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This Terms of Reference outlines the scope, objectives, responsibilities, and timeline for the closure of the Mbandaka Field Office in Democratic Republic of Congo. The consultant expertise will also be required to the final stage of Kisangani outpost closure operation. The decision to close this office and outpost has been made due to strategic realignment and cost optimization in line with the overall Organization Future Focus Initiative exercise.

For every child, safety

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chief, Field Operations, the Consultant will support the Mbandaka team for overall leadership, coordination, and strategic direction for UNICEFs in the closing operation of the office. The Consultant will support the Mbandaka field office team to organize all the actions leading to the closure by December 31^st, 2025. He may also be requested to support remotely or in site the Kisangani Outpost.

 How can you make a difference?

1. Scope of Work

As a result of the Future Focus Initiative process, the Mbandaka Field Office and Kisangani Outpost will be closed on 31 December 2025. The consultant will have the overall role of managing activities related to the successful closure of the Field Office/Outpost.  This role entails coordination of all activities with colleagues, support to the Chief Field Office OIC to partners and the provincial authorities to phase-out UNICEF presence in Mbandaka.

2. Objectives

The primary objectives of the office closure process are to :

• Ensure a smooth and compliant closure of the office.

• Minimize disruption to staff, operations, and stakeholders.

•            Secure and dispose of assets, records, and infrastructure responsibly.

•            Communicate effectively with all stakeholders throughout the process.

3. Timeline

The closure process will be conducted from September to December 2025

4. Reporting and Monitoring

• Regular meeting will be held with the DR Congo management on the progress

• Regular Progress reports will be submitted to the Chief Field Operations and Deputy Representative Operations

• A final closure report will be submitted upon completion.

5. Risks and Mitigation

Potential risks include:

• Loss of critical data or assets.

• Delays in closure activities.

Mitigation strategies will be developed and monitored throughout the process.

If you would like to know more about this position, please view the full job description here:  TDR Appui a la cloture du bureau de Mbandaka - Consultant National_final signed.pdf

To be considered an advocate for every child, you must...

• Diploma: Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Sociology, or related fields;

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, operations, or emergency response in international development or humanitarian settings. Prior experience in a UN system agency is an asset.

• Language: Fluency in French required; knowledge of English and/or local language(s) is an asset.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programme planning, RBM, humanitarian coordination, financial and HR management, and UN security protocols

Applicants are invited to submit with their online application:

• A recently updated and signed CV
• A financial proposal which must be an all-inclusive remuneration offer (consultancy fees, mission expenses, travels, etc.).
• Applicants are invited to submit their financial proposals in USD using the template below:

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

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. 

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.

Interested candidates are required to fully complete their application profile, upload a cover letter and their financial proposal (daily fee rate in USD).

Applications with incomplete profile and without a financial proposal will not be considered.

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. 

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.