacity building, resource development, programme learning, and cross-country exchange. Develop and disseminate MHH advocacy materials and knowledge products for diverse audiences. Coordinate MHH-related activities across multiple countries, teams, and sectors, including WASH, health, education, and gender. Provide technical guidance and support to country offices on MHH programming and policy. Contribute to the development of MHH strategies and action plans. Monitor and evaluate the impact of MHH interventions. Organize and facilitate consultations, advocacy activities, and knowledge exchange events with governments, development partners, civil society, and country programme teams. Ensure alignment of MHH activities with UNICEF’s global strategies and mandates.
Work Experience
At least seven years of experience working in a field related to menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), including global and/or multi-country programming.
Skills
Excellent understanding of MHH programming, evidence, approaches, policy, and systems strengthening, Expertise in MHH monitoring and measurement, Strong advocacy skills, Knowledge of key global and national MHH stakeholders, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Experience developing technical, advocacy, training, and knowledge products, Experience facilitating consultations and advocacy activities, Experience engaging diverse stakeholders, Capacity to work in a dynamic environment, Ability to coordinate across multiple countries, teams, and sectors, Experience in WASH, health, education, and gender programming, Programme learning and knowledge management