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Consultancy Title: Reporting and Knowledge Management Consultant  

Division/Duty Station: Child Protection team – Programme Group

Duration: 1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026

Home/ Office Based: Remote

 

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/ Assignment:

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programs, in advocacy, and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions - her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens - addressing inequity - not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

UNICEF’s child protection in humanitarian action (CPHA) programs aim to ensure every child is protected from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect. We partner with governments, international organizations, and civil society to actively prevent children from being harmed; to monitor grave violations committed against girls and boys and advocate for respect for international humanitarian law; and to develop programmes to support children who have experienced violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect. UNICEF’s child protection work promotes effective linkages between humanitarian and development programming and supports countries to strengthen their capacities and systems for mitigating risks, preparing for and responding to emergencies, and building resilience. UNICEF also leads the development of technical standards, guidance and advocacy efforts to support child protection actors in the field in delivering evidence-based, effective and high-quality programs to protect children.

The CPHA Team continually seeks to strengthen the evidence and data in all areas of Child Protection programming, and is committed to monitoring, evaluation, and results-based management. During the duration of the contract, the consultant will be responsible for a set of specific deliverables aiming at strengthening the CPHA programming related to planning, resource mobilization, monitoring and reporting, knowledge management, and evidence building.

Scope of Work:

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Senior Advisor, the consultant will be responsible for completion of the following deliverables:  

 

1. Advise and assist on CPHA team planning processes
2. Support the CPHA resource mobilization and financial resource tracking
3. Provide technical support related to results monitoring and reporting 
4. Contribute to advancing knowledge management and learning within the CPHA global team
5. Support the development and dissemination of CPHA communication and advocacy products

The consultancy will be home-based. While the work can be completed from anywhere, the selected candidate will be expected to be available during Eastern Standard Time (EST) working hours. Travel to be determined, pending the needs of the programme and in discussion with the supervisor.

Funding is not currently available to cover all planned deliverables. Certain deliverables will only be completed if additional resources become available

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:

Work Assignment Overview/Deliverables and Outputs/Delivery deadline

1.  Advise and assist on CPHA team planning processes

-  Organize and coordinate key planning and review milestones (including mid-year and end-of- year reviews), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. 

At least 4 planning milestones completed

31 Jan 2026

30 June 2026

-  Support the monthly CPHA Team Meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation, and coordination of action points. 

6 CPHA team meetings held and MOM shared

31 Jan 2026

30 Apr 2026

-  6 CPHA team meetings held and MOM shared

31 Jul 2026

31 Oct 2026

- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and programmatic results, aggregate and analyze data to inform evidence-based decision-making. This will be done in close collaboration with the Operations and Finance focal points

6 KPI summary reports drafted and submitted

30 Apr 2026

6 KPI summary reports drafted and submitted

31 Oct 2026

2. Support CPHA resource mobilization 

-  Coordinate with CPHA workstreams to ensure the timely preparation of high-quality donor reports, including standardizing report formats and content, aligning with donor conditions, templates, and original proposals. 

-  Reports for at least 3 donors prepared and timely submitted

30 Apr 2026 

-  Reports for at least 3 donors prepared and timely submitted

31 Oct 2026

-  Establish and maintain a centralized online (SharePoint) database of donor proposals and reports, ensuring version control, accessibility, and proper documentation of donor-specific requirements

Centralized database established

30 Dec 2025

Centralized database updated

31 May 2026

-  Support the Senior Advisor in the preparation of donor engagements, including compiling programmatic results and evidence, developing presentation materials, and  producing tailored information briefs and advocacy products

At least 5 resource mobilization packages developed (PPT, infographics, Briefs etc)

31 May 2026

3. Provide technical support related to results monitoring and reporting

-  Support the collection, quality assurance, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data on UNICEF’s global CPHA programming, ensuring alignment with the UNICEF Strategic Plan and Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in humanitarian action

At least 3 reports summarizing the main trends drafted, cleared and disseminated

31 Jan 2026

31 Mar 2026

30 Jun 2026

At least 1 report summarizing the main trends drafted, cleared and disseminated

30 Sept 2026

-  Facilitate the consolidation and synthesis of CPHA results for corporate reporting, including drafting inputs to key organizational reports such as the Executive Director’s Annual Report (EDAR), Goal Area 3 Annual Results Report (GARR), Global Annual Results Report on Humanitarian Action (HARR), and the Results Assessment Module (RAM). 

At least 2 key organizational reports inputted with CPHA results

28 Feb 2026

At least 2 key organizational reports inputted with CPHA results

30 Jul 2026

-  Contribute to key evaluations, assessments, and learning exercises to inform evidence-based adjustments and strategic improvements to CPHA programming across contexts

At least 3 exercises (such as evaluations, assessments, and learning exercises) supported through the development of briefs detailing recommendations to improve programming collected and reported

1 Jan 2026

31 Mar 2026

31 May 2026

4.  Contribute to advancing knowledge management and learning within the CPHA global team

- Design a CPHA knowledge management process for transition into the new Centers of Excellence structure

Report detailing recommendations for the KM transition process submitted and approved

28 Feb 2026

-  Translate CPHA data and achievements into visually compelling dashboards, analytical briefs, and communication products tailored 

At least 6 communication products developed and disseminated

31 Jan 2026

31 Mar 2026

31 May 2026

- Refresh CPHA knowledge platforms and digital resource libraries, ensuring information is accessible, well-structured, and up to date. This includes SharePoint; Drupal platforms; Knowledge@UNICEF (K@U).

4 quarterly reports detailing updates and improvements made on digital platforms, as well as recommendations, drafted and submitted

31 Oct 2026

5.  Support the Development and Dissemination of CPHA Communication and Advocacy Products

-  Provide technical inputs to the development of communication and advocacy materials to elevate CPHA visibility and impact, both internally and externally

At least 6 communication / advocacy products developed for internal and/or external use

30 Apr 2026

30 Oct 2026

30 Apr 2026

At least 3 communication / advocacy products developed for internal and/or external use

-  Contribute to the development of tailored information products that support advocacy and strategic engagement with senior leadership, as well as with key stakeholders. 

At least 3 information products developed, specifically tailored for senior leadership

30 Oct 2026

 

Qualifications

Education:

Advance University Degree (Masters) in Human Rights and International Law, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, other related degree or equivalent programming experience

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. 

Knowledge of other UN languages is considered an asset for the role

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required *:

 

- At least three years relevant experience in the development and/or humanitarian sector, preferably in the Child Protection sector

- Good technical understanding of knowledge management and reporting requirements

- Proficient skills and experience with information technology

- Strong communication skills, organizational, and inter-personal skills

- Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with complex requests and deadlines from different stakeholders

- Demonstrable ability to work independently, take initiative, and identify new opportunities and approaches

- Experience in budgeting and financial reporting

Requirements:

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 consultant’s 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.  

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

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. View our competency framework at: 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. 

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:  

Individuals engaged under a consultancy 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. 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. 

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.