Технічний консультант/ка

Under the authority of the Head of UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine and the direct supervision of the designated Deputy Minister of Education and Science, in close coordination with the Ministry’s team, in cooperation with the MHPSS Specialist and National Project Officers, UNESCO is looking to recruit a team of technical consultants to support the Ministry of Education and Science in the development of policies, strategies, plans, protocols and tools for the transformation of the mental health and psychosocial support provision in the education system.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure alignment of work with the MHPSS Vision developed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and UNESCO and provisions defined by the Law of Ukraine “On the Mental Health Care System of Ukraine.”
• Support the development and implementation of policies, strategies, plans, and tools for the MHPSS system in education sector, in particular with regard to:
  - the functioning of Inclusive Resource Centers (IRCs);
  - the role and operation of the psychological service in the education system;
  - school-level policies for preventing and responding to bullying and other forms of violence.
• Analyze and systematize results of project activities and prepare recommendations for strengthening the system of MHPSS and the Safe Educational Environment.
• Support the planning and implementation of pilot projects testing new approaches in the fields of MHPSS, inclusion, and violence prevention in education institutions.
• Engage stakeholders (education institutions, public authorities, communities) in consultations and coordination, including in areas of regulatory frameworks and financing.
• Apply risk management approaches to ensure the effective and timely implementation of project activities.

Working conditions 

The consultant is expected to work on-site, offline, in the premises of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in Kyiv. The consultant will carry out the assignment under the direct supervision of the designated Deputy Minister of Education and Science, in close coordination with the Ministry’s team and UNESCO.

Deliverables/Products:

Deliverable 1 (Month 1). Submit a monthly progress report (minimum 5 pages) summarizing activities carried out, with specific analysis of the current functioning of Inclusive Resource Centers (IRCs), the education psychological service, and school-level violence prevention mechanisms in pilot communities. Include identified challenges, risks, and recommendations. 

Deliverable 2 (Month 2). Submit a monthly progress report (minimum 5 pages) providing an updated project implementation plan, reflecting the current context, deviations from the initial plan, risk analysis, and coordination needs between IRCs, psychological services, and schools. 

Deliverable 3 (Month 3). Submit a monthly progress report (minimum 5 pages) identifying priority regions for scaling up. Include justification for selection, statistics on educational infrastructure, MHPSS and IRC capacities, and contact details of key stakeholders. 

Deliverable 4 (Month 4). Submit a monthly progress report (minimum 5 pages) on results achieved in pilot communities, including quantitative and qualitative indicators, progress toward goals, and an analysis of school-level anti-bullying and violence prevention practices. 

Deliverable 5 (Month 5). Submit a monthly progress report (minimum 5 pages) presenting a detailed scaling-up plan for identified regions, specifying roles of IRCs, psychological services, and schools, and outlining procurement, communication, and risk management strategies. 

Deliverable 6 (Month 6). Submit a monthly progress report (minimum 5 pages) assessing the first month of implementation in the new regions, analyzing activities, progress against performance indicators, stakeholder collaboration, and providing recommendations for further development. 

Required Qualifications

Academic qualification

•    Completed full-time higher education (Master’s degree or higher) from a university or equivalent institution in the fields of education, psychology, public administration, social sciences, or related areas.

Professional experience and skills

•    At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management, policy development, or service delivery in the education sector.
•    Direct experience working with one or more of the following:
- Inclusive Resource Centers (IRCs);
- the psychological service in the education system;
- development or implementation of school-level anti-bullying/violence prevention policies.
•    Proven knowledge of the regulatory and financial frameworks governing education and child protection in Ukraine.
•    Demonstrated experience in cooperation with public authorities at local and national levels.
•    Experience in projects supported by international organizations or donor-funded initiatives.
•    Strong analytical, reporting, and organizational skills.
•    Excellent computer literacy and ability to use office software and digital collaboration tools.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in sensitive contexts.

Selection and Recruitment Process

Please note that all candidates must submit their up-to-date UNESCO curriculum vitae form and letter of expression in English by email to the following email address: [email protected] and provide complete and accurate information.

The CV submission deadline is October, 16 till 17.00.

Please indicate your expected financial reward in your CV.

UNESCO places great emphasis on ensuring that the objectives of the work assignment, as described in the Terms of Reference, are met. Accordingly, in evaluating the applications for the assignment, attention will focus first and foremost on the technical elements. 

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc., for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted further, and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.