TERMS OF REFERENCE
Under the supervision of the Child Rights Monitoring Specialist and in close collaboration with the Director of the Strategic Planning Office at the Office of the Prime Minister and UNICEF management, the local consultant will: (a) provide technical expertise to support the update of the NDS Human Capital Development pillar, ensuring alignment with emerging priorities identified through the mid-term review process; and (b) support UNICEF Kosovo in mapping partners to strengthen child rights partnerships, including opportunities to leverage public and private financing for children, positioning UNICEF as a catalyst for broader investment in an upper-middle-income context.
Minimum requirements
Education
Work Experience
At least 7 years of previous professional experience in the field of programme design, strategy and policy development, monitoring and evaluation
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Demonstrated ability and knowledge to develop policies, monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Knowledge and previous experience in providing technical expertise to government partners, partnership building and resource mobilization
- Previous work experience with international organisations
- Knowledge of UN programming and previous working experience with UN will be an advantage
- Process management skills, including facilitation and communication with stakeholders
Language Requirements
Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English
Desirables
Previous experience in supporting national or sectoral strategy planning as well as partnership and resource mobilization strategies is an asset
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.
- 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)
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.