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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, peace  

UNICEF Mexico is preparing the 2026-2031 Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP). The CPMP is a strategic planning document that describes the main management structure and mechanisms to support the implementation of the Country Programme (CPD) and the achievement of its proposed results. The integrated budget (IB) is an integral part of the CPMP preparation process and consolidates plans for the utilization of all available resources available to the Country Office, linking them to its programmes, their effectiveness, and management results.

When preparing the CPMP, the Office must ensure that the UNICEF-supported Country Programme is accompanied by a management strategy, organizational structure, and an adequate budget to achieve the expected results.

How can you make a difference? 

• Education: Advanced University Degree (master’s and above) in one of the following areas business management, financial management, accounting, public finance, economics and other related social science fields. 
• Work Experience:
  • At least eight (8) years of progressive international professional experience in office management, particularly in the areas of operations, strategic planning and human and/or financial resource management.
  • Experience implementing organizational initiatives in one or more operations management area including the following: budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration; supply and logistics management; information and communication technology; human resources. 
  • UNICEF experience is required.
  • Solid experience with UNICEF policies and procedures, and institutional knowledge of United Nations and UNICEF systems and processes is also required. 
  • Relevant experience in a similar process is highly desirable.  

Working Conditions:

This consultancy does not include travel during the duration of the contract. The selected consultant will work remotely. For details on the working conditions during the consultancy, please read the corresponding section in the:  ToR - Individual Consultant to Support the CPMP 2026-2031.pdf

Technical and Economic Proposal Characteristics

All documents submitted must be written by the consultant and presented independently, uploaded to the corresponding links in the application.

Only individual proposals will be accepted.

Technical Proposal:

• Updated CV that explicitly demonstrates the profile requirements for the consultancy.

Candidates who meet the passing threshold will be called for an interview, which will count as part of the technical evaluation.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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.

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