For every child, the right to thrive
The National Consultant will provide technical support to UNICEF Turkmenistan in the design, layout, data visualization, and production of communication materials, publications, reports, and advocacy products across the sectors of Climate Change, Health and Nutrition, and Child Rights Monitoring. The consultant will ensure that all products meet UNICEF branding and accessibility standards and are presented in a user-friendly, visually engaging, and audience-appropriate format.
1. Climate Change/Disaster Risk Reduction
Support the development and visualization of climate change manuals, communication and advocacy materials under the Green School Programme and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives, including:
- Design and layout of Turkmen-language versions of Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) manuals across five disciplines (Nature Studies, Agriculture, Basic Life Skills, Geography, Ecology).
- Design and production of certificates, banners, posters, social media visuals, and event materials for the Green School Certification and the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction activities.
- Graphic design and visual support for the Green School Certification process, including assessment tools, communication materials, and recognition products.
- Layout, design, and finalization of the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2026 Youth Statement and related advocacy materials.
- Development of campaign materials and visualization products for the school greening campaign across 120 schools.
2. Health and Nutrition
Provide graphic design, publication layout, and visualization support for nutrition and health-related products, including:
- Design and layout of the Recipe Book for Parents on complementary feeding for children aged 6–24 months.
- Design, formatting, and data visualization of the Final School Nutrition Environment Report.
- Design and layout of the Home Visiting Assessment Report.
- Design and illustration of the Basic Life Skills Manual, including visual materials related to healthy nutrition, hygiene practices, and climate-related health risks.
- Development of infographics, illustrations, data dashboards, and communication assets that support dissemination of nutrition and health messages.
3. Child Rights Monitoring
Provide technical support for the visualization and communication of child rights and survey data, including:
- Development of communication and advocacy materials for the MICS Data for Kids initiative.
- Design and layout of user-friendly products presenting MICS+ findings for decision-makers.
- Development of data visualizations, infographics, fact sheets, web graphics, and digital content for dissemination of MICS+ Wave 1 and Wave 2 results.
- Adaptation of visual products for publication on the UNICEF Turkmenistan website and social media platforms.
- Support the preparation of presentations, briefs, and knowledge products based on survey findings.
The assignment will contribute to the timely delivery of high-quality UNICEF publications and communication materials, strengthen evidence-based advocacy through effective data visualization, and improve the accessibility and dissemination of information related to climate change, health and nutrition, and child rights monitoring in Turkmenistan.
Minimum requirements
Work Experience
Skills
Desirables
For every Child, you demonstrate...
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
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.
Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service
Remarks
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.