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  • Consultancy for Implementation Monitoring of Big Catch-Up in ESAR

    Consultancy for Implementation Monitoring of Big Catch-Up in ESAR

    Develop inception report and workplan
    Inception meeting with immunization coordinator and EPI team at ESARO
    Need assessment report including a framework for Big catch-up monitoring
    Conduct a needs assessment to identify currents gaps and challenges to comprehensively monitor and evaluate BCU activities in six countries.
    Review existing sources of information (including but not limited to recovery plans and electronic reporting forms) to map out policies, SOPs, data collection tools and targets in relation to the BCU.
    Liaise with country teams to appraise gaps, challenges and needs including data sources to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the BCU.
    Develop a general framework for Big Catch-Up monitoring to guide and inform monitoring mechanisms and systems in countries. interim progress reports to cover technical support provided on:  adjustment/development of data tools, development of monitoring dashboard for Big catch-up, field mission to 6 countries, monthly data analysis and interpretation, facilitation of coordination between ESARO and Cos on Big catch-up monitoring, and capacity building activities  
    Support country teams in adjusting information collection tools including but not limited to Health Birth Registers (HBR), tally sheets and other reporting forms to correctly collect doses procured, doses administered by age group, and vaccination status.
    Support country offices review DHIS2 interoperability to capture Big catchup data for immunization beyond the Routine immunization age range.
    Create dashboards, visualizations, and reports to communicate findings and results’ progress.
    Conduct six field missions to countries for providing technical assistance based on needs (e.g. rapid convenience assessments, capacity building, reviews).
    Monitor the implementation progress of the Big Catch-Up campaign and conduct monthly data analysis to inform decision-making and facilitate corrective actions.
    Coordinate with regional and in-country partners to synchronize and harmonize technical support for Big Catch-Up monitoring.
    Support countries to monitor vaccine stocks in country, and note any challenges or risks (e.g., stockouts) that may be raised.
    Facilitate and support capacity-building activities related to Big Catch-Up monitoring, as needed.
    Provide report with illustrative graphs on progress on coverage of Big catch-up immunization 

    Desired competencies, technical background, and experience

    Education: An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences, Monitoring and evaluation, or any related field.
    Experience: At minimum of 8 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs, preferably in immunization.
    Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks and tools; Strong analytical skills and experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation; Familiarity with immunization program indicators and global reporting systems; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset; Ability to work effectively with government officials, development partners, and NGOs.

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  • Consultant – Climate Finance, East and Southern Africa Regional Office Consultant: Resident Engineer – Griftu Water Supply Project, Wajir National Consultancy to Support the Implementation of Youth for Children (Y4C) Model through Youth Digital Engagement Platforms

    Consultant – Climate Finance, East and Southern Africa Regional Office Consultant: Resident Engineer – Griftu Water Supply Project, Wajir National Consultancy to Support the Implementation of Youth for Children (Y4C) Model through Youth Digital Engagement Platforms

    Background and Justification

    The East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impacts of climate change with children bearing the brunt of the burden. UNICEF has an essential role to play in closing this gap and protecting children’s rights in the climate crisis. In order to deliver on the ambition of the SCAP, UNICEF plans to expand the capacity and support to Country Offices (COs) to access and explore climate finance opportunities. This aims to support children being the focus of an increased number of climate interventions at scale.

    The Climate Finance Specialist will be instrumental in driving this agenda forward. By supporting the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) Climate Hub and Partnerships team to increase capacity and experience in the support to 21 COs and key sectors. The consultant will enhance UNICEF’s ability to secure climate finance, develop proposals, and build capacity in climate finance for children efforts. The consultant will ensure that developed interventions maintain a UNICEF lens and are responsive to children’s needs whilst enhancing their climate narrative and strategic approach. By following the SCAP framework for implementation, the Climate Finance Specialist will contribute to protecting children’s rights in the climate crisis and building a sustainable future for the most vulnerable populations in the region.

    Scope of Work

    Enhance and strengthen the understanding and capacity on climate and innovate financing and partnerships in UNICEF ESARO and ESAR Country Offices.
    Increased and improved quality of climate finance concept notes and proposals especially linked to the unique profile (narrative) and positioning of UNICEF in the climate finance space.
    Capacity and understanding of climate finance improved among UNICEF ESARO and ESAR CO staff, both among climate, Partnerships, and specific sector colleagues.
    Hands-on support provided, and quality improved of climate finance and partnerships opportunities, for specific Country Offices and ESARO, to improve chances of securing climate finance for children.

