Community Engagement Consultant – Strengthening Systems in Islamabad

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a National Community Engagement Consultant to strengthen community engagement mechanisms in Islamabad for a 2.5‑month assignment. The consultant will work on integrating social‑behavior‑change (SBC) approaches into service delivery and improving coordination across sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Assess existing community engagement systems and identify gaps.
• Develop and pilot strategies to enhance trust, participation, and uptake of public services.
• Facilitate collaboration between government, donors, and local actors to align SBC initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance on participatory, culturally grounded communication methods.
• Document lessons learned and produce recommendations for scaling effective practices.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in public health, social sciences, development studies or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in community engagement, SBC, or similar work in low‑resource settings.
• Demonstrated experience working with NGOs, government agencies, or international donors.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of improving child wellbeing.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organization.
• Competitive consultancy fee and exposure to multi‑sectoral projects.