Remote UNICEF Job Opportunity in Child Protection and Education

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is offering a consultancy opportunity in Libya for 2026 for the position of National Baity Coordinator, within the Child Protection and Education Sections. The consultancy will run for 24 months on a remote basis, with required field visits within Libya.

The consultancy aims to support and further develop UNICEF’s Baity Programme, which focuses on strengthening child protection and education services through community-based centers located across different areas of Libya. The program seeks to improve children’s access to essential services and enhance the quality of support provided to them.

The consultant will coordinate program activities among implementing partners, Baity centers, donors, and UNICEF sections, while also supporting budget monitoring, data analysis, reporting, and the development of shared tools and systems.

Benefits

• Work with UNICEF for two years (24 months).

• Opportunity to work remotely, with required field visits within Libya.

• Gain experience in managing and coordinating humanitarian and education programs.

• Collaborate with national institutions, international organizations, and donors.

• Develop skills in project management, budgeting, data analysis, and reporting.

• Contribute to the development of child protection and education programs and the improvement of services for children.

• Gain experience in partnership building and strengthening the capacities of local institutions.

• Contribute to developing program sustainability plans and transitioning management to national entities.

• Baity Programme Coordination and Management: Monitor the activities of Baity centers and implementing partners, and align work plans, objectives, and budgets to ensure high-quality program implementation.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze performance and funding data, prepare donor reports, and provide recommendations on resource allocation and service improvement.

• Partnerships and Service Quality: Develop shared tools and standards among partners, and improve referral, follow-up, and coordination mechanisms in child protection and education.

• Sustainability Strategy Development: Prepare a plan to gradually transfer programme management to Libyan institutions, document lessons learned, and develop recommendations for the next phase.

• A bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

  • Social Sciences

  • International Development

  • Humanitarian Affairs

  • Public Administration

  • Or another related field

• Applicants with a degree in another field may also be considered if they have extensive and relevant experience in managing humanitarian programs in Libya.

• At least 5 years of professional experience managing and coordinating humanitarian programs in Libya, including child protection or education programs implemented with partners.

• Experience managing multi-partner projects, including monitoring budgets, work plans, objectives, and donor reports.

• Experience in data analysis and information management, including the use of Excel and Power BI.

• Knowledge of UNICEF program monitoring mechanisms and coordination in the education and child protection sectors.

• Familiarity with Libya’s institutional environment and civil society organizations.

• Strong skills in coordination, negotiation, and partnership management.

• Fluency in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.

• Previous experience implementing Baity centers or similar integrated child protection and education service centers is preferred.

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