Coaching and Training Consultants for Performance Management & Career Development
Support UNICEF staff with performance management and career development workshops.
Overview
Support UNICEF staff with performance management and career development workshops.
You have:
- Experience in designing and facilitating workshops for multicultural audiences.
- ICF accreditation for coaching.
- Fluency in any of the UN languages.
- Preferred daily rate for consultancy services.
- Submitting contact information of two references.
Contract
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Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Performance Management and Career Development (PMCD), the consultant(s) will support and contribute to a variety of initiatives involving performance management, career development, coaching and other learning interventions for UNICEF staff.
The consultant(s) will design and facilitate workshops supporting the management of performance and careers, as well as, Training of Trainer (ToT) workshops through face to face and virtual delivery. The consultant(s) will provide coaching in relation to performance and career management, as appropriate.
Proposals should cover the following information:
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience in designing/facilitating a variety of workshops for multicultural audiences, including any experience of Performance Management, Career Management workshops. Please advise on your willingness to travel
- For Consultants interested in providing coaching only, please provide confirmation of ICF accreditation and years of experience post ICF accreditation.
- Your resume/CV including fluency in any of the UN languages
- Your preferred daily rate
- The names/contact information of two references
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract 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 and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a successful workshop you facilitated for a diverse audience? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience and ability to engage multicultural groups. | Share a specific example, including details about the audience, your approach, and the outcomes. |
| How do you adapt your coaching style for different cultural backgrounds? | This question evaluates your adaptability and cultural competence in coaching. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure engagement during virtual workshops? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |