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Background:

UNICEF Liberia is preparing for the implementation of its new Country Programme and recognizes the importance of strengthening internal collaboration, respect, and organizational readiness among staff. In this context, the Country Office will organize a three-day staff retreat in April 2026 to provide a structured space for reflection, dialogue, and alignment on how teams work together to deliver results for children.

The retreat will focus on strengthening collegiality, reinforcing shared values, promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace culture, and preparing staff to effectively implement the new Country Programme priorities. To ensure a structured, participatory, and results-oriented process, UNICEF Liberia will engage an external facilitator with expertise in organizational development, team dynamics, and change management.

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Purpose of the Assignment:

The purpose of this assignment is to design and facilitate the UNICEF Liberia Staff Retreat, ensuring that sessions promote meaningful dialogue, strengthen team cohesion, and support organizational readiness for implementation of the new Country Programme.

Under the overall guidance of UNICEF Liberia Senior Management and in coordination with the Retreat Planning Committee, the facilitator will undertake the following tasks:

a) Pre-Retreat Preparation:

• Review the retreat concept note and relevant background materials.
• Conduct consultations with UNICEF management and the Retreat Planning Committee.
• Develop a detailed facilitation agenda and methodology aligned with the retreat objectives.
• Design interactive tools and exercises to support discussions on:
  • Collaboration and cross-team coordination
  • Respect, diversity and workplace culture
  • Organizational readiness for change
  • Psychological safety and wellbeing in the workplace
  • Roles and responsibilities for Country Programme implementation.
  • Performance Management for optimum productivity in the office.

 b) Facilitation of the Retreat:

• Facilitate all retreat sessions over three days using participatory and inclusive methods.
• Guide structured discussions on workplace culture, communication, and teamwork.
• Facilitate team-building activities and group reflection sessions.
• Support group work and action planning sessions aimed at identifying practical steps to strengthen collaboration and implementation readiness.

c) Expected Deliverables:  

  Participating in pre-retreat consultations with the relevant sub-committee organizing the Retreat.

• Refining the draft agenda for the retreat.
• Ensuring all items required for retreat agenda items are procured and are available.
• Facilitation to achieve the retreat objectives, identify issues and way forward.
• Prepare and submit a summary report (10 pages max) on the retreat no later than two weeks after the Retreat. The report should cover several key areas including:
  • Key discussion points and reflections
  • Agreed actions and commitments
  • Recommendations for strengthening collaboration and organizational effectiveness.

e) Duration of the Work:

This assignment is expected to be undertaken two weeks prior to the Retreat, during the retreat, with the final deliverable to be handed over within fourteen days after the Retreat.

e).  Reference Documents:

• Review the new Country Programme to define how UNICEF can deliver impactful programming that drives measurable positive changes, with a deliberate focus on reaching and empowering the most vulnerable populations.
• Review the results of the 2024 Global Staff Survey, the Country Office workplan and implementation, with a focus on sustaining achievements or addressing gaps and last two staff retreat reports.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: [attach JD/TOR here] Full TOR - UNICEF Liberia Staff Retreat.pdf

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Education:

• Advanced university degree in organizational development, leadership, management, psychology, or related fields.
• Proven competencies in facilitation skills with UN or international NGO staff retreats or inter-agency meetings.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating organizational retreats, strategic workshops, or team-building processes.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Work Experience:

• Post-graduate degree in social sciences or related field, or first level degree with relevant experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in similar work.
• Experience in UN or International NGO work planning processes would be an added advantage.
• Experience writing high-quality reports for UN or international organizations.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English required

Home Based     Office Based

The necessary computer equipment for the consultation will be provided by the consultant or  the consultant is expected to use his/her own ICT equipment.

 VII. Supervision:

The consultant facilitator will report to the Chair of the Retreat Committee.

Applicants are invited to submit with their online application:

• A cover letter explaining why they are well placed to undertake this assignment.
• A recently updated CV.
• A financial proposal which must be an all-inclusive cost (consultancy fees, mission expenses, travels, etc.).

Applicants are invited to submit their financial proposals in USD using the template below:

Selection criteria will be based on qualifications, skills, expertise and experience in the required field, and quality of the technical and financial offer. Each application will be assessed first on its technical merits and subsequently on its price.

Evaluation Criteria (This will be used for the Selection Report)

A) Technical Evaluation (e.g. maximum 75 Points)            B) Financial Proposal (e.g. maximum of 25 Points)

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UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others 

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

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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.

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. 

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