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National Consultant - Engineer in Osh city (Open to Nationals of Kyrgyzstan only)

Job no: 583733
Contract type: Consultant
Level: Consultancy
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Categories: Disability

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:  

The consultant is expected to provide the technical supervision for rehabilitation works of two kindergartens:

Kindergarten #1: "Kurmanjan Datka" (#76), located on Abzhalova Street (on the territory of the former School #36). Osh City

Kindergarten #2: "Tunuk Nariste" (#75), located at №2/37a A. Malabekova Street. Osh City

The work includes supervising the detailed list of works mentioned in the bill of quantities (BOQ) and technical drawings, as well as building documentation and other relevant documents.

Scope of Work related to 2 Kindergartens:

1. Site Supervision: Regularly visit the site to monitor the entire renovation process through substantial completion and during the Defects and Liability Period (DLP).
2. Work Initiation: Initiate all work on the site.
3. Contract and Payment Management: Manage the contract and verify all payments.
4. Work Acceptance: Accept all completed work.
5. Defects and Liability Period (DLP) Closure

• Acceptance of works after the Defects and Liability Period has finished.
• Conduct a final site inspection and create a list of any remaining defects, if needed.
• Control the elimination of defects by the contractor before the final payment is made.

Work assignment overview:

1. Monitoring of the reconstruction projects by 30 November 2025 - 90% of work

1.1. Progress report per each stage of the construction work based on close monitoring of reconstruction activities, by undertaking regular site visits and conducting regular technical meetings including joint monitoring with relevant Government technical services; the report will reflect follow up progress for each activity per milestones to ensure work compliance with norms, standards, and timeline, including verifications of quality and precautions on health and safety standards on ground.

2.  Closure of the project including covering the period of DLP by 30 June 2026 - 10%

2.1. Provide final DPL report based on participation in the partial, substantial, and final reception of works after verifying the correction of all defects during the DLP; relevant certificates prepared and issued.

2.2. Contract Performance Evaluation prepared in assistance to UNICEF Contract Administrator on contract close-out; the final completion report by the construction company checked for no physical defects occurred during the 6-month period after the construction completion.

Travel:

If consultant based in Bishkek:

Travel Local: Total not less than 10 visits to the reconstruction sites in Osh for the period of consultancy should be planned, if consultant is based outside Osh.

The consultant is required to undertake local travel to the reconstruction sites in Osh. The total number of site visits must not be less than ten (10) for the entire consultancy period.  

This requirement will be met through a maximum of five (5) separate return trips (flights) from the Bishkek to Osh (in case if Bishkek based consult is applying).

TRAVEL SCHEDULE AND CONSTRAINTS:

Minimum Total Site Visits -10 visits

Maximum Flights -5 return flights Bishkek/ Osh

Minimum Visits per Flight - 2 visits to the reconstruction site(s) per trip

Accommodation - Each trip requires an overnight stay in Osh

The fee for hotel accommodation can be reimbursed, up to a maximum of twenty (20) nights for the duration of the contract.

Please visit the TOR  ToR Engineer.docx and attach along with the application the financial offer  fin offer.xlsx

To qualify for this position, you will have

• University degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or other relevant area.

• Valid recognized Government Certificate for Structural Design Engineering supervision and/or for Expertise for engineering/construction works issued by State Construction Committee  

• Experience in the preparation of specifications for construction/reconstruction.

• Minimum 5 years of consecutive working experience in managing and supervising medium to large-scale (re) construction works in the public sector; Working experience in the area of preparation, implementation, monitoring and quality control of technical/ (re)construction projects.

• Proven experience in financial control of construction works (BoQ (bill of quantities), verification of executed works, etc.);

• Experience of construction of buildings in health sector would be an asset 

• Experience of working with international organization would be an advantage.

• Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian and English is required.  

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks: 

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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Advertised: 21 Oct 2025 Central Asia Standard Time
Deadline: 30 Oct 2025 Central Asia Standard Time

National consultant (team leader) to undertake evaluation of a model for integrated, child and family-centred services for children with disabilities in Suzak district

Job no: 585098
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Bishkek
Level: Consultancy
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

The evaluation team leader's scope of work will be as following:

• Undertake desk review of project related documentation and available project data as per internal division with the team member;
• Finalize and submit the inception report: short (no more than 15 pages) inception report. This report should include the tasks, proposed methodologies, annotated outline of the report and timeline according to the TOR. It should also incorporate, in annex, a brief literature review
• Prepare a presentation and present Inception Report to the Evaluation Reference Group (ERG);
• Lead and organize the field work including division of responsibilities with the team member;
• Prepare a presentation and present initial findings to the Evaluation Reference Group members.
• Submit draft report for Evaluation Reference Group validation.
• Submit final evaluation report and powerpoint presentation: 30-page report that meets UNICEF Quality Assurance criteria. The report should be accompanied by a powerpoint presentation on key findings and recommendations to be presented for UNICEF and government partners.
• Develop 4-page brief in Russian and English based on the final report

50 working days from November 2025 - February 2026;

There is planned 5 full day travel to Suzak please include financial offer  financial table.xlsx

National consultant to contribute to undertaking of the evaluation of a model for integrated, child and family-centred services for children with disabilities in Suzak district (team member).

