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Contract Duration – 5.3 Months

Working arrangement: Home Based/ Office Based

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                                                              TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNICEF Mozambique is preparing for the new Country Programme Document (CPD) 2027–2031. As part of this process, the Country Office is required to develop a Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP) that defines the management environment, organizational structure, affordability, field presence, and operational modalities required to deliver the programme results.

Given the programmatic shifts, new outcome structure, changing funding envelope, and evolving field footprint, MCO seeks the support of a senior consultant to conduct a structured management review and coordinate the development of the CPMP and related inputs to the Programme Budget Review (PBR) in close coordination with the Senior Management Team (SMT), the CPMP Taskforce and the Country Management Team (CMT)

The purpose of this consultancy is to:

•Conduct a comprehensive management and organizational review of UNICEF Mozambique.

•Assess affordability and HR structure alignment with the 2027–2031 results framework.

•Review the field footprint and delivery model.

•Based on the strategic shifts in the new CPD, identify capacity gaps and efficiency opportunities; and

•Develop a fit-for-purpose CPMP process and guide the process aligned with UNICEF corporate guidance and PBR requirements.

The assignment will be conducted under principles of transparency, participation, and structured staff consultation.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  External ToR TMC0001547.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Master's dergree in Organizational Development, Public Administration, International Development, Management, or related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience at national and international levels.
• Proven experience conducting organizational reviews and management restructuring.
• Demonstrated experience supporting UNICEF, UN agencies or comparable international organizations.
• Knowledge of development cooperation modalities.

Desirables:

• Experience developing CPMPs, PBR documentation, or similar strategic management plans with UNICEF is highly desirable.
• Experience in fragile/humanitarian contexts with multiple field offices is an asset.
  

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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

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 reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. 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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal Financial proposal TMC0001547 r.docx

Remarks:  

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.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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