Consultant for Climate Landscape Analysis for Children

Consultant for Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC) in Syria 2026

Sector: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) 
Duration: 2 months
 Duty Station: Damascus, Syria (On-Site + Remote) 
Job no: 593032 
Contract type: Consultant 

Assignment Purpose

UNICEF Syria has committed to systematically integrating Climate, Environment, Energy, and Disaster Risk Reduction (CEED/CEE) across all programme components, aligned with:

• UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022–2025.
• MENA Climate Commitments (all COs to conduct CLAC).
• Syria 2023–2025 Country Programme and the preparation for 2027–2031 CPD.
• UN Strategic Framework for Syria 2022–2024 (UNSF).

A Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC) is now a required step to inform UNICEF programming, advocacy, partnerships, financing, and CPD development. The purpose of this consultancy is to produce an updated, comprehensive, and actionable Climate Landscape Analysis for Children (CLAC) for Syria, capturing:

• The national climate, environment, and energy (CEE) context and trends.
• Impacts of CEE issues on children and child rights.
• Policy, institutional, and financing landscape.
• Gaps, opportunities, and UNICEF’s comparative advantage.
• Recommendations for integrating climate action across all programme sectors.

This analysis will guide UNICEF Syria in strategically positioning itself in the climate–child nexus, enhancing climate-resilient programming, and informing CPD development, resource mobilization, and partnerships. (To review the complete Terms of Reference, please visit the following link: Terms of Reference)

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in climate science, environmental management, geography, disaster risk reduction, public policy, or related fields.
• Work Experience: Five years of professional experience in issues of Climate, energy and environment and child rights (research, teaching/training), policy and development studies.
• Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
  • Experience conducting climate or environmental assessments and CLAC in fragile or crisis contexts (MENA preferred).
  • Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in primary data collection, and the use of qualitative analysis software.
  • Demonstrates excellent writing skills and strong communication, essential for the development of technical documents.
• Languages: English and Arabic will be an asset.
• Desirables: Proven experience in child rights/social sectors. Experience working for UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset.
• Other: Technical Proposal of the suggested methodology to show understanding of the assignment and timeline.

Values and Policies

UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do. The organization is committed to protecting the rights of every child and supports inclusive diversity in its global workforce (regardless of race, gender, religion, or disability). UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

UNICEF maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

1. An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
2. Cover letter.
3. A separate financial proposal.
4. Technical Proposal of the suggested methodology.

Note: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes, and will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.