Individual Consultant: Policy Framework for Peri-Urban Sanitation and Urban–Rural Convergence under Swachh Bharat Mission – (open to National Candidates only) Individual Consultant National Position Short term contract NEW

Individual Consultant: Policy Framework for Peri-Urban Sanitation and Urban–Rural Convergence under Swachh Bharat Mission – (open to National Candidates only)

Job no: 592514

Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: New Delhi

Level: Consultancy

Location: India

Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

Individual Consultant:  Policy Framework for Peri-Urban Sanitation and Urban–Rural Convergence under Swachh Bharat Mission – (open to National Candidates only) 

Duty Station: New Delhi

Contract Duration: 05 months.  

Closing Date: 27 April 2026

Please note that the contract is delivery-based with a specific delivery schedule. Consultant should manage their own time and ensure submission of the deliverables as per the schedule. As consultancy contracts are deliverable based, an individual may hold concurrent contracts. Consultants will largely be remote/home-based, not office-based. However, the consultant will be required to visit the UNICEF office premises for meetings as required/agreed with the contract supervisor.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 74 years working in continuously improving the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence, with goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office. We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here. UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED-   ToR – Consultant – Policy framework for peri-urban sanitation and urban-rural convergence under SBM.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

The application is to be submitted through the online portal and must contain three separate attachments, as follows:

A Cover Letter (max 2 pages) detailing the suitability of the candidate for the job in terms of education background, experience, and professional certification, if any (to be uploaded online under “Cover Letter” tab)

An updated CV demonstrating all requirements stated above (to be uploaded online under “CV/Resume” tab)

A financial proposal indicating all-inclusive amount against each of the deliverable, as per the template attached-   Financial Proposal Template – Policy framework for peri-urban sanitation and urban-rural convergence und.docx . Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving (to be uploaded online under “Financial Bid” tab). 

Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark “n/a or 00”, under the fee related questions in the online application form.

Without all the above three documents, your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.

Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.

Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.

Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.

Women, trans, non-binary and gender diverse candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

General Terms and Conditions for the Consultancy Contract is attached-   General Terms and Conditions of Contract (Consultants).pdf , for your reference.

For any clarifications, please contact:

UNICEF

Supply & Procurement Section,

73, Lodi Estate,

New Delhi 110003

Email: indconsultants@unicef.org

Advertised: 17 Apr 2026 India Standard Time

Deadline: 27 Apr 2026 India Standard Time

Work Mode: Remote, Hybrid

Advertised: 17 Apr 2026 India Standard Time
Deadline: 27 Apr 2026 India Standard Time

Tagged as: Consultant, Policy

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