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Posted 27 June, 2026
UNICEF UK

Short-Term Consultancy Opportunity – World Water Congress (WASH Focus)

UNICEF UK
Glasgow (with remote working) Full Time

Short-Term Consultancy Opportunity – World Water Congress (WASH Focus)

Organisation: UNICEF UK
Location: Glasgow (with remote working)
Duration: July – October 2026
Time Commitment: 2–3 days per week
Application Deadline: 3 July 2026

About the Role

UNICEF UK is seeking an experienced consultant to support our presence and engagement at the International World Water Congress (WWC) taking place in Glasgow from 4–8 October 2026.

This consultancy will play a key role in strengthening UNICEF’s engagement with the UK water industry, supporting our work in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). The consultant will work closely with UNICEF UK’s fundraising and technical teams to maximise opportunities from this high-profile event and deliver a coordinated project plan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead liaison with external stakeholders, including event organisers and partners
  • Manage UNICEF’s presence at the World Water Congress, including any side events
  • Oversee event delivery, including design, print, and logistics as required
  • Coordinate effectively with internal working groups across fundraising and technical teams
  • Develop a post-event report, including recommendations and forward planning for the UN Water Conference
  • Provide support on travel and accommodation arrangements where required

Person Specification

We are looking for a consultant with:

  • Proven experience delivering high-profile events and stakeholder engagement projects
  • Strong track record of managing corporate partnerships
  • Excellent project management and coordination skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and external partners
  • Experience within the water sector, international development, or WASH is desirable

Please send expressions of interest, including examples of similar projects delivered and day rates to Lucinda Rivers at [email protected] by 3 July 2026.

Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK’s values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process.

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