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Consultancy: Projrect Management Consultancy ย ย
Duty Station: NYHQ
Duration: 20 Nov 2025 โ 31 Jul 2027
Home/ Office Based: Remote
BACKGROUND
Purpose of Activity/ Assignment: ย ย The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (the Alliance) is a global network of operational agencies, academic institutions, policymakers, donors and practitioners that facilitates inter-agency technical collaboration on child protection in all humanitarian contexts. The United Nations Childrenโs Fund (UNICEF) co-leads the Alliance with rotating NGOs, currently International Rescue Committee and Hurras Network. The Alliance sets standards and produces technical guidance for use by the various stakeholders, particularly field practitioners. Its mission is to support humanitarian actors to achieve high-quality and effective child protection interventions in humanitarian contexts, in both refugee and non-refugee settings
The purpose of the assignment is to support the Alliance with planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and grant management for all Working Groups, Task Forces, and Initiatives (WGTFIs), in alignment with the Allianceโs Strategic Brief (2025-2026) and the following strategy, and the implementation of these strategies.
Scope of Work:
The consultant will closely work with the Secretariat of the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (the Alliance) and support planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and grant management of the Alliance activities. In addition, the consultant will support the implementation of the Allianceโs Strategic Brief as well as the following strategy and the convening efforts of the Alliance, in particular the Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action.
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Task 1. Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation
Develop and implement data collection tools including surveys for the Allianceโs M&E activities Collect and process data and results reported by Working Groups, Task Forces and Initiatives to assess the progress of the Alliance M&E framework Support conducting a mid- and final review of the Allianceโs Strategic Brief Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports of the Allianceโs Strategic Brief Compile the Allianceโs Annual Reportsย
Task 2: Support fundraising and grant management
Support working groups, task forces and the secretariat in developing concept notes and proposals, particularly on the Allianceโs Strategic Brief and following strategy Maintain a central tracking system to facilitate management of all grants for the Allianceโs activities Maintain detailed understanding of budget flows and the impact of this on budget forecasting, and produce updates on financial performance Support preparation of donor reports in coordination with WG and TF in a timely fashionTask 3: Support planning processes for the Alliance
Support the secretariat, WGs and TFs on the Allianceโs annual workplan revisions and updating Support the development/update of the new Alliance strategy beyond the 2025/2026 Strategic Briefย
Task 4: Support the planning and implementation of the Alliance Strategic Brief/ following strategy
Support the Allianceโs efforts on climate crisis and child protection, including the collaboration with University of Oxford Support the implementation of the Evidence-to-Advocacy Research Agenda with Assessment, Measurement, and Evidence Working Group and other technical groups as well as the Alliance membersย
Task 4: Support the Alliance convening efforts
Support the organization of the Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, including event planning, abstract review, preparation/facilitation of sessions, administrative and logistic support Support the organization of webinars, conferences, etc. Support the organization of the Alliance internal annual meeting Provide administrative support to the Alliance secretariat including on knowledge management and other service provision such as interpretation and translationThere is currently no sufficient funding to cover all planned activities that continue until July 2027. Some deliverables are planned to be completed if additional resources become available.
