If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Objectives
The objective of the three month consultancy is to draft a coherent and high quality CPD document, based on inputs provided by the Country Office. The report should follow FRG guidance to the letter and meet all requirements. The consultant will also coordinate version control of the document, incorporating feedback from regional technical advisors throughout January 2018.
Methodology & Expected Output
- The consultant is expected to conduct a desk review including the current SITAN, Programme Strategy Notes, Draft results framework 2018-2022, regional priorities, UNICEF strategic Plan, Vision 2030 of the government of Kenya, the Kenya UNDAF 2018-2022 and all corporate guidance on CPD writing.
- An initial draft of the CPD document should be ready for review by 10th November. Feedback from the CO should then be incorporated before the final draft of the document by 01 December
- All supporting documentation to the CPD (Consultation schedule, ‘What’s at Stake document’ etc) will be produced by the consultant.
Expected outputs
- Version 0 Country Programme Document 2018-2022 – 10th November
- Version 1- Draft Country Programme Document 2018-2022 – 01 December
- Version 2 – Final Country Programme Document (Regional Office feedback incorporated) – 23 January
Major Tasks, Deliverables & Timeframe
No.
Activity
Deliverable
No. of Working days
Due Date
Comments
1.
Inception/desk review
V 0 Country Programme Document 2018-2022
5 (20% payment)
10 November 2017
To include bullet pointed/draft key paragraphs and rationale
2.
Draft the CPD based on inputs from the CO
V 1 Draft Country Programme Document 2018-2022
20 (40% payment)
8th December 2017
With feedback incorporated from CO
3.
Incorporate Regional Office and Government feedback
Final Country Programme Document
5 (40% payment)
01 February 2018
Finalize CPD
Timeframe
The consultancy will start from 23th October 2017 to 2 February 2018 for a duration of 30 working days.
Consultancy Requirements
Education
- A minimum Masters’ Degree in Social Sciences or related subject especially with a focus on child rights, development, or literature.
Work Experience
- At least 7 years of work experience;
- Experience working on CPD documents in a UNICEF or other UN agency context
- Demonstrated experience in high-level report-writing, and/or publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstrated excellence in writing high quality copy (writing sample to be provided)
- Demonstrated experience of working to tight deadlines
- Experience working on Kenya and issues affecting children in Kenya a distinct advantage
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
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