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Job Title:   International Consultancy to support UNICEF Uganda with UNSDCF Planning and UNICEF CP Planning, Kampala, Uganda (11.5 Months)

Organisation: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.

Job Summary:   The consultancy will thus augment coordination efforts – supporting the Office of the Deputy Representative, Chief PME and the Planning and Monitoring Specialist in maintaining momentum on coordinating cross-sectoral efforts, inter-agency coordination while supporting section teams discern evidence and forward-looking priorities for the next country programme.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Support to UNICEF’s engagement with UNSDCF 2026-2030
• Support collection and collation of data on children (contribution to CCA)
• Contribute to consolidation of UNICEF inputs to the CCA, including quality assurance of the final draft.
• Support internal and external coordination efforts during the CCA and the new UN Sustainable Cooperation Framework development process.
• Draft and consolidate section’s inputs to the new UNSCDF narrative and Result framework, including quality assurance of narratives and RBM language.
• Update UN INFO (support to annual current UNSCDF reporting)
• Technical Support to UNICEF CPP 2026-2030
• Provide technical and coordination support to the CPP learning sessions (CPP process and RBM training).
• Support knowledge management of the Evidence Synthesis Process of the CPP
• Provide support to PME and DRP’s Office for timely and effective coordination of the CPP development process.
• Technical support to mid-year and end-year UNICEF CPD reporting
• Drafting of strategic reports and technical notes

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced degree is required in one of the following fields: international relations, political science, communications, international development, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Planning, research, M&E or other relevant area. Advanced skills in writing, editing, research and monitoring.
• Advanced skills diplomacy and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international and multicultural environment.
• Ability to multi-task, to handle stressful situations effectively; and to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within a team.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional communications skills, verbal and written.
• UNICEF’s Core Values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
• UNICEF Competencies: (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants who wish to join United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) should apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 4th April 2024

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