[Hiring] Strategic Scoping, Impact Assessment and Programme Design Consultancy for a Digital Literacy and Skills Initiative for Affected Communities @AGORA

Role Description

The consultancy will provide UNICEF with the evidence base required to determine whether and how such an initiative could be developed, scaled and positioned for future partnerships and investment. The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a strategic scoping, impact assessment and programme design exercise to define the potential scope, feasibility and value proposition of a UNICEF digital literacy and skills initiative for affected communities.

• What problem would the initiative address?
• Who should be prioritized and why?
• What impact could realistically be achieved?
• What programme model would be most effective?
• What resources, partnerships and capabilities would be required?
• How could UNICEF position and scale this work?

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in one or more of the following fields:
  • Digital Development
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • International Development
  • Public Policy
  • Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Development Studies
  • Another closely related field

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in:
  • Digital transformation
  • Digital inclusion
  • Digital literacy
  • Digital skills or programme design
• Demonstrated experience conducting strategic assessments, ecosystem mapping and programme scoping.
• Experience developing programme strategies or implementation frameworks.
• Experience designing Theory of Change, Results Frameworks and monitoring approaches.
• Experience working with international organizations, governments, donors and development partners.
• Experience in humanitarian and development settings.

Skills

• Digital literacy and digital skills programming.
• Programme and strategy development.
• Results-Based Management.
• Theory of Change development.
• Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation.
• Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills.

Language Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirables

• Experience working with UNICEF or other UN agencies.
• Experience supporting programmes focused on children and vulnerable populations.
• Familiarity with digital public goods, digital inclusion and humanitarian programming.
• Experience working across multiple regions or countries.

Benefits

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

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. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.