JOB DESCRIPTION

How can you make a difference? 

Under the overall guidance of the UNICEF ECD Specialist, the consultant shall provide high level executive support to the execution of the 2025 Pacific ECD Forum, including:

Planning, Management & Partnerships

Support to develop and implement an Events Plan and Timeline including schedule of deliverables, budget and logistics
Support with all event delivery elements within time limits.
Coordinate support for the event including options and agreements for interested stakeholders to support through financial, in-kind and other creative mechanisms.

Event Coordination & Logistics

Support the facilitation of the logistics for all events,
Support the planning and execution of the Forum

Documentation

Provide wrap-up correspondence with participating attendees and partners/sponsors, including thank you notes, evaluation surveys, as well as sharing media recap of event
Properly turn-over all forum documents to UNICEF, including participant database & evaluation forms

Please refer to the ToR ( TOR_ECD_ForumAdminSupport.pdf) for further information on the deliverables and the timelines.

GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS:  

Please submit a CV and brief technical proposal as well as a separate financial offer along with your application. The financial proposal should be a lump sum amount for all the deliverables and should show a break down for the following:

Monthly / Daily fees– based on the deliverables in the Terms of Reference above.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

An undergraduate University degree in social sciences, business management, administration, finance or any other relevant field of discipline.

Experience & Skills:

At least 2 years of experience in high level event planning, execution, coordination and logistics management skills for successful events with regional and international participants.
Work experience in the Pacific Islands region, including knowledge of the Pacific regional architecture, is required.
Experience working with UNICEF or a UN system agency is an asset.
Proven ability to work independently, liaising with and engaging diverse and very busy stakeholders, and effective.
Ability to work under pressure both independently and as a team member.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Language:

Fluency in English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Date Posted: 2025-03-19

Application Deadline: 25-Mar-25

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Experience in Months: 60