    Requirements:

    Education: Master’s Degree in Environment, Sustainability or Climate Finance, Climate Change, Economics, International Development, or a related field. (A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.)
    Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in climate finance or related fields.
    Experience in developing and managing climate finance projects.
    Demonstrated ability to formulate and submit high-quality climate finance proposals to international donors.
    Experience in designing and delivering training sessions and webinars is preferred.
    Proven track record of successfully implementing climate finance projects, including monitoring and evaluation.
    Prior experience working in the African region is strongly preferred.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
    Languages: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or any of the UN languages is an asset.

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  • National Consultant: Social Assistance

    National Consultant: Social Assistance

    Objectives and Specific Tasks

    The objective of the assignment is to update the operational manual of the CCTP programme and help to define the standards, procedures, and guidelines for the operationalization. The specific tasks of the assignment include:
    Operationalization Road map: develop a road map on how the criteria will be operationalized including targeting and enrollment.
    Description of the CCTP programmes: Including objectives, programme components, results, target areas, beneficiaries, etc.
    Programme Eligibility Criteria: Incorporate the revised OVC criteria into the CCTP OM
    Institutional, Coordination, and Implementation Arrangements: update the chapter to include roles and responsibilities including implementation, project management and staffing, the role of governments (national and county) and other stakeholders, coordinating mechanisms, the role of the G&CM during implementation, and CCTP administration.
    Financial Management: Elaboration of the guidelines for an appropriate Financial Management System that ensures funds are processed, managed, and reported properly for improved internal controls and accountability to all stakeholders and donors. The guidelines for financial management shall include:
    Planning and Budgeting arrangements
    Funds Flow Mechanisms
    Internal Controls and Internal Audit Arrangements
    Financial monitoring and reporting
    Asset management and disposal plan
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting: Gender and Age sensitive Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting Framework for capturing the information and data (disaggregated by sex) necessary for the measurement/tracking of the performance and for reporting of the CCTP programmes from a gender perspective. Key components include:
    Participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning system
    Project monitoring structures, approaches, and responsibilities at the national and county level as well as component level
    Knowledge generation and management approach including Learning and Adaptive Management (CLA strategy)
    Reporting framework including types of reports, schedules, and responsibilities.
    Communication and Information Sharing: Develop an effective information-sharing framework that will support CCTP communications, branding, visibility, and sharing of best practices at all levels. The framework should guide:
    communications and visibility plan
    branding
    Information sharing and content gathering
    Risk Assessment and Management: Review the risk management framework for the programme. Key components of the framework include risk identification, analysis, review, and risk reporting tools.
    Grievance and Complaints Mechanisms: Review/refine a mechanism for handling grievances relating to the entire programme. The grievance and case management mechanism should include the mode of receiving and publishing grievances, eligible grievances and procedures for grievance resolution, grievance templates, update process and tools, and any other relevant information.
    Complimentary Programmes: Review of the payments and G&CM processes related to other KSEIP programmes including Nutrition Improvement through Cash and Health Education (NICHE), Universal Child Benefits (UCB), and Economic Inclusion Programme (EIP).

    Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

    A master’s degree in international development or any other field relevant to the assignment
    At least ten (10) years of experience in institutional operations consultancy services preferably with the United Nations (UN) or International NGOs (INGOs)
    Demonstrated experience in cash transfer programme design and operations
    Proven experience in developing Operational Manuals, especially for cash transfer programmes
    Understanding of the Government of Kenya (national and county governments) operational policies and procedures
    Experience working with the State Department of Social Protection (SDSP) or NSNP programmes
    Knowledge and experience on age and gender issues would be a plus
    Experience in multi-institutional and multi-donor funded programmes is an added advantage

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  • Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection)

    Social Policy Specialist (Social Protection)

    Advisory services and technical support

    Result: Regional and Country Offices expand, lead and deliver high quality standard programmes in the area of social protection due to strong technical leadership, oversight and guidance that leads to concrete change for children
    Provide technical leadership for the scaling up of UNICEF’s social protection work in the region in line with the strategic direction of the regional Social Policy programme (which this post shapes). Provide specific technical support, quality assurance and oversight to assure high quality in all aspects of social protection work conducted by Country Offices and the Regional Office in Eastern and Southern Africa.
    Lead the region’s technical agenda – such as through analysis, publication, and overall knowledge use – on social protection that results in improved programming and expanded coverage of social protection.

