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UNICEF-Kyrgyzstan Country Programme Document 2018-2022 International Consultancy


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Purpose of the Assignment
To assist the Country Office for preparing a high quality Country Programme Document (CPD) 2018-2022 and, consequently, Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP) for the respective period. CPD 2018-2022 will be submitted for the approval of the Executive Board in September 2017, and CPMP 2018-2022 will be submitted for the approval of the Regional Programme Budgetary Review Committee in October 2017.
Assignment Tasks
Under general supervision of the Representative, in consultations with the Representative, the Contractor is expected to support the finalisation of a quality CPD 2018-2022 by end February 2017, and to assist the CO to make a flawless submission of CPMP to the regional office by end August 2017.
The consultant will work very closely with senior management of UNICEF Kyrgyzstan Country Office following a roadmap provided by the CO. The office will share all the relevant documents to be reviewed by the consultant and will have constant email and skype interaction for further clarity on the work and the supporting documents.
A few conference calls are planned with the consultant for discussing the overall strategic directions of the CPD, finalizing Strategy Notes and Results Framework, if and where necessary, and presenting the final product in a nutshell through a presentation.
In-person consultation is planned in March 2017, when the consultant visit the CO to conduct one day workshop with key staff members to identify the required skills sets for the new CP implementation, and support the CO management to draft the new office structure in the direct discussion.
Consequently, in consultations with the Representative, Deputy Representative, and Operations Manager, the Consultant is expected to review and edit the draft CPMP prepared by the CO, and support its finalisation by summer 2017.
Expected Deliverables
  • Finalized CPD 2018-2022
  • Finalized CPMP 2018-2022
  • Qualifications of Successful Candidate
    Education
    Master degree in Social Science or equivalent
    Years of relevant experience
    15 years of experience in managing development programmes. At least 10 years in senior management capacity, preferably in a mix of RO or HQ-based and country-based positions. Documented experience in change management, and as head of office.
    Competencies of Successful Candidate
  • Special skills: Solid experience with UNICEF policy and procedure an asset, preferably in a mix of programme and operations functions. Institutional knowledge of the UN and UNICEF systems and processes;
  • Competencies: Very good analytical skills in relation to development challenges and relevant transformation processes; very competent in conceptualizing complex management challenges; excellent writing skills
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    Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.
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    HOW TO APPLY:
    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502188