TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Project for the Prevention Measures against Drug Use among Children and Youth in Samoa project, funded by the Government of Japan, aims to address Samoa’s escalating drug crisis by strengthening prevention, protection, and response mechanisms for children and adolescents. A key component of Output 3 involves the rehabilitation and establishment of child friendly service hubs in hospitals, police stations, and community spaces.
To support the design and implementation of these hard‑component interventions, UNICEF requires a qualified technical consultant to undertake facility assessments, carry out community and stakeholder consultations, prepare construction related documentation, and advise on suitable implementation modalities.
Minimum requirements
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in infrastructure assessment, design, or construction supervision.
Language Requirements
- English and Samoan
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
Experience working on: Child‑friendly or community spaces, public buildings (schools, clinics, police stations), and small‑scale rehabilitation works
Strong skills in BoQ preparation, cost estimation, and technical reporting.
- Demonstrated experience conducting community consultations.
- Commitment to UNICEF safeguarding and PSEA standards.
Desirables
Knowledge of Samoa building standards is an asset.
- Experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies is an advantage.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.
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 promoting 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 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
Remarks
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.