MCCT Cash Plus Delivery, Behaviour Change and Learning Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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
UNICEF supports Maternal and Child Cash Transfers (MCCT) programmes that provide regular cash assistance to pregnant women and mothers of young children. The consultancy aims to strengthen the quality, reach, and effect of the cash-plus component, which combines cash transfers with counselling, referral, and other services. Building on existing procedures and tools, the consultant will develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for curriculum delivery and referrals, design behaviour-focused digital and in-person engagement, assemble a standardized training package, and document what works. The consultant will also maintain organized records and a content library for the component and support programme monitoring and reporting.
Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of UNICEF’s Social Policy Specialist, and in coordination with relevant programme teams, the consultant will carry out the following tasks: Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for curriculum delivery and referrals. Design behaviour-focused digital and in-person engagement strategies. Assemble a standardized training package for the cash-plus component. Document best practices and lessons learned from the implementation of the cash-plus component. Maintain organized records and a content library for the cash-plus component. Support programme monitoring and reporting activities related to the cash-plus component. Ensure all work adheres to UNICEF standards on informed consent, data protection, child safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Collaborate with relevant programme teams to integrate the cash-plus component effectively into existing MCCT programmes.
Work Experience
At least two years of professional experience in programme development, implementation, and monitoring, preferably in the context of social protection, child welfare, or public health programmes. Experience in behaviour change communication and curriculum development is desirable.
Skills
Programme Development, Programme Implementation, Programme Monitoring, Social Protection, Child Welfare, Public Health, Behaviour Change Communication, Curriculum Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Data Protection, Child Safeguarding, Reporting