National Consultant - Facilitate UNICEF Ghana Staff Retreat
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. In Ghana, UNICEF cooperates with the Government and partners to advocate for children's rights, ensure equitable access to quality social services, and expand children's opportunities. The goal is for every child to survive and thrive.
Job Purpose
Following the completion of two major organizational processes, the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the 2023–2027 Country Programme and the Future Focus Initiative (FFI), UNICEF Ghana is strengthening its organizational effectiveness to accelerate results for children. The All-Staff Retreat, under the theme “Stronger Together, Delivering Better: A Healthy, Connected and High-Performing Team for Results for Every Child in Ghana”, will provide a strategic platform to strengthen staff wellbeing, collaboration, and collective accountability in support of a high-performing and agile workforce. The purpose of this consultancy is to design, facilitate, and document a two-and-a-half-day All-Staff Retreat for UNICEF Ghana Country Office staff.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for the overall design and facilitation of the UNICEF Ghana All-Staff Retreat. This includes developing a detailed agenda and session plans that align with the retreat's theme and objectives, ensuring active participation and engagement from all staff members. The consultant will lead all facilitation sessions, creating a safe and inclusive environment for discussion, reflection, and strategic planning. Key responsibilities include managing the retreat logistics in coordination with the HR team, documenting key discussions, decisions, and action points, and producing a comprehensive report summarizing the outcomes and recommendations of the retreat. The consultant will also be responsible for synthesizing feedback and ensuring that the retreat contributes to strengthening staff wellbeing, collaboration, and collective accountability, ultimately supporting a high-performing and agile workforce dedicated to achieving results for children in Ghana.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in designing and facilitating organizational development initiatives, staff retreats, and team-building activities. Proven experience in working with UN agencies or international organizations is highly desirable.
Skills
Facilitation, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Workshop Design, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Report Writing, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, UNICEF Operations Knowledge, Cultural Sensitivity