ย Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:
Work Assignment Overview/Deliverables and Outputs/Delivery deadline
Task 1. Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation
1. Collect and process data and results reported by WGTFI
-ย 2 sets of data collection and analysis on the M&E framework conducted in 2026
31 Mar 2026
31 Jul 2026
- 1 set of data collection and analysis on the M&E framework conducted in 2027 ย 31 Mar 2027 ย 2. Support conducting mid- and final reviews of the Allianceโs Strategic Brief Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports of the Allianceโs Strategic Brief ย - Progress/reflection of the Strategic Brief is documented producedย 30 Nov 2025 ย -ย 1 mid-term review report of the Allianceโs Strategic Brief produced 15 Dec 2025 ย - 1 final report of the Allianceโs Strategic Brief produced 31 Jul 2026 ย 3.ย Compile the Allianceโs Annual Reportsย ย - 1 Annual Report produced in 2026 30 Apr 2026 ย - 1 Annual report produced in 2027ย 30 Apr 2027 ย Task 2: Support fundraising and grant management ย 4. Maintain a central tracking system to facilitate management of all grants for the Allianceโs activities Maintain detailed understanding of budget flows and the impact of this on budget forecasting, and produce updates on financial performanceย ย - 6 bi-monthly updates on the financial performance produced in 2026 31 Dec 2025 28 Feb 2026 30 Apr 2026 30 Jun 2026 31 Aug 2026 30 Oct 2026ย ย - 3 bi-monthly updates on the financial performance produced in 2027ย 1 Jan 2027 28 Feb 2027 30 Apr 2027 ย 5. Support preparation of donor reports in coordination with WG and TF in a timely fashion - 2 donor annual reports compiled in 2026 31 Mar 2026 - 1 donor final report compiledย 30 Sept 2026 - 2 donor annual reports compiled in 2027ย ย Task 3: Support planning processes for the Alliance ย 6. Support the secretariat, WGs and TFs on annual workplan revisions and updating -1 workplan template developedย 30 Sept 2026 - 2027 work plan updated with the Alliance technical groupsย 30 Nov 2026 ย 7. Support the development/update of the Alliance strategy for 2026-2030ย - 1 M&E framework/set of performance indicators developed based on the new strategyย 31 Dec 2026 ย Task 4: Support the implementation of the Alliance Strategy ย 8. Support the Alliance's efforts on climate crisis and child protectionย - 1 policy paper developed on the impact of climate crisis on child protection (with the University of Oxford) 31 May 2026 - 4 quarterly meetings organized for the climate crisis group in 2026 30 Nov 2026 ย 9. Support the implementation of the Evidence-to-Advocacy Research Agenda with Assessment, Measurement, and Evidence Working Group and other technical groups - 1 set of data collection and analysis on the L&D agenda conductedย 28 Feb 2026 - 1 evidence brief on the L&D agenda developedย 30 Mar 2026 ย Task 5: Support the Alliance convening efforts ย 10. Support the organization of the Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, including abstract review, preparation/facilitation of sessions, and administrative and logistic support - 1 session facilitated/supported - 1 abstract review process supported with at least 4 abstracts reviewed - 1 Annual Meeting report producedย 30 Jun 2026 -ย 3 sessions facilitated/supported 30 Jun 2027 - 1 abstract review process supported with at least 10 abstracts reviewed 30 Jun 2027 - 1 Annual Meeting reportย 31 Jul 2027 ย 11. Support the organization of the Alliance internal annual meeting - Alliance's internal meeting organized including admin and logistic arrangements in 2026 30 Oct 2026 ยQualifications
Education: Advanced university degree in relevant field, preferably in social work, international relations, psychology or development studies The individual should be highly proficient in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required *: ย Essential Technical Skills:
At least 5 years of relevant experience in humanitarian or development sectors; Demonstrable M&E skills; Strong writing and editing skills for publication; Experience in fundraising; Experience with planning and report writing, ideally within a network space; Familiarity with the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action and other fundamental documents related to the CP sector is desirable. Experience with managing events is desirable Experience in child protection in humanitarian settings is an asset.Competencies A commitment to and aptitude for attention to details Ability to work well and punctually under pressure Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully interact with a diverse group of people and build consensus; Flexible work attitude, with the ability to follow direction and work independently across a virtual work environment; Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to independently track and follow-up on various tasks; Collaborative work style, with strong team-player attitude and ability to identify gaps and to take initiative to fill them; Ability to operate remotely and across multiple timezonesRequirements:
Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and
- Upload copy of academic credentials
- Financial proposal that will include/ reflect :
the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference. travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR. Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable. Indicate your availability- Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
- At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
- Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.
U.S. Visa information:
With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultantโs household members (spouse) will require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4.ย ย
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process
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UNICEFโs core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. View our competency framework at:ย Here
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.ย
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.ย
Remarks:ย ย
Individuals engaged under a consultancy will not be considered โstaff membersโ under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEFโs 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. Consultants 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.ย
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.ย
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