This consultancy role with UNICEF Ethiopia is more than a technical assignment—it’s a chance to shape the future of adolescent education in one of Africa’s most dynamic contexts. If you’re passionate about equipping young people with life skills that bridge learning to earning, this opportunity allows you to leave a lasting impact. UNICEF is seeking a seasoned professional who can design, validate, and digitize a comprehensive life skills module for adolescents aged 15–18. The role is home‑based but deeply connected to Ethiopia’s education sector, offering both global influence and local relevance.
International Adolescent Life Skills Education Consultant (Home Based)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Consultancy (83 working days)
Application Deadline: 06 January 2026
Application Link: Apply Here
About UNICEF
UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. In Ethiopia, UNICEF serves more than 15 million children through programs in education, child protection, health, nutrition, and social policy.
Purpose of Assignment
The consultant will provide technical assistance to develop a comprehensive transferable/life skills education module for adolescents (15–18 years) in schools and non‑formal training settings. The module will:
- Align with global and national frameworks.
- Integrate into Ethiopia’s formal curricula as a co‑curricular program.
- Incorporate gender‑transformative, inclusive, and adolescent‑responsive approaches.
- Equip adolescents with cognitive, social, and emotional skills to support school completion, higher education, vocational pathways, and informed life decisions.
- Promote resilience, social cohesion, and peacebuilding competencies within the Humanitarian‑Development‑Peace (HDP) nexus.
Key Skills Domains
- Cognitive: Critical Thinking, Problem‑Solving, Creativity, Innovation
- Social: Communication, Collaboration, Teamwork, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution
- Emotional: Self‑Management, Resilience, Coping, Empathy
Scope of Work
- Desk Review: Analyze existing curricula and frameworks.
- Module Development: Design and digitize transferable skills content.
- Stakeholder Consultation: Engage MoE, REBs, MoWCA, BoWCAs, and partners (ILO, UNHCR, World Bank, NGOs).
- Capacity Building: Develop ToT guidelines and train facilitators.
- Validation: Pilot, refine, and finalize module for MoE approval.
Deliverables
- Inception report and mapping study.
- Draft and final transferable skills module.
- Digital content version of the module.
- Monitoring & Evaluation tools.
- Training of Trainers (ToT) manual and sessions.
- Final report with lessons learned and recommendations.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Education, Gender, Curriculum Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in skills development and education systems, preferably in developing country contexts.
- Proven experience producing teaching/learning materials for adolescents.
- Strong knowledge of Ethiopia’s education sector and global youth empowerment issues.
- Ability to provide technical advice and collaborate with government counterparts.
- Experience in fragile or humanitarian settings is highly desirable.
UNICEF Core Values & Competencies
- Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability (CRITAS).
- Builds partnerships, demonstrates ethical awareness, achieves results, innovates, manages complexity, acts strategically, and collaborates effectively.
Why Join UNICEF Ethiopia?
This consultancy offers a unique platform to influence adolescent education at scale. You’ll contribute to resilience, empowerment, and peacebuilding for Ethiopia’s youth while working with a global leader in child rights.
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