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Consultancy: GBViE Resource Development Consultant

Duty Station: Child Protection Team – Programme Group  

Duration: 1 February 2026 – 31 December 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.

Related to this mission, UNICEF is directly involved in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in some of the world’s most intense and complex conflicts and disasters. GBV in its various forms constitutes a global crisis which undermines social and economic progress; as one of the world’s greatest human rights violations, GBV must be addressed to ensure universal rights and principles with regard to equality, security, liberty, integrity and dignity of human beings. Addressing gender-based violence in emergencies (GBViE) is recognized as a life-saving measure and an essential component of humanitarian action. UNICEF has made GBViE (prevention, risk mitigation and response) one of its targeted priorities in its Strategic Plan and Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) 2026-2029, as well as in the Child Protection Strategy. GBViE contributes to the results under the SP high-level target on violence as well as the Adolescent Girls accelerator. GBViE risk mitigation cuts across all sectors and areas of work in UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children.

UNICEF is looking for a consultant to develop a set of targeted technical resources that fit the operational realities. In addition, this consultancy will support mapping out and preparing materials for financial resource mobilization. 

Scope of Work:

Under the supervision of the GBViE Specialist, the consultant will be responsible for the following areas of work (specific deliverables further outlined in the table below):  

• Develop a framework and support capacity building for UNICEF’s programmatic approach on supporting survivors who become pregnant and children born as a result of conflict-affected sexual violence;
• Support finalization of the sample donor proposal – and related capacity building - on GBV/cash integrated programming;
• Map out new opportunities for resource mobilization and develop materials to apply for new funding;
• Organize internal information sessions with colleagues working across other parts of UNICEF (PPD, PFP, EMOPS, Gender, etc.) to socialize available GBViE assets for resource mobilization.

The consultancy will be home-based with potential travel to emergency-affected contexts relevant to the above tasks, as needed.

There is currently no sufficient funding to cover all planned activities. Some deliverables are planned to be completed if additional resources become available.

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:

Work Assignment Overview/Deliverables and Outputs/Delivery deadline

Develop a framework for UNICEF’s programmatic approach and support capacity building on supporting survivors who become pregnant and children born as a result of conflict-affected sexual violence

1. Design a programmatic framework on children born of CRSV

- At least 10 KIIs conducted with UNICEF staff and other relevant stakeholders and summary of key themes reported

30 April 2026

- Outline of the structure for the framework prepared and presented

31 May 2026

-  One interactive workshop facilitated to flesh out the content of the framework

31 July 2026

-  Framework finalized and approved by GBV team

30 November 2026

2.  Build internal capacity around the framework

-  At least 2 webinars conducted to socialize the framework within UNICEF

31 Oct 2026

3. Contribute to advocacy efforts to influence programming and policy on children born as a result of CRSV

-  One (maximum 10-page) resource on featuring CO examples of programming and policy contributions

31 Dec 2026

Support finalization of the sample donor proposal on GBV/cash integrated programming

4.  Develop components still pending from draft version of the sample proposal

-  Theory of change for GBV/cash integrated programming completed

28 Feb 2026

-  Draft donor proposal reviewed and edited to incorporate references to corporate documents (new Strategic Plan, GEAP, Annual result reporting etc).

28 Feb 2026

-  Existing M&E framework and sample indicators finalized and submitted for approval

31 Aug 2026

-  Guidance on safe and ethical GBV data management adapted to fit cash programming (targeting criteria, survivor referrals, HOPE data system, etc.)

30 Sept 2026

Map out new opportunities for resource mobilisation and develop materials to apply for new funding

5.  Update GBViE foundation mapping

-  Existing foundation mapping reviewed and updated, based on recent developments

28 Feb 2026

-  Brief summary (2-3 pages)  developed, highlighting the top five new foundations to target and strategic approach for crafting a compelling funding pitch

30 Apr 2026

6.  Enhance GBViE assets for financial resource mobilisation

-  At least 3 new concept notes or funding proposals developed and shared for review

30 Sept 2026

7.  Support COs to develop/submit funding proposals based on the GBV/Cash sample resource

-  At least 3 COs proposals GBV/Cash integrated programming developed and submitted in collaboration with the COs

31 Dec 2026

Organize internal information sessions with colleagues working across other parts of UNICEF (PPD, PFP, EMOPS, Gender, etc.) to socialise available GBViE assets for resource mobilisation

8.  Conduct socialization sessions on GBV resource mobilization resources

-  1 socialisation session planned and facilitated (Q1 2026)

31 Mar 2026

-  2 additional socialisation sessions planned and facilitated(Q4 2026, Q2 2027)

30 Jun 2026

 

Qualifications

Education:   

An advance degree is required (Master’s or above) in public health, social work, political science, human rights and international law or other related degree, or equivalent programming experience

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and French is required. Working proficiency of other official UN languages is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required *:

• At least 10 years of humanitarian or related work experience in GBV programming in natural disasters and conflict-affected countries.
• Solid understanding of GBV guiding principles and the survivor-centred approach.
• Knowledge and experience working on GBV risk mitigation with other humanitarian sectors/clusters. Proven experience with humanitarian coordination structures (at global and/or field level) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with local women-led organizations and/or on tailored programming for adolescent girls in emergencies.
• Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization, including convening events and developing products for donors.
• Flexible work attitude: Ability to work productively and independently in a team environment and handle requests or issues as they arise.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people in a wide range of functions in a multicultural environment.
• Experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders and capturing of requirements in an inter-agency setting.
• Creative, innovative thinker who can also translate ideas into practical applications. 
• Proven skills in networking, strategic thinking, problem-solving, advocacy and negotiation.
• Familiarity with UNICEF’s working modalities, including related internal communication and advocacy is an asset.
• Experience in Gender/GBV related knowledge management and sharing is an asset.

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.