National Consultant for the Adolescent Cash Plus Programme under KSIEP2 UNICEF Social Policy and Child Protection section, Nairobi, One year, Office based 596730
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 offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to provide time-bound support for consolidating, analyzing, and documenting programme monitoring data and evidence. The consultant will produce trackers, analytical reports, reporting inputs, and learning products to assess progress, identify gaps, strengthen accountability, and meet CIFF reporting requirements. The role involves supporting the Adolescent Cash Plus Programme under the KSIEP2 UNICEF Social Policy and Child Protection section in Nairobi. The consultant will contribute to the effective monitoring and evaluation of the programme, ensuring that data-driven insights inform decision-making and programme adjustments to better serve children and adolescents.
Responsibilities
Consolidate, analyze, and document programme monitoring data and evidence. Produce comprehensive trackers, analytical reports, and reporting inputs for various stakeholders, including CIFF. Develop learning products to assess programme progress and identify areas for improvement. Strengthen accountability mechanisms by ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Support the overall monitoring and evaluation framework of the Adolescent Cash Plus Programme. Collaborate with the UNICEF Social Policy and Child Protection section in Nairobi to ensure alignment with programme objectives. Maintain action and reporting trackers to monitor progress against programme targets. Facilitate technical meetings and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including government institutions, development partners, and civil society organizations. Prepare clear, accurate, and high-quality donor, programme, results, and management reports. Support programme reviews and learning exercises. Track progress against programme targets and support accountability and follow-up processes. Work proactively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.
Work Experience
At least seven years of relevant professional experience in social protection, cash-plus programming, programme monitoring, results-based management, reporting, or a related field. Experience supporting government-led or donor-funded programmes, preferably involving adolescents, social assistance, or integrated cash-plus services is also required.
Skills
Social protection and cash-plus programming, Programme monitoring and evaluation, Results-based management, Data analysis and reporting, Donor reporting requirements, Programme coordination, Critical thinking and problem-solving, Information management (SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint), Drafting, editing, and communication, Stakeholder engagement, Organizational and time-management skills, Ability to work independently and collaboratively