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The consultant will contribute to priority workstreams spanning EU digital policy advocacy, global thought leadership, support to regional efforts including the African Task Force on Child Online Protection, and responsive expert analysis across emerging issues in child online protection. This includes advancing UNICEF’s positions within key EU legislative processes, strengthening multisector engagement through high‑visibility convenings, and supporting strategic global discussions on cutting‑edge developments affecting children’s rights and safety in the digital environment.
Across all workstreams, the consultant will deliver high-quality outputs that strengthen UNICEF’s influence on regulatory and governance debates related to artificial intelligence, platform regulation, and emerging topics in online child protection. The role will also provide strategic and technical support to UNICEF staff and partners at regional and country levels. This TOR outlines phase 1 of the assignment, with phase 2 and a costed extension foreseen once funding is secured.
- Demonstrated expert and up-to-date knowledge of child online protection frameworks, trends, and best practices.
- Proven experience engaging with private sector stakeholders, including technology companies, industry partners, or corporate networks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven high-quality writing skills, including fluency in English, and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in Spanish or French will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical support and advisory services to government counterparts.Knowledge of digital governance frameworks and child rights principles.
- Demonstrated capacity-building and training facilitation skills.
- Experience or familiarity with governance standards, legal frameworks, and legal reform processes.
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any 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.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.