Consultancy: Innovation Consultant - Req

Consultant Teaching & Training Programme & Policy

Overview

Provide expertise for youth entrepreneurship and engagement programs.

You have:

• Master's degree in International Business, International Relations, or related field
• Fluency in English is required, strong written and verbal competency is necessary
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset
• At least three years of experience in programme management at the cross-sections of innovation, entrepreneurship, green and youth engagement
• At least seven years of experience in managing projects across multiple geographies and sectors
• Experience planning and carrying out key events in the environmental sphere
• Proven planning and M&E experience
• Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system
• Financial proposal that includes costs per deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment
• Indicate your availability

Contract

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Consultancy Title: Innovation Consultant

Section/Division/Duty Station: Generation Unlimited (YPA) Secretariat

Duration: September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024

Home/ office Based: REMOTE

About UNICEF

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. UNICEF has over 12,000 staff in more than 145 countries.

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/ Assignment:

Under the direct supervision of the Innovation Manager (Generation Unlimited), with overall guidance from the Deputy Director, Partnerships the consultant will provide expertise to support the overall project manager for the launch and implementation of the BeGreen and Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN) pilot initiatives.

BeGreen

BeGreen is a green entrepreneurship pilot program co-created by GenU, partners, and young green entrepreneurs. The program will build evidence around youth entrepreneurship in high-impact green sectors, exploring how young entrepreneurs can contribute to circular economies. Young people will develop foundational entrepreneurship skills and then advance to an in-depth entrepreneurship program for which a targeted green curriculum will be developed.

EKYAN

EKYAN is a pilot initiative that provides young people with the skills, mentorship, and resources to build an agribusiness to provide extension services to small holder farmers. The goal of the programme is to improve the perception and engagement of young people in agriculture and contribute towards the improvement of economic livelihoods, food systems and nutritional status. This will produce a pipeline of young people (10-24) who will grow with knowledge and passion for agriculture and agribusiness, and who will be provided with the skills needed and on-the-job learning opportunities to take advantage of employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the sector.

Scope of Work:

The consultant will be responsible to advise on the strategic approach and implementation of BeGreen and EKYAN, including guidance on how to:

- Set up the youth-led advisory team, Steering Committee, and Technical Working Group (both)

- Develop an MLE framework in collaboration with partners, UNICEF regional and country offices (both)

- Develop/adapt a green curriculum (BeGreen)

- Develop the framework of the curriculum and digital training material (agriculture & nutrition) (EKYAN)

- Identify, in consultation with the CO team, the various channels for implementation (e.g., school community centers, education systems, bootcamps, online platform) (EKYAN)

- Organize and host events (ensuring youth participation) related to the programme (both)

- Develop a mentorship scheme for young people (EKYAN)

- Finalize selection criteria for application drive and selection (BeGreen)

- Assess the success of the training programme, judging criteria, and results of the first year of the programme (both)

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:

BeGreen Africa

1. Advise on the appropriate set up of the youth-led advisory team and the Governance structures (Steering Committee and Technical Working Group)

- Terms of References and plans for how to set up the youth-led advisory team, Steering Committee, and Technical Working Group - 15 Sep 2023

2. Consult with UNICEF regional offices, country offices, and partners to provide advice on the most appropriate Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation framework for the initiative

- Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation framework - 15 Sep 2023

3. Review of current curriculum and recommendations on how to develop green curriculum or adapt the current entrepreneurship curriculum to include green aspects (I.e., including climate change, waste management modules)

- Plan for curriculum greening - 31 Oct 2023

4. Consult with partners, country offices, and implementing partner to recommend changes required to the selection criteria for the application drive

- Suggested selection criteria for application drive - 30 Nov 2023

5. Recommendations on how to incorporate the programme into relevant events (e.g., African Climate Summit, Youth Connekt, COP28)

- Plan for how to ensure green entrepreneur’s voices are leveraged at four events (including identification of appropriate events to participate in; development of proposals for inclusion in events; suggested agendas for events, suggested run of show; suggested participants) - 31 Dec 2023

6. Assess the success of the training programme in collaboration with partners, and recommended changes required

- Training results report developed, which includes recommendations on required changes - 31 March 2024

7. Assess the current judging criteria and recommend areas for improvement to the process

- Judging criteria and process updated - 31 May 2024

8. Assess the results of the first year of the pilot programme, with a focus on lessons learned and areas for improvement for subsequent years

- Evidence and lessons learned report - 31 Aug 2024

Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN)

1. Advise on the appropriate set up of the youth-led advisory team and the Governance structures (Steering Committee and Technical Working Group)

- Terms of References and plans for how to set up the youth-led advisory team, Steering Committee, and Technical Working Group - 15 Sep 2023

2. Consult with UNICEF regional offices, country offices, and partners to provide advice on the most appropriate Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation framework for the initiative

- Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation Framework - 15 Oct 2023

3. Review the current framework of the curriculum and digital training material (agriculture & nutrition) and provide recommendations for improvement based on consultations with UNCIEF ROs, CO, and implementing partner

- Updated curriculum framework and digital training material - 30 Nov 2023

4. Recommendations on how to incorporate the programme into relevant events (e.g., African Climate Summit, Youth Connekt, COP28)

- Plan for how to ensure green entrepreneur’s voices are leveraged at two events (including identification of appropriate events to participate in; development of proposals for inclusion in events; suggested agendas for events, suggested run of show; suggested participants) - 31 Jan 2024

5. Research, in consultation with the CO team, the various channels for implementation (e.g., school community centers, education systems, bootcamps, online platform) and recommend the most appropriate pathway for this programme

- Rollout plan for various channels developed - 31 Mar 2024

6. Advise on the appropriate mentorship scheme in collaboration with youth leaders

- Mentorship report developed - 30 June 2024

7. Assess the results of the first year of the pilot programme, with a focus on lessons learned and areas for improvement for subsequent years

- Evidence and lessons learned report - 31 Aug 2024

Travel: Two International missions to Kenya, and one international trip to Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco, or South Africa

Qualifications

Education:

- Master’s degree in International Business, International Relations, or related field

- Fluency in English is required, strong written and verbal competency is necessary

- Working knowledge of another UN language an asset

Work experience:

- At least three years of experience in programme management at the cross-sections of innovation, entrepreneurship, green and youth engagement

- At least seven years of experience in managing projects across multiple geographies and sectors

- Experience planning and carrying out key events in the environmental sphere

- Proven planning and M&E experience

Competencies:

- Innovates and embraces change (Level 2)

- Drive to achieve results for impact (Level 1)

- Manages ambiguity and complexity (Level 2)

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.

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.

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