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.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to Education

How can you make a difference?

Specifically, the consultancy will:

• Prepare an inception report setting out the methodology, analytical questions, stakeholder engagement plan, workplan, timeline, risks and mitigation measures, and outlines of all deliverables.

• Support the finalization of the PCHP Framework through a participative, inter-divisional process.

• Support the consolidation and harmonization of existing PCHP-related technical implementation guidance, tools and capacity-building resources. Identify duplication, gaps and opportunities for simplification.

• Develop a consolidated, user-friendly PCHP global package, incorporating the corporate planning and measurement products developed under the separate PM&E consultancy, without duplicating their development.

• Support the country-level testing of new or amended PCHP-related guidelines and tools.

• Support the integration of AAP and PCHP principles and minimum requirements into UNICEF humanitarian policies and operational procedures, including emergency procedures, preparedness procedures, preparedness tools and guidance, and anticipatory action guidance. Identify entry points, prepare technical revisions and support consultations with the responsible owners.

• Develop comprehensive sectoral examples of practical AAP implementation as annexes to the AAP Handbook, covering all UNICEF sectors and relevant cross-sectoral areas, including WASH, child protection, health, nutrition, education, social protection and climate resilience.

• Strengthen capacity and deployment arrangements for AAP and PCHP by identifying required Standby Partner profiles and competencies, developing standardized profiles and assignment descriptions, and preparing orientation, induction and training materials for deployed personnel and relevant UNICEF staff.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR PCHP Framework and Process Harmonization.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: Masters degree in Humanitarian affairs, international development, social sciences, public policy, communication for development / social and behaviour change, human rights, protection, gender, disability inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, organizational development, programme management, or another relevant field.

*Minimum requirements to consider candidates for competitive process

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian programming, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), community engagement, inclusion (gender, disability inclusion, youth participation), localization, programme quality, or related areas.

• Demonstrated experience developing or consolidating technical guidance, tools, capacity-strengthening materials, minimum standards, or operational resources for humanitarian programmes.

• Proven experience supporting the operationalization of global frameworks, policies, or institutional priorities at regional and/or country office level.

• Experience supporting country-level testing, learning exercises, consultations, pilots, or implementation processes in humanitarian contexts.

• Experience working with UNICEF and familiarity with UNICEF humanitarian programmes, sectors, and cross sectoral approaches required.

• Experience with another UN agency or international humanitarian organization is desirable.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of humanitarian programming and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).

• Knowledge of community engagement, localization, disability inclusion, gender equality, youth participation, safeguarding, and people-centred approaches.

• Expertise in developing frameworks, policies, guidance documents, operational tools, and capacity-building materials.

• Strong analytical, facilitation, coordination, consultation, and technical writing skills.

• Ability to coordinate cross-divisional processes and engage a broad range of stakeholders.

• Knowledge of UNICEF humanitarian architecture, Core Commitments for Children (CCCs), and people-centred humanitarian programming approaches.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

• Knowledge of another United Nations language (French, Spanish, or Arabic) is an asset.

Desirables:

• Experience developing sector-specific AAP guidance and practical field implementation examples.

• Experience reviewing humanitarian policies, emergency procedures, preparedness procedures, and anticipatory action guidance.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, localization, disability inclusion, and gender-responsive humanitarian programming.

• Experience supporting organizational change, guidance harmonization, and institutional mainstreaming processes.

• Knowledge of corporate planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning approaches in humanitarian settings.

Application requirements: Candidates must submit an updated CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the assignment.

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 (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal xxx7453.docx

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers

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.

PCHP Framework and Process Harmonization Consultant, EMOPS PCHP, Home-based (Geneva, Switzerland), 12.5 Months #596716