TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide coordination, technical, and facilitative support to the Country Team in the implementation of activities under the joint IOM-UNICEF Global Programme. The consultant will support coordination mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, reporting processes, and the organization of regional and national consultations and convenings. The role will also contribute to technical programme outputs, including desk reviews, mapping and analysis of practices, gaps, and needs, drafting and dissemination of programme documents and joint reports, and support to the development of costed national action plans and donor reporting requirements.
Education
Bachelors in International Relations, Social Sciences, Migration Studies, Development Studies, Public Administration, International Development, or related field.
Work experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in programme coordination, migration, child protection, humanitarian or development programming.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stakeholder or inter-agency initiatives.
Experience organizing workshops, meetings, and regional convenings.
Strong report writing, documentation, and communication skills.
Experience working with UN agencies, NGOs, government counterparts, and international partners.
Strong organizational and facilitation skills.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Strong knowledge of child protection, migration, mixed migration, refugee and migrant protection, and humanitarian programming.
- Demonstrated understanding of inter-agency coordination mechanisms and multi-sectoral program implementation.
- Excellent project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with UN agencies, government counterparts, civil society organizations, and development partners.
- Excellent drafting, editing, and report-writing skills, with experience preparing technical reports, meeting minutes, concept notes, briefing notes, and donor reports.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills, including experience organizing and supporting workshops, consultations, and regional meetings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, SharePoint).
Language Requirements
Excellent written and spoken English required; Arabic desirable.
Desirables
- Previous experience working with UNICEF, IOM, other UN agencies, or international organizations.
- Familiarity with the Central Mediterranean Route and migration dynamics in North Africa.
- Knowledge of Libyan institutional frameworks, government counterparts, and child protection systems is an asset.
- Experience supporting donor-funded programs and preparing donor reports.
- Experience developing action plans, coordination frameworks, guidance documents, or technical resources.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is highly essential; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
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.
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