International Consultant - CPD development consultant PME Section Bujumbura, Burundi, 6.5 months 594879

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF fosters career growth with diverse professional and personal development opportunities.

Job Purpose

The International Consultant will play a crucial role in supporting UNICEF's Country Programme development process. This involves contributing to key phases of programme development, including thorough document review, facilitating programmatic discussions among stakeholders, and producing essential documentation and key papers. The consultant's expertise will be vital in shaping the strategic direction and operational framework of UNICEF's country-level programmes, ensuring alignment with global goals and local needs. This consultancy aims to enhance the quality and effectiveness of UNICEF's programming by leveraging strategic thinking and evidence-based approaches to drive impactful outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for supporting the Country Programme development process through various critical activities. This includes conducting comprehensive reviews of existing documents and relevant literature to inform programme strategy. A key responsibility will be to facilitate programmatic discussions, engaging diverse stakeholders to foster collaboration and consensus-building. The consultant will also be tasked with documenting key outcomes, decisions, and recommendations from these discussions, and preparing essential papers and reports that articulate the programme's direction. This role requires strong analytical and synthesis skills to translate complex information into actionable programmatic choices. The consultant must be adept at working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments, challenging constructively, and proposing innovative approaches to programme design. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of robust and effective UNICEF Country Programmes that address the rights and needs of children.

Work Experience

Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in programme planning and development, with strong experience in UNICEF planning processes, including CPD development. Proven experience in facilitating high-level strategic discussions and working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments is required.

Skills

Strategic thinking, Programme planning and development, UNICEF planning processes (CPD), Facilitation of strategic discussions, Analytical skills, Synthesis skills, Writing skills, Communication skills, Cross-sectoral collaboration, Consensus building, Challenging constructively, Innovative approaches

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