Contract Duration- 7 months

Working arrangement: Home Based

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen the UNICEF Sudan WASH Section’s capacity to deliver timely, high-quality, and results-oriented donor reporting and proposal development. The consultant will provide end-to-end support across the reporting and resource mobilization cycle from planning and coordination to drafting, quality assurance, and finalization of donor-facing documents.

Specifically, the consultant will:

- Enhance the quality, coherence, and consistency of donor reports and proposals in line with UNICEF standards and donor requirements

- Ensure timely submission of all donor deliverables through proactive planning, tracking, and coordination

- Support the development of evidence-based, results-focused narratives that clearly articulate programme impact, challenges, and value for money

- Strengthen internal processes for information management, knowledge sharing, and documentation within the WASH Section

- Contribute to improved resource mobilization outcomes by developing high-quality concept notes and proposals aligned with donor priorities

Promote a more systematic and standardized approach to reporting, including templates, trackers, and quality assurance mechanisms

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0002396.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education: Master’s degree in international development, public health, WASH, social sciences, communications, or related field
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in donor reporting, proposal development, and resource mobilization in humanitarian or development contexts
- Strong knowledge of donor requirements and formats (e.g., KfW, ECHO, FCDO, USG, World Bank, CERF, SHF)
- Excellent English writing and editing skills with proven experience in high-quality reports and proposals
- Experience with UN agencies or international NGOs is an asset
- Familiarity with WASH programming, humanitarian systems, and results-based management
- Strong coordination, multitasking, and ability to work independently across teams and time zones
Language Requirements:
- Fluent in English
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
- Technical writing, clear, donor-focused reporting.
- WASH expertise, strong understanding of sector programs and indicators.
- Data analysis ability to interpret data and report results.

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 (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal TMC0002396.docx

Remarks:

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International Donor Reporting and Proposal Writing Consultancy services, WASH section, 7 months, Khartoum, Sudan (Internationals only) Home-based # 594179