International consultant-analysis in the cooperation programme 2027-2030

International Consultant – Analysis of the preparation of the Cooperation Programme 2027-2030

UNICEF recruits an international consultant for a 2.5-month remote mission Ouagadougou, in Burkina Faso, within the Gender, Social and Behavioral Change, Youth Engagement Section. The consultation focuses on the analysis of the country office’s readiness to implement the Gender Equality commitments of the Cooperation Programme. 2027-2030.

Background

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence. The organization is committed, passionate and proud of its action, as long as its presence is necessary. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a profession, it is a vocation. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: staff benefit from varied opportunities for professional and personal development, enabling them to strengthen their sense of purpose while serving children and communities around the world, with an attractive set of remunerations and benefits.

Purpose of the mission

Conduct a timely, forward-looking and operational review of the country office’s preparedness to implement the gender equality commitments of the Cooperation Programme 2027-2030, in order to identify the necessary priority adjustments.

Scope of the review

The review will focus on the CPD 2027-2030, its two pillars and associated documents including the CPMP, PBR, work plans, results framework, RAM mechanisms and organizational structure proposed under the PBR. It will also examine expected gender outcomes and the underlying assumptions for change, sectoral and cross-sectoral interventions contributing to gender outcomes as well as flagship interventions that can accelerate their achievement, and strategic and operational partnerships necessary for implementation. Internal mechanisms for planning, coordination, monitoring, accountability and gender quality assurance, the quality of indicators, the availability of disaggregated data and the relevance of audit sources, as well as the functional adequacy of the proposed organizational structure, roles, capacities and mechanisms for cross-sectoral collaboration will also be analysed. Finally, the review will cover priority programmatic approaches including ADAP, SBC, social norms, intentional approach for girls and with girls, gender in humanitarian context and strategic partnerships.

Candidate profile

The candidate must hold a Masters degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation, Human Rights or related field. Additional training in gender-transformative programming, social norms, theory of change or monitoring and evaluation is an asset.

Experience of at least eight years is required in the analysis, design, implementation or evaluation of gender-responsive programs. The candidate must also demonstrate proven experience in programmatic reviews, institutional diagnostics, theory of change, multi-sectoral programmes for children, adolescents and youth, results frameworks and gender indicators.

Skills and knowledge

The position requires an excellent written and oral command of French; a good command of English is desired. Expected knowledge and skills include gender sensitive and transformative programming, intentional approach for girls and with girls, social norms transformation, change theory, monitoring and evaluation, change indicators, disaggregated data, functional analysis, as well as analysis, synthesis, writing and facilitation. Knowledge of West Africa, fragile or humanitarian contexts, and experience with the United Nations system or UNICEF are considered assets.

Technical proposal

A technical proposal is required, including methodology, work plan, schedule and examples of similar assignments.

Values of the organization

UNICEF’s core values of benevolence, respect, integrity, trust, accountability and sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything the organization does and how it does it.

Diversity and inclusion

UNICEF is there to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and its staff must reflect the diversity of these children. UNICEF is committed to including everyone, regardless of race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background or any other personal characteristic. The organization proposes a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, breastfeeding hours and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may impede their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its policy and strategy for the inclusion of people with disabilities 2022-2030UNICEF is committed to increasing the number of employees living with disabilities by 2030. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodations to meet the work-related support needs of applicants and employees living with disabilities. The organization has also implemented an accessibility support service to enhance physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant living with a disability and need digital accessibility support to complete the online application form, please submit your application through the email accessibility button on the UNICEF Careers webpage.

Standards of conduct and audits

UNICEF does not hire candidates married to children (persons under 18 years of age). The organization has a zero tolerance policy for behaviour that is inconsistent with the purposes and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo a rigorous review of their references and background and must adhere to these standards and principles. The background check will include the verification of academic credentials and work history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional background check information, and selected applicants living with a disability may be asked to submit supporting documentation relating to their disability in confidence.

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