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Youth Employability and Cash for Work (C4W) Consultant, Individual Consultancy, 20 days per month

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Work type: Consultant
Location: Lebanon
Categories: Adolescent Development

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, support

The contract for the Youth Employability and C4W Consultant will be technically managed and administered by the Youth Section, under the supervision of the Chief Adolescent Development OIC. Youth Employability and C4W Consultant is expected to provide technical support to UNICEF Lebanon’s Youth and Adolescent Development section by ensuring the proper implementation of the employability and Cash for Work (C4W) programme under the Learning to Earning Pillar, conducting field visits, updating market assessment in addition to establish private sector partnership, updating and managing data and analysis of the project activities, reporting of alarming issues and areas of improvement, monitor the roll-out of tools that he/she will develop, in addition to the activities and C4W in private sector companies where relevant. He/she will also provide technical and operational support throughout the program cycle to support the Learning to Earning pillar and employability of the Youth and Adolescent Program within the Lebanon Country Program. The consultant is responsible for ensuring the Cash for Work programme is ongoing and implemented as per the programme’s plans, and with linkages to the remaining sub-categories of the youth programme.

Scope of Work:

  • Technical Support and coordination for the employability and empowerment of youth in crisis program development and planning (50%)
  • Employability and empowerment of youth in crisis programme design, technical implementation, monitoring, and delivery of results (50%):

How can you make a difference? 

 

Tasks/Milestone:

 

Deliverables/Outputs:

 

Timeline

Payment

  1. Technical Review and Situation Analysis
  • Conduct a comprehensive technical review of all three ongoing phases.
  • Identify alignment issues and gaps in program design and implementation.
  • Synthesis findings into an updated situation analysis.
  • Coordinate with PD managers and partners for validation.
  • Technically support the PD managers to initiate relevant partnerships.

 

20 days

(by the end of the 1st month)

 

 

 

 

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Strategic planning and monitoring plans
  • Finalize the updated theory of change and program logic.
  • Develop a unified results framework across all project phases.
  • Align deliverables and implementation timelines with the updated framework.

 

 

20 days

(By end of the 2nd month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Tool alignment and new phase kickoff

 
  • Harmonize tools across partners (logframes, M&E templates, feedback forms).
  • Finalize workplans for each ongoing phase.
  • Initiate strategic discussions with UNICEF and partners on the new phase.
  • Technically support the development of the new programme.

 

20 days

(By end of the 3rd month)

 

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Programme development of the new phase and technical overview of implementation of ongoing phases
  • Technically support the development of the full proposal for the new phase.
  • Coordinate and technically support multi-partner programme with detailed costing.
  • Gather feedback through joint review sessions and focus group discussions with all stakeholders.
  • Submit consolidated programme package and technical annexes.
  • Technical support in the implementation of ongoing phases.

 

 

20 days

 (By end of the 4th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Programme review and coordination   
  • Conduct technical review of implementation across partners.
  • Identify variances and recommend readjustments
  • Support revision of programme and workplans.
  • Coordinate monthly partner check-ins and monitoring visits for the implementation

 

 

20 days

(By end of the 5th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Tool development, testing, and roll-out
  • Develop/ refine implementation, quality assurance, and reporting tools.
  • Pilot tools with selected partners and validate through field visits.
  • Finalize tools and provide training/ guidance for roll-out.
  • Document tool feedback and improvement log.

 

20 days

(By end of the 6th month)

 

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Capacity Building and PD amendment support
  • Deliver technical trainings to partners and private sectors on tools, quality, and reporting.
  • Provide tailored technical support to underperforming partners and private sector.
  • Technically support the PD managers in the programme implementations based on updated program needs.
  • Finalize guidance notes and SOPs.

 

 

20 days

(By end of the 7th month)

 

 

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Stakeholder engagement and strategic alignment  
  • Technically support the development of a stakeholder engagement and partnership coordination plan.
  • Technical support to align youth program strategies with national plans and the UN framework.
  • Contribute technically to future concept notes and advocacy.

 

 

20 days

(By end of the 8th month)

 

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Knowledge management and donor engagement
  • Document success stories and human-interest cases across all phases.
  • Draft content for donor presentations and communications.
  • Compile learning paper highlighting key lessons, successes, and gaps.

