National Consultant for Hygiene Programming in Bangladesh

Further Details

This consultancy with UNICEF Bangladesh requires a Master's degree and at least eight years of progressive experience in WASH, hygiene programming, or related fields. The role involves supporting large-scale hygiene initiatives, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and producing knowledge products. Fluency in Bangla and English is essential, with a focus on gender-responsive and child-sensitive programming.

National Consultant for Hygiene Programming in Bangladesh

UNICEF Bangladesh is actively seeking a dedicated National Consultant to enhance its vital hygiene initiatives. This consultancy focuses on generating evidence and managing knowledge crucial for national school-based Menstrual Hygiene Management campaigns. This position represents excellent job vacancies 2026 in the region. The selected candidate will be instrumental in shaping and executing hygiene promotion strategies, meticulously analyzing WASH data, and crafting impactful communication and advocacy materials. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to improving child health and upholding children's rights across Bangladesh through evidence-driven programming and sustainable approaches.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and a minimum of eight years of progressive professional experience in WASH, hygiene programming, behaviour change communication (SBC), evidence generation, knowledge management, or programme monitoring. Essential skills include the ability to plan and support large-scale hygiene initiatives, analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data, and translate findings into accessible reports and products. Fluency in both written and spoken Bangla and English is a prerequisite, with a strong emphasis on gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, and child-sensitive WASH programming.

• Position: National Consultant for Hygiene Programming, Evidence Generation and Knowledge Management
• Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Duration: 12 Months
• Key Areas: WASH, Hygiene Promotion, MHM Campaigns, Evidence Generation, Knowledge Management
• Required Education: Master’s degree or equivalent
• Required Experience: Minimum 8 years in relevant fields
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in Bangla and English

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in planning or supporting large-scale hygiene or MHM initiatives, preferably in collaboration with government institutions
• Proven experience in analyzing quantitative and qualitative information and translating findings into clear reports, briefs, dashboards, presentations or advocacy products
• Experience in developing or reviewing SBC materials and facilitating stakeholder consultation and approval processes
• Experience in knowledge management, documentation of programme learning, and production of high-quality communication or technical products
• Strong facilitation, coordination and stakeholder-management skills
• Excellent written and spoken Bangla and English
• Knowledge of gender-responsive, disability-inclusive and child sensitive WASH programming is an asset
• Previous experience with UNICEF, another United Nations agency, government or an international development organization is an asset

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide time-bound technical and coordination support for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of the national school-based Menstrual Hygiene Management campaign
• Strengthen the generation and use of hygiene-related evidence and knowledge
• Support the development and approval of Hygiene promotion materials
• Assist with campaign planning and monitoring
• Analyze and visualize WASH evidence
• Prepare clearly defined Knowledge, advocacy and learning products
• Document lessons learned and formulate practical recommendations for institutionalization, replication and potential scale-up by government and sector partners

How to apply

• Review the complete Terms of Reference for detailed information regarding this consultancy.
• Prepare your application, ensuring all required documents are included.
• Submit your application through the official UNICEF careers portal.
• Ensure your application highlights your relevant experience in WASH, hygiene programming, evidence generation, and knowledge management.
• Demonstrate your proficiency in analyzing data and producing communication products.
• Confirm your fluency in both written and spoken Bangla and English.
• Highlight any experience with gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, or child-sensitive WASH programming.
• Previous experience with UNICEF, UN agencies, government, or international development organizations is considered an asset.
• The application deadline is not specified, so early submission is recommended.