Consultant To Facilitate 2026 Retreat For The UN Women Country Office -Mozambique Mozambique Posting Date07/09/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY

Organizational Context

UN Women's Mozambique Country Office, established in 2010, operates under its Strategic Note aligned with national development strategies and SDGs. The office focuses on gender equality, women's empowerment, and achieving human rights in a peaceful and resilient society. It collaborates with UN agencies, development partners, and the private sector to achieve outcomes in economic growth, social protection, and inclusive governance.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to facilitate a two-day team-building retreat for approximately 38 UN Women Mozambique personnel in August 2026. The retreat is designed to foster collaboration, strengthen interpersonal connections, and revitalize team spirit. By providing a setting outside the typical work environment, the facilitator will encourage open communication, stimulate creative thinking, and instill a renewed sense of purpose among staff. This initiative is crucial for the Country Office as it concludes its current Strategic Note and prepares for new projects, positioning UN Women as an effective entity in fulfilling its mandate.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for planning and facilitating a two-day team-building retreat for UN Women Mozambique staff. This includes attending a pre-planning meeting to understand objectives and expectations, developing a facilitation plan based on the provided program, and preparing interactive session materials. The consultant will conduct the retreat using participatory methodologies and provide daily summaries of key action points and recommendations. A comprehensive retreat report, including agreed-upon recommendations, must be submitted after the event, with a final version delivered after incorporating feedback.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of substantive national and international experience is required. This includes at least 3 years specifically in designing, planning, and conducting team-building trainings. The consultant must demonstrate the ability to guide planning sessions professionally and produce high-quality reports. Familiarity with the UN system is considered an asset.

Skills

Strong adult facilitation and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal and professional communication abilities, ability to build trust and foster an enabling environment, strong teamwork spirit, and the capacity to work with sensitivity in multi-cultural settings.

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