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For every child, the right to education 

Consultancy Title: Methodist to support the development of SBC Capacity-Building Trainings for National Stakeholders (National, Belarus)

Section/Division/Duty Station: Communication section, UNICEF Belarus CO

Duration: August 2025 – 31 December 2025

Home/ office Based: Remote/Home-based

About UNICEF

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world”s leading children”s rights organization would like to hear from you. Over 75 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children”s survival, protection and development. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and abuse. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations, and governments.

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure the high-quality instructional design and adult-appropriate methodology for a series of Social and Behavior Change (SBC) capacity-building trainings to be delivered to national stakeholders, including government organizations, universities, and professional groups. The expert will work in close collaboration with the UNICEF SBC Officer to develop tailored, engaging, and practical training packages that meet the learning needs of adult professionals distinct from traditional pedagogical approaches used in university settings.

The selected expert will apply a modern andragogical approach centred on interactivity, relevance, and clarity, ensuring that training materials are tailored to the needs of adult professionals, practice-oriented and designed to effectively deliver key SBC concepts, tools and approaches.

Under the supervision of the SBC officer, the consultant will assist UNICEF in developing and adjusting training materials, including a review of a trainer’s guide developed by the SBC Officer, development of a participant workbook, visual aids, handouts learning. The expert will also provide feedback on draft presentations developed by the SBC Officer and regular coordination with an SBC trainer, contracted by UNICEF to deliver planned training, to ensure methodical alignment and readiness.

This consultancy is critical to guarantee the instructional integrity and accessibility of all materials used in SBC trainings. By adapting content to the learning preferences of adult professionals and ensuring consistency and quality across training cycles.

Scope of Work:

The consultancy will involve the following key components:

1. Develop methodical support for each training cycle:

• Review the trainer’s guide already developed for each training, suggesting session-by-session breakdowns, facilitation tips, timings, and interactive activities.
• Prepare a participant workbook with simplified explanations of core concepts, reflective tasks, applied exercises, and space for personal notes and action plans.
• Compile a materials checklist, indicating all physical and digital materials needed for the training, including those to be printed in advance.
• Design handouts and learning aids, including summary tables, exercises, and case examples adapted to the needs of each training group representing government organizations, universities, and professional groups.

1. Adapt content for adult learners:

• Review and revise trainer’s presentations to ensure their content is concise, engaging, and appropriate for professional adult audiences.
• Propose interactive methods and practical exercises to replace or complement existing theoretical content.
• Ensure training content avoids academic jargon and reflects evidence-based SBC principles.

1. Strengthen each training’s instructional design:

• Consult with the SBC trainer, the SBC Officer, and relevant institutional partners to understand the learning context, audience profile, and specific needs for each training cycle, and adapt materials accordingly to ensure relevance and practical application for participants.
• Integrate opportunities for reflection, experience sharing, and peer-learning.
• Develop trainer’s table or facilitation grid to provide trainer with at-a-glance navigation of the entire training plan.

1. Support the SBC trainer and UNICEF Team in ensuring high-quality preparation and delivery of each training:

• Participate in a pre-training alignment call with the assigned trainer and the SBC Officer before each training session to review materials, clarify flow, and agree on the methodical approach.
• Provide ad-hoc consultations throughout the assignment, as needed, to adjust materials based on feedback and context changes.

1. Ensure consistency and quality across all trainings:

• Standardize formatting across all materials for a cohesive look and feel.
• Submit finalized material packages at least 14 days prior to each training to allow for review and printing.
• Integrate feedback from previous trainings into the refinement of materials for future cohorts.

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables / Delivery Deadline:

Work Assignment Overview

Deliverables/ Outputs

Delivery deadline

Review the training program outline and presentation slides prepared by UNICEF SBC Officer.

Provide feedback on structure, flow, accessibility, and alignment with adult learning principles.

4 training programs reviewed

 

4 presentations reviewed

31 December 2025

Develop a full instructional package for each training. Adapt examples, exercises, and visuals to suit the specific training audience. Propose optional modules or slides based on institutional context and expected challenges.

4 trainer’s guides with clear facilitation notes, session objectives, timings, and methods.

 

4 participant workbooks with exercises, summary tables, reflection prompts, and space for notes.

 

4 trainer’s facilitation tables (overview grid of session components, timing, materials).

 

4 materials checklists (technical and print needs).

 

All handouts in printable format (e.g., case studies, group tasks, visual tools).

31 December 2025

Conduct a pre-training alignment call. Join a 45–60 minute preparatory call with the SBC trainer and the SBC Officer prior to each training to clarify structure and responsibilities, agree on adaptations, finalize the delivery flow. Provide minor consultations during training preparations (via phone/email) if changes or improvements are required.

3 calls

31 December 2025

Travel (if required as per TOR):

No travels is planned within this TOR.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Education, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Communication, or a related field.

Work experience/Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Minimum 3 years of proven professional experience in instructional design or methodology development for adult education and professional development programs.
• Deep knowledge of andragogical principles and ability to apply adult learning methods in diverse institutional settings.
• Experience in adapting training materials to different professional audiences and making content relatable through real-world examples, sector-specific language, and participatory methods.
• Fluency in Russian (spoken and written); ability to write in a clear, engaging, and practical tone for adult learners.
• Experience in working with UN agencies will be an asset

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently while maintaining close alignment with trainers and UNICEF staff.
• Cultural sensitivity, flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work under challenging and rapidly changing circumstances.
• Upholding high ethical standards

Requirements:

 Completed profile in UNICEF”s e-Recruitment system and

• Interested applicants should provide a letter of interest describing how they can contribute to the interventions listed under roles and responsibilities and why they should be selected for this position. In addition, they should share their latest CV/Resume and financial proposal  Financial Offer template Consultancy SBC methodologist.docx to undertake this job.
• Upload copy of academic credentials
• Financial proposal should be submitted using the financial offer template and must:
  • Reflect the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment period (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
  • Include travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR. Consultants are responsible for arranging their own transportation arrangements. UNICEF can provide office vehicle for some duty travel missions with prior agreement as per monthly travel plan approved by the supervisor.
  • Include any other costs: health insurance, payment of an incidental expenditure (such as bank charges, insurances, etc.) and living costs as applicable.
• Indicate your availability.
• Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
• At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
• Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

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.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements