CALL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Position: Development of Policy Brief – Malawi

Organization: UNESCO

Reference: HAR.CONS.2026.013

Beneficiary Country: Malawi

Registration Level: Registration at Level 1

Published on: 10th June 2026

Deadline: 19th June 2026, 23:59 (GMT 2.00)

Application Link: www.ungm.org

Contact Email: vacancies.harare@unesco.org

Description

UNESCO, in collaboration with the Governments of Botswana, Malawi, and Zambia, through the generous support of the Government of Japan, is implementing the "Safeguarding Living Heritage in Basic Education in Botswana, Malawi, and Zambia" project across 18 schools.

Building on successful pilots in Namibia and Zimbabwe, the initiative utilizes a whole-school approach to integrate intangible cultural heritage (ICH) into basic education systems in Botswana, Malawi, and Zambia.

About the Consultancy

Under the overall authority of the Regional Director and UNESCO Representative to Southern Africa and the direct supervision of the Head of the Culture Unit, the contractor shall develop a country-specific policy brief on integrating and safeguarding ICH in basic education in Malawi.

The consultant will provide expertise and support through planning, facilitation, and participation at the high-level policy dialogue meeting to be held in Malawi in 2026.

Important Notes

• This is a national consultancy – only local applicants should apply
• For complete Terms of Reference (TORs), please request from: vacancies.harare@unesco.org

Sustainability Considerations

The tender contains sustainability considerations regarding:

• Local MSMEs
• Local communities
• Disadvantaged groups

Examples: Reserved labour opportunities for local communities, use of local materials, reserved procurements for local companies

How to Apply

To apply for this consultancy, please visit:

www.ungm.org

For TORs and enquiries, contact:

vacancies.harare@unesco.org

Deadline

19th June 2026, 23:59 (GMT 2.00)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.