[Hiring] Individual Consultant for Systematization and Programme Guide Development @AGORA

Role Description

Under the supervision of the Chief of Education, the consultant will lead a comprehensive documentation, systematization, and institutionalization process of the I Am Music initiative, a flagship intervention that uses artistic and cultural expression as a catalyst for behaviour change, social inclusion, gender transformation, protection, and learning among children and adolescents, particularly girls and children and adolescents living with disabilities. The initiative contributes directly to UNICEF Cameroon Country Programme (2022–2026), Education Output 4:

• "Children, adolescents, including those living with disabilities, parents, teachers, and communities are engaged and promote a transformative approach towards creating safe, inclusive and non-violent environments."

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0005024 ToR.pdf

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in: Social Work, Anthropology, Psychology, Law, Sociology, Child development, Gender, Cultural and Artistic Expression, Education, Development

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in program planning, management, monitoring and evaluation in developing countries is required.
• French requirement. English is an asset.
• Relevant experience with UNICEF and/or other UN Agencies is required, particularly on issues of gender, adolescents, cultural initiatives, protective learning environments or life skills development.
• Relevant field experience in Africa is required, and field experience in Cameroon is considered as an asset.
• Having managed cultural and artistic programs in Africa or other developing contexts is required.
• Having managed cultural and artistic programs in Cameroon is an asset.
• Previous experiences in developing contexts with education, gender, cultural expression or protection will be considered as an asset.
• Experience in applied research and evidence generation would also be desirable.

Benefits

• UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does.
• UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Company Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built.

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.