- Company: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
- Location: Abuja (Remote + travel)
- Job type: Consultant
- Deadline: 14th October, 2026
About the role
UNICEF is seeking a National Consultant to support the ASWA III programme. This is a 6-month consultancy based in Abuja, primarily remote with travel requirements. You will help document progress, build evidence systems for WASH impacts on health and education, and support government stakeholders in advancing sustainability and high-level initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop four knowledge products documenting progress on climate resilience, sustainability, and gender-transformative WASH.
- Establish indicators and collect baseline (2024), 2025, and 2026 data on key health and education outcomes in targeted LGAs in Kaduna and Adamawa.
- Support state governments to institutionalize priority actions in sustainability plans and assist the federal government in implementing activities from January 2026 to 2027.
- Support the federal government with HOSI engagements, including preparations for the UN Water Conference (December 2026) and the Nigeria Water Compact.
- Provide learning and adaptive management recommendations to strengthen implementation and programme effectiveness.
Requirements
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Health, Community Health, Public Administration, Social Sciences, WASH Engineering, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related fields.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in WASH and public health.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting high-level government engagements for international conferences.
- Proven expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), including data management and collection tools.
- Strong track record in applying evidence to inform programme design, strategy, and policy.
- Experience in knowledge management, quantitative and qualitative research, and WASH service sustainability.
- Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of Hausa or local languages in Kaduna and Adamawa is a strong asset.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the UNICEF recruitment portal. Please submit an up-to-date TMS profile and CV, a Cover Letter, and a separate financial proposal in the required template format.