    Knowledge generation and management

    Result: Up-to-date technical expertise is developed, expanded, and disseminated throughout the Organization, and shared with regional/national institutions/partners, in order to contribute to strategic advocacy for change.
    Serve as regional focal point of technical expertise in the area of social protection. Monitor developments in the technical area, as well as political and social developments, at the national and regional levels. Contribute to the regional Social Policy knowledge management by analyzing, interpreting and disseminating available data, information, and trends to inform the strengthening and expansion of social protection in the region.  Expertise needed relates to the full spectrum of social protection work, from the political to the operational.
    Build and maintain regional analysis based on priorities as well as a database with key indicators as necessary, related to social protection.

    Capacity Building

    Result: Country Offices, Regional Office staff and national partners lead social protecton programme development, implementation and management processes due to continual, effective capacity building.
    Provide technical inputs for capacity development efforts of UNICEF staff in country offices and, upon Country Offices’ request, of their partners, in social protection. Provide technical guidance on the design, content and delivery of staff training courses or workshop in the area of social protection. Leverage knowledge and advocacy opportunities to build awareness, interest and commitment to social protection.

    Communication, Networking and Partnership

    Result: Effective communication, partnerships, representation and networking are forged to develop harmonized programme interventions and expand programmes and networks
    Enhance UNICEF’s regional technical leadership role by forging internal and external partnerships in the development of harmonized programme interventions, through representation in regional fora with partners and stakeholders.
    Develop innovative strategies for advocacy across the region for greater and more effective investments in social protection. 
    Build strategic alliances with various international and regional partners, civil society, and academic partners, active in the area of social protection. Bring Africa voices into UNICEF advocacy plans and localize technical support. Leverage donor interests and influence.
    Share, promote, and create learning on social protection across the region, with other regions, HQ and externally to showcase genuine, sustained impact for children at scale.

    Minimum requirements:

    Education: Advanced university degree in Economics, Public Administration, Social Policy, or Social Protection is preferred, though all other social and economic policy areas are considered.
    Work Experience: Minimum of eight years of progressive, professional work experience in social protection in the applied, national and international development settings.
    Hands-on experience and proven results in using social protection evidence to concretely generate change at the national level is required.
    Experience in operational programme design, policy drafting, system strengthening, financing analysis, policy advocacy, links to other sectors, and capacity-building are all an asset.

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  • Social & Behavior Change Specialist (Risk Communication Community Engagement (RCCE))- Temporary Appointment

    Social & Behavior Change Specialist (Risk Communication Community Engagement (RCCE))- Temporary Appointment

    Major Duties and Responsibilities

    Generate & Use Evidence: Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of RCCE and AAP programs and outcomes in emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for RCCE.
    Design, plan and implement RCCE and AAP activities: Design, plan and implement RCCE and AAP activities that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in humanitarian contexts.
    Build Capacities in RCCE and AAP: Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in SBC for humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners.
    Advocate & Build Partnerships: Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for RCCE and AAP, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building.

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

    Minimum requirements:

    Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field.
    Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, social and behaviour change, AAP, social science, PHE or another related area.
    Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
    Experience working in one of ESARO countries or emergency context is considered as an asset.
    Language Requirements: Fluency in English and French (writing, reading and spoken) is required.

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  • Low Value Consultant: Wetland restoration Using Youth as Actors of Change in Lesotho

    Low Value Consultant: Wetland restoration Using Youth as Actors of Change in Lesotho

    Work Assignment

    The consultant will be asked to compare a conventional intervention model, where NGOs plan and execute interventions to a Youth for Change (Y4C) model for the wetland restoration use case. The Y4C model acknowledges that youth are a significantly underutilized resource and can contribute significantly to achieving tangible and positive impacts for themselves, their community, and the environment.
    A special emphasis of the research conducted should lie on the economic and mathematical modeling of the cost/benefit of both approaches in terms of environmental impact such as CO2 sequestered, increased biodiversity, etc. but also in terms of economic and social costs/benefits such as income generated for youth, royalties generated, cost of water purification, etc. The study would be based on previous research from South Africa and  Lesotho and other countries/regions that are comparable to South Africa/Lesotho. Where necessary the study would identify areas that require further research.
    The analysis should also include the impact on youth and society/community. The deliverable would be a concept note that clearly outlines the potential advantages of wetland restoration in Lesotho using youth as the agents of change. This concept note will then be shared with relevant key stakeholders such as the Lesotho government, South African stakeholders, GenU, and the Development Bank of Southern Africa to unlock further funding to implement such a project.