Job no: 585099
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Bishkek
Level: Consultancy
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

The team member will undertake the following tasks:

• Undertake systemic desk review of project related documentation and available project data jointly with the team leader as per agreed division of labour;
• Contribute to the development of the Inception and Final Reports that meet UNICEF’s quality criteria;
• Schedule interviews with project stakeholders;
• Undertake the field work as per division of labour with the team leader;
• Contribute to the development of presentations and 4-page brief in Russian and English based on the final report;

Duration is 45 working days from November 2025 till February 2026. Please provide your financial offer  fin table.xlsx

Partnership Officer (NOB), Fixed Term, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan #133558

Job no: 585266
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Bishkek
Level: NO-2
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Categories: Communication

For every child, the right to a future

The NOB Partnership Officer supports the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of resource mobilization and communication strategies. The officer will provide research, analysis, and strategic recommendations to the Representative and the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Taskforce. This role contributes to broader organizational strategies to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, accelerating results for children and young people.

How can you make a difference?

• Resource Mobilisation: The Country Office has a Resource Mobilisation Strategy 2023-2027 to support the achievement of results outlined in the country programme. It provides an overarching vision and a unified framework for resource mobilization across all levels of the office. The implementation of the strategy requires close collaboration with the Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Taskforce.
• Networking and partnerships: The Country Office maintains and regularly updates a strategic network of individuals, groups, organizations and fora that are essential to advancing the communication objectives. These partnerships are continuously developed to enhance outreach, advocacy and resource mobilisation efforts.
• Communication strategy:  The Country Office has a clear Communication and Advocacy strategy and an accompanying workplan aimed at elevating children's issues in the public domain, building political will in support of UNICEF's mission, and strengthening organization's credibility and brand. The strategy also supports global and national fundraising efforts through targeted communication initiatives.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JD Partnership.docx

Advertised: 24 Oct 2025 Central Asia Standard Time
Deadline: 07 Nov 2025 Central Asia Standard Time

Communication (Digital) Associate (GS6), Fixed Term, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, #133559

Job no: 585260
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Bishkek
Level: G-6
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Categories: Communication

Under the close supervision of the Communication Specialist, the Communication Associate (Digital) will assist in planning, designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating digital communication initiatives to support the advocacy, communication and private sector fundraising strategy of the Country Office, including the management of social media platforms and the website.

How can you make a difference?

KEY END-RESULTS

1. Communication strategy: Effective support is provided to the Communication Specialist for preparing various communication products and materials that support the country communication and advocacy strategy, resource mobilization and media partnerships as per the office communication and advocacy action plan.
2. Website Management: Effective and timely assistance is provided for the management of the website through planning, gathering, and publishing content on the website to support the communication and advocacy strategy and regional and global campaigns and priorities.
3. Social media: Effective and timely support is provided for developing content and managing social media accounts. This includes fostering relationships with young creators and social media influencers to position children’s issues at the centre of the digital platforms, communicating UNICEF's work across the country through inclusive storytelling, and adapting content for Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR).
4. Monitoring and evaluation: Effective support for monitoring metrics and evaluating performance of the website and the social media platforms is provided to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of the country office's digital communication efforts. Deliver analytical reports with results on a timely basis.
5. Administrative support: Efficient procurement of supplies and services, including vendor availability checks, quotation collection, contract finalization, payment processing, and ongoing budget monitoring.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here  JD.doc

Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (NOC) Fixed term, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan #133554

Job no: 585268
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Bishkek
Level: NO-3
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Categories: Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM-E) Specialist reports to the Deputy Representative. Regardless of the reporting line, the PM-E Specialist must have direct access to the Representative on evaluation and will work in a matrix management relationship with the Regional Evaluation Advisor for evaluation-related responsibilities. The PM-E Specialist supervises the HACT Programme Officer (NOA) and Programme Associate (GS-6).

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative Level 4, The Specialist  provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance to support programme performance planning and monitoring.

The Specialist is also responsible for leading UNICEF's work to strengthen national capacities for monitoring the situation of children and implementation of the CRC primarily through data generation, situation analysis, evaluation and improved evidence and policy interface. The specific role of the position in contributing to the overall achievement of the CPD 2023-2027 is the following:

1. Setting Standards for programme performance planning and monitoring, facilitating UNICEF internal planning and monitoring and overall planning process within UNICEF and with UN organizations ensuring its regular monitoring. This encompasses direct work and support to all teams in the programme, UN Country Team and direct work with national stakeholders;
2. Strengthening national data systems for child rights monitoring and influencing the national child rights monitoring agenda to position outcomes for children using data, analysis, evaluation results and other forms of evidence in line with CRC recommendations, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), national targets and other frameworks, including supporting national capacities in CRC reporting and monitoring; andworking with National Statistical Offices and other members of the national statistical system to improve the availability, disaggregation and recency of national data and evidence from all possible sources, with a potential for inter-operability and real-time monitoring systems;
3. Managing UNICEF's evaluation portfolio and enhancing national evaluation capacities, coordinating and leading UNICEF's evaluation and overall evidence agenda. This encompasses direct programme work with national stakeholders and linkages and support to all teams in the programme;
4. Managing and coordinating UNICEF's evidence planning, facilitating the discussion on prioritising UNICEF-supported data and evidence generation, reinforcing quality assurance, seeking and coordinating strong linkages between evidence-generation activities, wherever appropriate and feasible and ensuring evidence uptake.
5. UNICEF programme management in child rights monitoring, engaging in programme design, establishing partnerships, and monitoring the performance of activities under the purview of the post, including the optimum use of resources.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JD PME NOC.docx