UNICEF Bangladesh is hiring: Consultant (7 months, home-based): Policy-Writing C

Consultant (7 months, home‑based): Policy‑Writing Consultant (Cybersecurity), Governance, Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP)

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Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: Geneva

Level: Consultancy

Location: Switzerland

Categories: Partnerships, Fund Raising

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.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

Scope Of Work

Under the direction of the Chief, Governance, and general guidance of the Chief Information Security, and administrative supervision of a NatCom & Governance Specialist, the individual consultant will:

• Review, research and update existing guidance documents on nonprofit governance topics related to Cybersecurity framework (including IT governance, information security focused more on the role of board, cyber‑oversight and cyber‑resilience)
• Consult with relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Contribute to technical advisory and training resources on nonprofit governance as needed.
• Review or develop other guidance documents as agreed.

Payment will be made on submission of an invoice and satisfactory completion of the above‑mentioned deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if deliverables/outputs are incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines. All materials developed will remain the copyright of UNICEF and UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future.

Education

• An Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required: Information Security, Information Management, Risk, Audit, Business Administration, Corporate Governance or Policy, or other disciplines relevant to nonprofit governance. Alternatively, a first‑level university degree (Bachelor's degree or higher), in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Cybersecurity Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) would be desirable.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in policy or guidance development including research and writing is required.
• Demonstrated experience in developing corporate or nonprofit governance policy and guidance documents, and capacity building materials is required.
• Experience and knowledge of concepts related to organizational (nonprofit/NGO) governance structures, processes and requirements is required, with a specific focus on internal controls, enterprise risk management, information security, cybersecurity and IT governance frameworks.

Language

• Fluency in English is required spoken and written. Knowledge of an additional UN language is desirable.

Other

• Proven experience in (policy) writing is required.
• Proficiency with standard MS Office applications (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.) is required.
• Experience and excellent research skills and strong organizational / strategic / analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and consultatively within a team, as well as in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, and follow established policies and procedures, is essential.
• Familiarity with UNICEF and National Committees is an asset.

Remarks

The application should include a short cover letter and a sample of writing work. Sample work can include a previous document, a publication, etc. and may be uploaded online or shared electronically (please do not submit any documents with proprietary requirements or confidential elements). All copyrights should be noted.

United Nations Equal Opportunity Statement

UNICEF is a diversity and inclusion organisation committed to applying United Nations policies and guidelines ensuring the effective recruitment and selection of a workforce that is diverse and representative of the population in which UNICEF operates.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Application Timeline

Advertised: 18 Nov 2025 W. Europe Standard Time

Deadline: 24 Nov 2025 W. Europe Standard Time