    Qualification or Specialized Knowledge and Experience Required

    Education: Doctoral degree in economics or environmental & natural resources studies with strong mathematical/economic modeling skills
    Experience in working in Southern Africa, ideally South Africa and Lesotho
    Strong analytical skills and experience in economic analysis and socio-economic studies
    Strong drafting skills
    Fluency in English

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  • Data Analysis Consultancy – Child Protection Section Programme Associate (GS-6), FT, PG Child Protection

    Data Analysis Consultancy – Child Protection Section Programme Associate (GS-6), FT, PG Child Protection

    Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:

    Quality assessment and enhancement of up to 6 (six) corporate reports, including EDAR, GARR, and GAP, HARR, QCPR. Cross-check data and sources, provide input to the reports based on the CSI data, apply design parameters, and enhanced graphics and data products to the reports by 15 March 2025.
    Prepare the data master file: Prepare reporting analysis for the 2024 cycle including calculations for CSIs on a global level disaggregated by region, sex, age, and disability by 1 March 2025.
    Provide quality check to the reported data for 2024 including following up with CSI data focal points at HQ, ROs, and Cos by 15 February 2025.
    Support capacity building efforts to familiarize CO/RO colleagues on Goal Area 3 SP (current and new) indicator, including the preparation for the 2024 reporting – at least 3 webinars presentations and organized, documented and shared by 15 December 2024.
    Data Visualization for CPPT: ppts, charts, graphs, graphics for PHP Steering Committee presentations, and UNGA resources. Minimum of 20 visibility products with up to 4 elements each, with 2 rounds of review by teams by 31 October 2025.
    CSI 2024 results analysis at global and 7 regions (Excel and ppts), including 1 customization for each regional analysis based on input from regional advisors by 31 October 2025.
    Perform CSI uptake, finalization, and mapping analysis for 2025 by 15 May 2025.
    CSI Analysis for BMT for the new SP, including construction of the CP indicators database from SP (2017-2021) and SP (2022-2025), and support setting target for the new SP (2026-2030) by 31 October 2025.
    Review of Goal Area 3 SP Indicator and CSI Methodology note (review, update, and revise existing methodology notes, on the SharePoint and Word Documents) for 2024 reporting and for 2025 updates, including the new SP updates by 31 October 2025.
    GA 3 CSI Dashboard (CSI Planning: target settings “finalization” for GA 3, CSI GA 3 uptake comparison across years, CSI results mapping analysis; Reporting: result area progress rates, indicator progress dashboard “traffic light coding”, indicator progress by region) by 1 June 2025.
    Update Dashboards for Justice and CPSS with up to 3 rounds of feedback and response by the team by 1 March 2025.
    Develop the Primero and CAAC dashboards with up to 5 rounds of feedback and response by the team by 1 March 2025.
    Travel (Up to $5,000).

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Master’s Degree
    Disciplines: An advanced university degree in social science such as economics, international development, public policy, statistics, or in information management, computer sciences, data science, engineering or associated disciplines is required.

    Work experience:

    At least five years of solid experience working for international organization in data analysis, programme monitoring and/or reporting.

    Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required *:

    Demonstrated skills in writing and producing succinct, high quality and analytical reports using a range of qualitative and quantitative data.
    Demonstrated experience in data visualisation software PowerBI is a must. Additional software experience/knowledge (e.g. Tableau, Infogram and R) is an advantage.
    Technical knowledge on child protection is strongly preferred.
    Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills in English.
    Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people in a wide range of functions in a multi-cultural environment.
    Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and other presentation software.
    Ability to work virtually from other time zones with some overlap with NY hours.

