Individual Consulting Services Expert Consultant, GSSC Finance section, Budapest, Hungary, office-based, with travel, 12 months, # 596682
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 transition of UNICEF's Individual Consultant Services (ICS) from primarily transactional consultant administration towards a more integrated consultant talent, sourcing, value for money, and knowledge-management capability. The consultant will leverage external consulting industry expertise on rates, market intelligence, benchmarking, and professional networks to help UNICEF establish sustainable consultant sourcing, talent management, and value-for-money approaches. These approaches should align with leading international organizations and private-sector practices. The consultant will work within the ICS-GSSC team and collaborate with HQ Divisions, Regional Offices, and Country Offices to design, implement, and operationalize practical solutions across key workstreams, focusing on developing evidence-based rate guidance and value-for-money benchmarks for various consultant engagement categories.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for supporting the evolution of UNICEF's ICS by strengthening the identification, access, management, and evaluation of individual consultant talent. This includes contributing to greater use of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), enhancing consultant talent data, simplifying access to exceptional expertise, improving rate transparency, and providing stronger guidance for both UNICEF users and consultants. Key tasks involve researching and analyzing market rates and benchmarking data for different consultant categories. The consultant will also develop frameworks and tools for assessing value for money in consultant engagements. Furthermore, they will assist in designing and implementing new processes for consultant sourcing and talent management, ensuring alignment with best practices. Collaboration with internal stakeholders across various UNICEF offices will be crucial for the successful design and operationalization of these solutions. The consultant will also contribute to knowledge management initiatives related to consultant engagement and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of the ICS framework.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience in consulting, human resources, procurement, or financial management, with a focus on consultant management and talent sourcing. Experience in international organizations or large-scale project management is desirable.
Skills
Consulting, Talent Management, Market Analysis, Benchmarking, Value for Money Assessment, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Financial Management, Procurement, Project Management, UNICEF Policies and Procedures