JOB DETAILS

Type of contract :Consultant Contract

Hiring Unit :Education Sector (ED)

Duty Station :Ukraine

Work location : On site

Duration of contract: 4 months April 2026 –July 2026 (4 months) with the possibility of extension

Hiring open to : External candidates 

Application deadline (Midnight UTC+2 Time) :15/04/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Only Ukrainian citizens physically residing in Ukraine

OVERVIEW

UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine is strengthening its engagement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to support post-war recovery, socio-economic reconstruction, and labour market transformation.

To support ongoing analytical and programmatic work and resource mobilisation efforts, UNESCO seeks to recruit a National TVET Consultant who will provide technical and operational support to an International Consultant and contribute to mapping, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project proposals. 

The National Consultant will work under the overall authority of the Head of UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine, the direct supervision of the Head of Education, working in close coordination with the International Consultant.

The National Consultant will play a key role in ensuring contextual relevance, local coordination, and data collection, while contributing to deliverables led by the International Consultant.

ASSIGNMENTS

The objective of this assignment is to support UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine, in coordination with the International Consultant, in:

Mapping the national TVET landscape and stakeholders; Supporting analytical work and evidence generation; Facilitating stakeholder engagement and coordination; Contributing to programme design and resource mobilization; Ensuring alignment with national priorities and UNESCO frameworks.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

National TVET Consultant will provide support to the International TVET consultant in following areas: 

1. Analytical and Mapping Support:

Support data collection and desk research on TVET actors; Assist in mapping stakeholders; Compile and organize data; Contribute to analysis and reporting.

2. Stakeholder Coordination and Liaison:

Facilitate communication with national stakeholders; Support meetings and workshops; Maintain stakeholder databases.

3. Programme Development Support:

Assist in drafting concept notes and proposals; Compile background information: Support identification of partners.

4. Coordination and Representation:

Support preparation for meetings; Participate in technical meetings.

5. Communication and Knowledge Products:

Support preparation of materials and reports; Document good practices.

CONTRACT DURATION

April 2026 –July 2026 (4 months) with the possibility of extension

DELIVERABLES

Contributions to mapping and analysis; Inputs to reports and proposals; Stakeholder database development; Regular Progress updates.

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COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)

Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

University degree in relevant field

WORK EXPERIENCE

3–5 years in TVET or related fields (employment, labour market analysis, etc); Experience working with international development partners and Ukrainian government.

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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Analytics, communication, coordination

LANGUAGES

Ukrainian (required); English (working knowledge).