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  • International Consultant – PSEA Specialist Education Specialist – ERT (P-4), PG Education

    International Consultant – PSEA Specialist Education Specialist – ERT (P-4), PG Education

    Activities and Tasks:

    The consultant will develop a resource package for UNICEF Country Office staff and UNICEF implementing partners on how to systematically integrate PSEA in public health emergency response and preparedness efforts. The resource material will comprise presentations with training guides for UNICEF staff and UNICEF implementing partners, as well as a list of key resources that can be used by COs and IPs staff to complete key tasks in PHEs, including SEA risk assessment, inclusion of PSEA/safeguarding into response and preparedness plans, and integration of PSEA/safeguarding considerations in RCCE activities. Furthermore, the package will include a checklist to monitor the integration of PSEA into PHE response and preparedness efforts.
    The consultant will also collect lessons learned and promising practices in the region on the integration of PSEA in PHEs and will develop a summary document featuring at least four countries’ practices or lessons learned.

    Desired competencies, technical background and experience

    Education: Advanced degree Social Science, International Relation, Human Rights or related field. A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

    Required:

    Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience on PSEA / safeguarding.
    Demonstrated experience of work in PSEA/safeguarding in emergency.
    Experience in developing technical tools, guidance notes, training material on PSEA/safeguarding.
    Availability to travel to target countries.

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  • Innovation Specialist, P-3

    Innovation Specialist, P-3

    Digital Transformation and Innovation Strategies

    Provide leadership to development of DX and innovation strategies at RO and CO level; including governance and management, Innovation Portfolio approaches, partnerships and resource mobilization, assessment of gaps, opportunities and scale-up strategy in support of CO priorities.

    Participation in programme and management processes

    Integrate innovation into the programme planning lifecycle. Align with programme priorities (e.g. AWP) and attend planning meetings (PCM) to exercise functional accountabilities.

    Leadership and Quality Assurance

    Oversee development and quality assurance during planning and deployment of innovation initiatives; participate in establishing and maintaining standards, documentation and support mechanisms.

    Manage the Innovation function, and provide technical and programmatic support:

    Business Relationship Management
    Manage Business and Programme Relationship services to define high-level requirements; document and match requirements and guide the design, development and deployment of appropriate Innovative solutions.

    Portfolio Coordination

    Lead deployment of the Innovation portfolio approach to solutions prioritised for UNICEF programming

    Support and assist design of Innovation interventions

    Provide support and technical assistance to the Country Office in the identification, selection, concept design, deployment and sustainability of Innovation interventions to address bottlenecks towards the achievement of programme results.

     Identify and assess new Innovations

    Assist programme sections to identify and assess new initiatives, or new phases of on-going initiatives, with immediate potential to improve UNICEF programming.

    Solution procurement and evaluation

    Assist the review of technical solutions to ensure UNICEF standards are followed; contribute to project management processes, generation and review of terms of reference and vendor selection.

    Deployment advice and support

    Advisory and assistance with implementation strategy, including technical oversight, troubleshooting and the documentation of challenges and resolutions.

    Design thinking

    Support human/user-centred design methods to enable user-acceptance testing, evaluation, documentation and analysis.

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

    Minimum requirements:

    Education : Advanced university degree in International Affairs, International Relations, International Development, Business Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, or related practical experience
    Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in ICT management, business analysis or similar, in a large international organization and/or corporation.
    Experience with Programme, Digital, Product and / or Data Innovations in low bandwidth settings is required.
    Experience identifying, designing, and implementing solutions for large-scale projects with technical components – including supervising external vendors; responsibility for business analysis, budgets, contracts, project management and procurement is required.

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  • International Consultant – Data Analysis and Visualisation

    International Consultant – Data Analysis and Visualisation

    Scope of Work

    Goal and objective: The Consultant will work on deliverables related to data analysis and visualization under the supervision of the monitoring manager.
    Provide details/reference to AWP areas covered: The deliverables will facilitate the use of monitoring data by programme teams and management.
    Activities and Tasks: The consultant will produce data analysis and visualization products (as described in the Deliverables) for RO and CO programme teams and management.
     Work relationships: The consultant will primarily work with the PPM team in the Regional Office and liaise with other teams as needed.

    Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences, data science, management, development sciences, public health, education, economics, public policy, statistics, research methods, or similar is required.  

    Work Experience

    A minimum of three years of professional experience with data analysis and visualization is required.
    Technical knowledge and skills in the development and use of PowerBI dashboards are required
    Existing knowledge of UNICEF datasets is an advantage

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