 

20 days

(By end of the 9th month)

 

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Tool finalization and monitoring
  • Finalize full suite of implementation and M&E tools for all phases.
  • Ensure rollout is standardized across regions and partners.
  • Collect feedback from field teams to refine formats and instructions.
  • Document and address any challenges in tool application.

 

20 days

(By end of the 10th month)

 

 

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Data consolidation and program review
  • Collect and synthesize partner data into a consolidated performance report.
  • Analyze progress trends, risk flags, and bottlenecks.
  • Propose technical adjustments to improve implementation.
  • Contribute technically to the briefing for internal program management review.

 

20 days

 (By end of the 11th month)

 

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Midterm review and strategic adjustment to all phases
  • Support technically in the midterm technical review with partners and donors.
  • Analyze implementation data and financial performance across phases.
  • Draft recommendations for programmatic course corrections to PD managers
  • Prepare summary report for UNICEF management and donor feedback.

 

20 days

 (By end of the 12th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Programme monitoring oversight and adjustment support
  • Conduct detailed review of programme implementation and monitoring, including funding impact.
  • Technically contribute to the amendment and adjustment of programme and its funding impact
  • Provide technical support to partners in revising programme implementation.

 

20 days

 (By end of the 13th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Partner capacity strengthening
  • Conduct advanced training sessions for partners on data quality, financial tracking, and impact reporting.
  • Provide support for standardizing documentation across organizations.
  • Coordinate peer-learning sessions among partners for knowledge exchange.

20 days

 (By end of the 14th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Implementation monitoring and field support
  • Technically lead multi-region field visits and performance reviews.
  • Collect qualitative and quantitative data to validate implementation progress.
  • Technically contribute to the partner documents update and data analysis for the PD managers
  • Document action plans and timelines for improvement.

20 days

 (By end of the 15th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Final implementation and consolidation phase finalization and prep for closure
  • Technical review and finalize implementation status of the final phases of program implementation.
  • Collect feedback on delivery quality, youth experience, and employer engagement.
  • Technically contribute to the planning for project closure and sustainability strategy.
  • Prepare technical note summarizing outcomes and gaps of the final phase of implementation.

20 days

 (By end of the 16th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Communication and donor storytelling
  • Develop technical and advocacy briefs highlighting program impact.
  • Package success stories and data visuals for donor use.
  • Technical support for donor content preparation.
  • Coordinate with Comms and Youth section to ensure narrative consistency.

20 days

 (By end of the 17th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Risk and issue tracking
  • Update risk matrix across all phases.
  • Conduct final round of partner feedback sessions and FGDs on implementation challenges.
  • Propose technical responses to advise PD managers on remaining issues before closure.
  • Ensure documentation is filled and up to date
  • Submit final recommendations for program sustainability and scale-up.
  • Compile implementation and financial lessons from all partners.

20 days

(By end of the 18th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion
  1. Final reporting, Knowledge products and lessons learned
  • Draft final knowledge products (toolkits, case studies, learning briefs).
  • Coordinate and develop learning dissemination session with partners and UNICEF teams.
  • Prepare draft end-of-project documentation.
  • Prepare final consultancy technical report summarizing all 19 months.
  • Finalize handover of tools, data sets, templates, and documentation.
  • Conduct final coordination meeting with Youth Section and key partners.

 

20 days

(By the end of the 19th month)

Payment to be processed upon submission of report of completion

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

  • A University Degree in social science (psychology, social science, management) or any related field.
  • A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in employability, social development planning and management in youth economic engagement programmes.
  • Relevant experience in skilling and Cash-for-Work program/project development and management, preferably within a UN system agency or related international organization.
  • Proven experience in designing market-driven, competency-based training programs targeting vulnerable youth in humanitarian and/or development contexts.
  • Demonstrated ability to technically manage multiple partners and stakeholders in complex and dynamic environments.
  • Technical Experience in developing employability and skilling programmes with sensitive donors.
  • Strong writing, data processing, and analytical skills.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English is required; proficiency in French is an asset.
  • Prior experience working in developing country contexts and/or in emergency or crisis response settings is an advantage.
  • Strong data management, writing, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and capacity to work independently.
  • Experience in acquiring, organizing, and managing knowledge and information effectively.
  • Good understanding of information management principles, governance, policies, and quality assurance standards.

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 committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality,\ religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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.

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. 

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. 

Please submit a detailed cost proposal to undertake the terms of reference above .  Applications submitted without a daily/ monthly rate will not be considered.

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