Contract Duration - 12 Months

Working arrangement - Remote work, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section, Algiers, Algeria CO

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the Chief, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, the consultant will provide technical support to UNICEF Algeria throughout the development of the Country Programme Document (CPD) 2028–2032. Working closely with programme and operations teams, Government counterparts, the Regional Office and other stakeholders, the consultant will support the Country Office in developing the CPD and related documentation in accordance with UNICEF's Country Programme Procedure, Country Programme Planning Guidance, CPD roadmap and corporate guidance.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0005255 External ToR.pdf

Minimum Qualification required:

Education

Masters degree or higher in Economics, Social Sciences, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Policy, International Development, Public Administration, Political Science, or another relevant field.

Work experience

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in strategic planning, programme design, results-based management, monitoring and evaluation, or international development.

• Demonstrated experience in the development of UNICEF or United Nations Country Programme Documents (CPDs), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs), or similar strategic planning processes.Proven experience in developing theories of change, results frameworks and strategic programme documents.

• Experience facilitating strategic planning workshops and multi-stakeholder consultations.

• Previous experience with UNICEF or another United Nations organization is an asset.

• Experience working in humanitarian-development-peace nexus contexts is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

• Strong familiarity with UNICEF Country Programme Planning guidance, Rights and Results Programming (RRP), Strategic Planning processes and CPD development.

• Strong knowledge of UNICEF Country Programme Planning and Results-Based Management.

• Excellent analytical, facilitation and drafting skills.

• Ability to synthesize evidence and develop high-quality strategic documents.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience as lead author or principal drafter of at least one completed UNICEF Country Programme Document, including its supporting results framework and related documentation

Language Requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required.

• The CPD and all related corporate documentation will be drafted in English, while consultations with Government counterparts, the SMR and government-facing materials will be conducted and prepared primarily in French.

• Working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable, particularly for stakeholder consultations, including consultations with children and young people.

Desirables

• Experience in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

• Knowledge of Algeria's development context.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of 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 promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal TMC0005255 Financial proposal.xlsx
Technical proposal requirement:

The applicant shall submit a technical proposal (maximum 5 pages) demonstrating their understanding of the assignment and proposed approach. The proposal should include:

• Understanding of the assignment and key objectives.

• Proposed methodology and approach for developing the Country Programme Document (CPD), including evidence synthesis, strategic prioritization, stakeholder consultations, programme design and drafting.

• Proposed workplan and timeline aligned with the expected deliverables.

• Description of the consultant's role and level of engagement throughout the assignment.

• Identification of potential risks and proposed mitigation measures.

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Algeria Country Office CPD Development Consultant, Algiers, Algeria CO, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section, Remote work (International consultants only)