The UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Unit is seeking the services of an Individual Consultant to provide multidisciplinary expert services on linking research and policy reforms through advancement of UNESCO’s Management of Social Transformation (MOST), Youth, and Climate Change workstream. Specifically, the Consultant will focus on key thematic areas on strengthening disability inclusion in policy implementation in Zimbabwe, scaling up interventions on youth mental health research in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as well as leading research activities on the socio-economic impacts of climate change in transboundary communities in Southern Africa, with specific focus on Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Please note that the consultancy is open to nationals of Southern African countries or individuals  authorised to work in any Southern African country. . If you have taken interest in the consultancy, please request for TORs from vacancies.harare@unesco.org