Akelius Programme Consultant, Education section, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 19 months, remote work (open for National consultants only)

Under the direct supervision of the Education Officer and under the guidance of the Education Specialist , the consultant is responsible for providing technical support in the implementation of the Akelius initiative, contributing to a quality scale-up by ensuring technical support to key partners (CSOs, teacher training institutes and education ministries), providing monitoring of activities within schools, monitoring of equipment usage, feedback collection and knowledge exchange between different administrative units and schools and regular reporting of these activities and serving as a technical resource person for schools and partners.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0007197 External ToR.pdf

Bachlelprs degree in Education, social sciences, public policy, law and international relations, or other relevant disciplines

At least 3 years of professional experience in project coordination

At least 2 years of professional experience in digital learning and education technology

Strong ICT skills, including the use of MS Office and digital apps for learning;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including intercultural sensitivity;

Strong facilitation skills and ability to work independently and proactively;

Excellent professional writing skills;

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion with confidential information;

Valid driver's license (B category)

Fluency in English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

Experience in the UN Common System;

Experience with the Akelius digital learning app.

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

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

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 reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. 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.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)   TMC0007197 Financial proposal template.docx

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 Central European Daylight Time
Applications close: 26 Oct 2026 Central European Standard Time

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