National/International Consultant to Support the Development and Initial Implementation of the Pulse Survey Action Plan
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the development and initial implementation of the Pulse Survey Action Plan in Senegal. This involves a comprehensive process from inception and document review to the finalization of an implementation roadmap. The consultant will play a key role in establishing and orienting a working group, designing and facilitating participatory consultations, and consolidating proposed actions. A critical output will be the development of a detailed action plan and its associated implementation roadmap, which will then be validated with personnel and management. The consultant will also be responsible for establishing monitoring, accountability, and reporting mechanisms, and overseeing country office action plans and implementation roadmaps. Finally, the role includes communication and initial rollout activities to ensure the effective launch of the plan.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the Pulse Survey Action Plan development and initial implementation. This includes conducting an inception phase, reviewing relevant documents, and designing the methodological approach. The consultant will support the establishment and orientation of the dedicated working group, ensuring its effective functioning. A significant part of the role involves designing and facilitating participatory consultations with stakeholders to gather input and build consensus. The consultant will then consolidate and prioritize the proposed actions, leading to the development of a comprehensive action plan. Following this, the consultant will develop a detailed implementation roadmap, outlining the steps, timelines, and resources required. Validation of the action plan and roadmap with personnel and management is a crucial step. The consultant will also establish robust monitoring, accountability, and reporting mechanisms to track progress and ensure effective oversight of country office action plans and implementation roadmaps. Communication and initial rollout activities will be managed by the consultant to ensure a smooth and successful launch of the plan.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in organizational development, change management, employee engagement, human resources, strategic planning, or a related area.
Skills
Organizational Development, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Human Resources Management, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Facilitation, Consultancy, Action Plan Development, Implementation Roadmapping, Stakeholder Consultation, Reporting