Consultancy for communication and training on improved hygiene behaviors and healthy nutrition – Nationals only (12 months) Individual Consultant Long-term contract National Position

Consultancy for communication and training on improved hygiene behaviors and healthy nutrition – Nationals only (12 months)

Job no: 592170

Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: Cairo

Level: Consultancy

Location: Egypt

Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

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Methodology:

The assignment aims at developing a training package for WASH and nutrition awareness as a component of the school sanitation initiative. The assignment includes provision of technical assistance in delivering of capacity building and coaching, as well as developing the tools for monitoring and evaluation of training packages within targeted primary schools.

The task will be undertaken under the direct supervision and support of UNICEF’s WASH Officer, with technical inputs from UNICEF Nutrition specialist, Social Behavioral Change and other  dedicated technical staff , and in close coordination with the Water Companies and Ministry of Education concerned departments centrally and in the field with technical support from the National Nutrition Institute.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE:

ACTIVITIES

DELIVERABLES/ OUTCOMES

ESTIMATED DURATION TO COMPLETE

PAYMENT %

 Design a participatory rapid assessment study, get approval from UNICEF team 

Assessment design that captures both WASH and nutrition determinants, with tools tailored for school-aged children. And activities outline

5 days

5%

Carry rapid assessment in the field and present report

rapid assessment report with actionable recommendations for integrated WASH + nutrition interventions.

10

11%

Survey and review of existing materials and manuals on WASH and nutrition in schools, nationally and intenationally,. Developing conceptual framework and outline/contents of the training manuals. Develop an action plan for the whole assignment

Documentation of existing materials (including a comprehensive list [1] ), and identification of the background material for the training manual. Conceptual framework and outline submitted for review. Produce the mapping of current approach and proposed changes.

Inception report including all above and action plan submitted

15

16%

Update the training manual for Water Companies Awareness staff per the agreed upon conceptual framework and outline. Including modules on healthy eating practices, active lifestyles, resisting misleading food marketing and other topics as agreed .

Draft of manual with interactive nutrition + hygiene + other activities is submitted for review and approval by UNICEF

20

22%

Update the Training of Trainers materials.

TOT manual is developed, and submitted for review

6

6%

Provide technical support in the review of the materials (posters, brochures, colouring materials, etc.…)  designed by SBC for schools activities.

Materials are reviewed and ready for printing

6

6%

Conduct the relevant training workshops (5 iterations, 5-days/workshop), (dates to be arranged with partners). 

5 training workshops are conducted for Water Companies Awareness staff. Target audience: 20-25 staff member

25

27%

Provide coaching for the new trainers while conducting training to the school teachers

Coaching sessions are conducted to each group of trainers   ;Report submitted on training sessions

6

7%

Total

93

100 %

Conditions of work:

This is a short term, part time consultancy. The consultant will be working in coordination with the CSD Nutrition Specialist, WASH and SBC Officers to fulfil the tasks required. The assignment will entail field trips to conduct the ToT in the   targeted governorates as per the detailed activities mentioned above.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…  

-Equivalent of postgraduate degree in relevant fields (particularly in WASH education, public health or nutrition, social/behavioral sciences)

-10-15 years of work experience in school-based interventions

-Trainer with health background and specific knowledge of nutrition, WASH and Social and Behavioral Change Communication

-Extensive technical competence in developing subject matter and training manuals

-Previous experience in developing and carrying participatory rapid assessment and in Monitoring and evaluation

-Ability to conduct training of trainers’ courses (TOT),  with focus on behavior change communication

-Specific experience in working with governmental institutions as well as local, regional and international organizations

-Exceptional analytical and writing skills, especially in Arabic

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 results Refer a friend

Advertised: 06 Apr 2026 Egypt Standard Time
Deadline: 13 Apr 2026 Egypt Standard Time

Tagged as: Assessment, Coaching, Health, Monitoring, Nutrition, Review, SME, WASH

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