National Consultants for Field Implementation of the EU4People Social Protection Programme

UNICEF is seeking National Consultants for the Field Implementation of the EU4People Social Protection Programme in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This role involves ensuring sustained, structured, and quality-assured field-level implementation of the programme across 40 partner locations. Dedicated technical support is required to translate programme objectives into practical improvements in local service delivery, coordination, and planning.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. With a commitment to serving children for as long as they are needed, UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and diverse culture.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications. Visit our website to learn more about UNICEF and our mission for every child, the right to a future.

Company Overview

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. UNICEF is committed, passionate, and proud of its work, viewing the promotion of children's rights not just as a job but as a calling. The organization offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Quick Details

• Contract Type: Consultant
• Duty Station: Sarajevo
• Level: Consultancy
• Location: Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Categories: Social Policy

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure sustained, structured, and quality-assured field-level implementation of the EU4People Action on Social Protection.
• Provide dedicated technical support to translate programme objectives into practical improvements in local service delivery, coordination, and planning.
• Coordinate with local authorities, Centres for Social Work, service providers, civil society organizations, and development partners.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and prepare concise implementation reports.
• Manage competing priorities and work independently across multiple field locations.

Requirements

• Minimum secondary education, preferably supplemented by relevant training, or a university degree in social sciences.
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in social protection, child protection, social services, local governance, or community-based service delivery.
• Strong experience in stakeholder coordination with local authorities and service providers.
• Experience in monitoring, reporting, and risk identification.
• Fluency in written and spoken local languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and proficiency in English.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Work in a diverse and passionate culture.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and communities.