Consultant: Senior Advisor, Programme Monitoring and Learning
Provide expert advice on programme monitoring and learning.
Overview
Provide expert advice on programme monitoring and learning.
You have:
- At least 5 years of experience in programme monitoring and evaluation.
- Proficient in data analysis and interpretation.
- Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in report writing and documentation.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and collaboratively.
Contract
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Consultant: Senior Advisor, Programme Monitoring and Learning
Duty Station: Home Based, with travel to New Delhi
Contract Duration: 09 months; with 40 input days
Closing Date: 30th June 2022
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!
UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 74 years working in continuously improving the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence, with goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.
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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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office. We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.
For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here. UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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.
PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED - ToR for Consultant as Sr Advisor, Programme Monitoring & Learning.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
The application to be submitted through the online portal and should contain four separate attachments:
i. A Cover letter explaining suitability for the assignment (to be uploaded online under “Cover Letter” tab)
ii. Curriculum Vitae (CV) reflecting relevant experience and including three professional references (to be uploaded online under “Resume” tab)
iii. Submit at least 2 Work Samples – Monitoring system & architecture - Submit at least 2 evidence (report/excerpts of the report] of your contribution in some established monitoring system & architecture] (to be uploaded online under “Other – Applicant” as a single document containing 2 work samples)
iv. A financial proposal indicating all-inclusive monthly professional fee, as per the template attached - Financial Proposal - Consultant as Sr Advisor, Programme Monitoring & Learning.docx. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving (to be uploaded online under “Financial Proposal” tab).
Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark "n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.
Without all the above 4 documents, your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.
• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• Women, trans, non-binary and gender diverse candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.
• General Terms and Conditions for the Consultancy Contract is attached - General Terms and Conditions - Consultants and Individual Contractors.pdf, for your reference.
- 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.
For any clarifications, please contact:
UNICEF
Supply & Procurement Section
73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003
Email: indconsultants@unicef.org
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with programme monitoring and evaluation? | The interviewer wants to know about your relevant experience and successes. | Provide specific examples of your past work and positive outcomes. |
| How do you approach data analysis in your projects? | This question assesses your analytical thinking and methodical approach. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you've engaged stakeholders in a project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for effective report writing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in working independently and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |