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Objective:
UNICEF in collaboration with ILO and WHO will be launching a joint programme to improve the quality of life of rural population affected by multidimensional poverty. The project will aim to achieve the following specific objective(s):
- Improved access to and quality of health services in rural communities.
- Strengthened social protection systems, both at the national and local levels, for the benefit of the less advantaged groups.
Within the delegated authority under the supervision of the Chief of Social Policy and Child Rights monitoring, and working in close collaboration with the Representative, Deputy Representative Programme, UNICEF Partnership and programme teams as well as the focal points from ILO and WHO, the Project Coordinator Consultant supports UNICEF’s coordination, visibility, and reporting roles within the EU-Haya Karima programme, ensuring coherence across partners and alignment with donor requirements.
Scope of work:
Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties or tasks include:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Social Policy and Child Rights Monitoring, and in close collaboration with UNICEF Partnership and programme teams, partner UN agencies (ILO, WHO), and national stakeholders, the Project Coordinator Consultant will provide overall coordination and technical support to ensure effective implementation of the EU-funded Haya Karima programme.
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Coordination and Internal Alignment
- Facilitate internal coordination within UNICEF and among UN agencies (UNICEF, ILO, WHO)as well as with the EU, by several activities including convoking relevant joint steering committee meetings, technical working groups, and inter-agency consultations
- Document discussions, consolidate inputs, and contribute to joint project reports capturing progress and achievements.
- Ensure coherence between UNICEF-supported activities across sectors (Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, Social Policy) and Partnership team.
- Contracts and Formal Agreements
- Support the development and finalization of agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), and other partnership instruments with EU, partner UN agencies, and government counterparts
- Stakeholder Consultations and Partnerships
- Facilitate and document consultative processes with key national and local stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation and ownership in coordination with UNICEF, partner UN agencies and EU.
- Facilitate dialogue between EU, UN agencies with government institutions, private sector, NGOs, and development partners to strengthen synergies and complementarities.
- Partnership and Field Support
- Support partnerships relations with EU by preparing updates, briefing notes, and presentations accordingly
- Support, plan and participate in field missions and joint activities, including donor visits, to ensure coordinated implementation and visibility of programme achievements.
- Budget Monitoring and Financial Oversight
- Monitor project budget implementation, ensuring expenditures remain within agreed ceilings.
- Consolidate financial progress reports cross agencies and flag variances in a timely manner aligned with UNICEF and EU reporting practices
- Communication, Knowledge Management, and Visibility
- Develop ad-hoc, communication and knowledge management materials to increase Haya Karima programme visibility and facilitate consultations with UNICEF Communication, partnership and programme teams as well WHO and ILO.
- Support preparation of policy briefs, notes, case studies, and evidence-based materials for advocacy and decision-making.
- Reporting and Consolidation
- Consolidate inputs and progress updates from UNICEF, ILO, and WHO focal points and prepare initial drafts of inception, narrative and financial reports, ensuring alignment with EU donor requirements.
ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE:
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Deliverable
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Description
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Timeline (Months)
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Proportion of Contract Value
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1. Inception Phase
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Inception report including: (i) detailed workplan and activity timeline, (ii) coordination and reporting mechanisms agreed with UNICEF/ILO/WHO
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By the end of Month 2
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15%
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2. Communication Strategy
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- In collaboration with communication focal points from the EU, UNICEF, ILO, and WHO, coordinate the development of draft communication materials and an outreach plan to enhance project visibility.
- Coordinate alignment of knowledge management outputs (policy briefs, case studies, visibility notes) with the programme objectives and EU’s communication and visibility guidelines.
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By the end of Month 3
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15%
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3. Project Coordination
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Facilitate the implementation of the agreed coordination mechanism by documenting discussions, ensuring timely report submissions, and promoting coherence across UNICEF-supported activities (Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, Social Policy) and Partnership teams in alignment with ILO and WHO inputs.
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Ongoing till the end of the contract, paid on monthly basis vis-à-vis checkpint meeting minutes
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15%
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4. Progress Reports
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- Programme implementation status
- Budget monitoring
- Documentation of inter-agency meetings
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By the end of Month 7
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20%
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5. Partnerships & Field Mission Support
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- Donor field mission support package (agenda, briefing notes, mission report)
- Ensure timely submission of donor reports
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By the end of Month 8
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15%
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Final report
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Final Report & Handover note
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By the end of Month 8
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20%
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Conditions of work:
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of SPCRM. The consultant will also work in close collaboration with other UN agencies and a broad range of development partners as part of a coordinated and participatory process. The consultant is expected to facilitate and reflect cross-agency inputs while ensuring alignment with national priorities and Egypt’s Vision 2030.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
-Advanced University Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health, Education, or related field
-Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project coordination or management, preferably within development, humanitarian, or government programmes.
-Experience with UN agencies, EU, international NGOs, or government-led initiatives is highly desirable.
-Experience in the design, implementation, and/or evaluation of social protection national development strategies, multisectoral public policy frameworks, or large-scale reform programmes is considered an asset.
-Experience in facilitating high-level consultations with government stakeholders, development partners, UN agencies, and civil society, is considered an asset.
-Experience working with multiple international development and UN partners and agencies and national governments.
-Familiarity with rural development and social sector service delivery in Egypt is considered an asset.
-Excellent coordination, communication, and partnership skills.
-Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
-Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English (spoken and written).
For every Child, you demonstrate...
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…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
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.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
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.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
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