Education: Master’s degree in public policy, ECD, social policy, child protection, education, social work or related social sciences.
Work Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in national policy/framework development, parenting support, early childhood development, child protection and/or cross-sectoral social service systems strengthening.
Skills(optional): Demonstrated ability to assess existing government programmes, standards and institutional arrangements; prepare concise policy frameworks, identify strategic gaps, and facilitate high-level technical validation. Knowledge of UNICEF parenting/ECD guidance and inclusive, violence-preventive parenting approaches.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English.
Experience in Central Asia/Uzbekistan and with UNICEF or another UN agency.