Contract Duration - 8 months

Working arrangement - Remote work, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation section, Cairo, Egypt

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNICEF Egypt is initiating the development of its new Country Programme Document (CPD) for the period 2028–2032, aligned with national priorities, the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), the UNICEF Strategic Plan (2026–2029), and the SDGs.
The CPD will be developed through a government-led, evidence-based, and participatory process, involving:
• Evidence synthesis
• Strategic prioritization and Theory of Change (ToC) development
• Results and Resource Framework (RRF) formulation
• Drafting of explanatory notes and the CPD document

The process emphasizes focus, scale, impact, and systems strengthening, with strong attention to equity, gender, disability inclusion, and Leave No One Behind (LNOB) principles.

Given the complexity, tight timelines, and need for high-quality facilitation, synthesis, and coordination, UNICEF Egypt requires dedicated technical support to ensure a coherent, well-sequenced, and high-quality CPD development process.

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical, facilitation, and coordination support to the development of the UNICEF Egypt Country Programme (2028–2032), ensuring a structured, participatory, and high-quality process from evidence synthesis through to CPD drafting and finalization.

• Supporting evidence synthesis and analysis to inform program prioritization

• Facilitate strategic prioritization processes, including Strategic Moments of Reflection (SMRs)

• Support the development and articulation of the Theory of Change (ToC)

• Support development of the Results and Resource Framework (RRF) and explanatory note

• Provide high-quality drafting, synthesis, and quality assurance support for the CPD package

• Ensure alignment with UNICEF guidance and Rights and Results Programming (RRP) principles

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0003482 External ToR.pdf

Minimum Qualification required:

Education

Masters degree in Economics, Social Science, Sociology, Development Studies or similar areas.

Work experience

At least 10 years of experience in leading strategic planning processes, including demonstrated experience in leading UNICEF planning processes (for example, CPD development).

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

- Strong facilitation and strategic writing skills.

- Familiarity with UNICEF CPP guidance and RRBM principles

- Experience working in Egypt or similar contexts is an asset

- Excellent active listening skills.

- Problem-solving and root cause identification skills.

- Strong analytic and decision-making abilities.

- Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.

Language Requirements

Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

Desirables

- Previous work experience at a senior level with UNICEF is strongly preferred; experience with another UN agency is an asset.

- Knowledge of Ai evidence synthesis and documentation application is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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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 TMC0003482 Financial proposal.docx
Technical proposal :
The Technical Proposal should include but not be limited to the following: Methodology: Detailed Methodology / approach to requirement detailing how to meet or exceed UNICEF requirements for this assignment Profile: Ensure to include information related to the experience of the consultant Including similar assignments. References: Names and contact details of supervisors/refences for similar assignments undertaken. Professional fee and other expenses: include all expenses related to the assignment professional fees.

Remarks:

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

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Technical Support for CPD (2028–2032) Strategic Planning consultant, Cairo, Egypt, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation section, 8 months, Remote work