Knowledge Management Consultant

Knowledge Management Consultant - UNICEF Global Programme Division (GPD), Gender Equality Team, Nairobi, Kenya, 4.5 months (remote) #596238

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund

Remote | Nairobi

International

Consultant - Contractors Agreement level

Speaks English, French, Spanish

Application deadline: October 19, 2026 (7 days)

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Summary by Impactpool

UNICEF is seeking a Knowledge Management Consultant to enhance its knowledge management on gender equality and support the implementation of the UGEAP 2026–2029. The consultant will be responsible for developing, curating, and disseminating gender-related knowledge products, facilitating knowledge exchange, and promoting mutual learning across UNICEF. This role requires a strong background in knowledge management and digital collaboration platforms, along with excellent communication skills. The position is remote and lasts for 4.5 months.

Candidate Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Knowledge Management, Information Science, Communications, International Development, or related field

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in knowledge management or communications

Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools

Strong written communication skills

This assignment aims to strengthen UNICEF’s knowledge management on gender equality and support the implementation of the UGEAP 2026–2029. The consultant will develop, curate and disseminate gender-related knowledge products, facilitate knowledge exchange and capacity building, and promote mutual learning across UNICEF to improve the visibility, accessibility and use of gender-related tools, evidence and good practices.

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.

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This assignment aims to strengthen UNICEF’s knowledge management on gender equality and support the implementation of the UGEAP 2026–2029. The consultant will develop, curate and disseminate gender-related knowledge products, facilitate knowledge exchange and capacity building, and promote mutual learning across UNICEF to improve the visibility, accessibility and use of gender-related tools, evidence and good practices.

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

TMC0006859 ToR Rev.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Knowledge Management, Information Science, Communications, International Development, or a related field is required.

An advanced university degree in a relevant field is an asset.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in knowledge management, digital collaboration platforms (SharePoint/Teamsite), or communications, ideally within the UN system or international development context.

Language requirement:

Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.

Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools;
• strong information architecture and content design skills;
• experience organizing and delivering webinars/training sessions;
• strong written communication skills.
• Desirables:
• Familiarity with UNICEF's Gender Equality Action Plan (UGEAP) 2026–2029 and gender-transformative programming;
• prior experience supporting a UN or gender-focused team's knowledge management function.
• For every Child, you demonstrate...
• 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
• 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.
• Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal
• TMC0006859 Financial proposal template Rev.docx
• Remarks:
• If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page
• Vacancies | UNICEF Careers
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• 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.
• Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found
• here
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• At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
• Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
• Summary by Impactpool
• UNICEF is seeking a Knowledge Management Consultant to enhance its knowledge management on gender equality and support the implementation of the UGEAP 2026–2029. The consultant will be responsible for developing, curating, and disseminating gender-related knowledge products, facilitating knowledge exchange, and promoting mutual learning across UNICEF. This role requires a strong background in knowledge management and digital collaboration platforms, along with excellent communication skills. The position is remote and lasts for 4.5 months.
• Candidate Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Knowledge Management, Information Science, Communications, International Development, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in knowledge management or communications
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools
• Strong written communication skills
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• Remote | Nairobi
• International
• Consultant - Contractors Agreement level
• Speaks English, French, Spanish
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