International Consultant to support the development of Program Strategy Notes (Not for Bangladeshi)

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

The purpose of the consultancy is to support the articulation of Programme Strategy Notes (PSNs) in line with the UNICEF-Bangladesh Country Program Document (CPD) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2022-2026 to support the country in realizing the rights of children, adolescents and women.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Planning, Monitoring and Reporting and the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the international consultant will work closely with the PMR Section and the senior management team and relevant section chiefs to conduct the following:

1. Conduct a review and analysis of existing programme documents (e.g. SitAn, current CPD/UNDAF, iSERF, studies and evaluations, work plans, review reports etc.) for the better understanding of the programmes and to ease the process of PSN (Programme Strategy Note) development
2. Support the Sector Programme Consultations for the development of PSNs.
3. Draft eight Programme Strategy Notes (Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, SPEAR-social protection, Adolescence and ECD) in consultation with programme sections and colleagues, incorporating feedback from Regional Office review.
4. Ensure clear linkages among PSNs, CPD, UNSDCF and other strategies
5. Present and finalise PSN based on feedback from the CMT
6. Liaise and support international consultant responsible for facilitating the CPD development process, attend SMR, and other meetings if organized and required.

Deliverables/Outputs:	Timeframe	Payment Schedule %
Conduct a review and analysis of existing programme documents (e.g. SitAn, current CPD/UNDAF, iSERF, studies and evaluations, work plans, review reports etc.) for the better understanding of the programmes and to ease the process of PSN (Programme Strategy Note) development	Home-based October – December 2020 (4 days)	4 days
Sectoral meetings to finalise Theory of Change (ToC) and drafting of eight PSNs	Dhaka[1] January 2021 (15 days)	15 days
Final draft of Sectoral Strategy Notes and drafting of eight PSNs including the provision of support for sector’s consultation	Dhaka January – March 2021 (20 days)	20 days
Facilitate PSN Review by BCO internal (Cross-sectoral) and then ROSA internal review	Dhaka March 2021 (10 days)	10 days
Attend the SMR to take stock of discussions, and revision of PSNs and ToCs based on feedback provided by SMR.	Dhaka Early-April 2021 (3 days)	3 days
Attend the CPD validation workshop to reflect feedback in the final version of PSN, if organised	Dhaka and home based Mid-April 2021 (3 days)	3 days
Finalise PSNs and ToCs.  Examine intra-linkages and inter-linkages amongst PSNs, ToCs, CPD, UNSDCF.	Dhaka and home-based April 2021 (5 days)	5 days

 

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Social sciences, project/programme management or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in areas such as planning, monitoring and evaluation, social statistics

  *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

• A minimum of 20 years of relevant professional relevant experience and proven expertise with planning and development, including strong understanding of UN’s relevant Programming Guidelines on UNDAF/UNSDCF/SERF process, UNICEF CPD process, Gender Equality, Human Rights Based Programming (HRBP) approach, Capacity Development, Environmental Sustainability and Results Based Management (RBM))
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Excellent report writing skills, analytical skills as well as strong facilitation and communication skills
• More than a few previous experiences in leading/supporting the Country Programme planning processes and practical experience in South Asia is an asset
• Experience in working with teams and team processes

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

**  Job Location: Home-based and Dhaka- based, depending on the deliverables and COVID-19 situation