International Legal consultant to support the drafting of legislation for the Food Fortif…

International Legal consultant to support the drafting of legislation for the Food Fortification Strategy ,Home based ,3 months, UNICEF-Angola Health and Nutrition Section.

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund

Remote | Angola

Both national and international

Consultant - Contractors Agreement level

Speaks English, Portuguese

Application deadline: November 01, 2026 (9 days)

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UNICEF is seeking a legal consultant to assist the Government of Angola in developing and finalizing the legal and regulatory framework for the National Food Fortification Strategy. The consultant will provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with international standards and national priorities for nutrition and food security. This consultancy is home-based and will last for three months. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in legal assistance and policy development within the governmental context of Angola.

Candidate Requirements:

Master's Degree in law or related field

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience

1 year of experience providing legal assistance to government entities

Solid knowledge of Angola’s political and legal context

Fluency in Portuguese is an asset

Proficiency in English recommended

Excellent report-writing and presentation skills

Strong coordination skills

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

To operationalize the National Food Fortification Strategy, Angola requires a robust legal and regulatory framework that

establishes standards, institutional responsibilities, quality assurance mechanisms, compliance requirements, and

enforcement provisions. In this context, the Government of Angola seeks to engage a legal consultant to provide technical

assistance in the development, review, and finalization of the legislation, regulations, and standards necessary to support

the approval and implementation of the national food fortification agenda.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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Overall Objective :Provide technical and legal assistance to the Government of Angola in the development, review, and finalization of the legal and regulatory framework required for the implementation of the National Food Fortification Strategy, in line with international standards and national priorities for nutrition and food security.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:

TMC0006905 EXTERNAL TOR.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

Minimum Qualifications required:Masters Degree in law or a related field.

Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

Experience

:

• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in developing policies, strategies, and guidance documents for submission to and approval by the government.

• At least one year of experience providing legal assistance to government entities.

• Solid knowledge of and experience with Angola’s political, operational, and legal context.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Portuguese is an asset.

• Proficiency in English for work is recommended .

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Excellent coordination skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively with others and communicate in a multicultural environment.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:

UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.

The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone

, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage

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. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)

Cover letter

A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)

TMC0006905 FINANCIAL PROPOSAL.docx

Remarks:

If the

TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page

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UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

Summary by Impactpool

UNICEF is seeking a legal consultant to assist the Government of Angola in developing and finalizing the legal and regulatory framework for the National Food Fortification Strategy. The consultant will provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with international standards and national priorities for nutrition and food security. This consultancy is home-based and will last for three months. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in legal assistance and policy development within the governmental context of Angola.

Candidate Requirements:

Master's Degree in law or related field

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience

1 year of experience providing legal assistance to government entities

Solid knowledge of Angola’s political and legal context

Fluency in Portuguese is an asset

Proficiency in English recommended

Excellent report-writing and presentation skills

Strong coordination skills

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

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International Legal consultant to support the drafting of legislation for the Food Fortification Strategy ,Home based ,3 months, UNICEF-Angola Health and Nutrition Section.

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund

Remote | Angola

Both national and international

Consultant - Contractors Agreement level

Speaks English, Portuguese

Apply