[Hiring] Individual Consultant to support evidence scanning, case documentation, and synthesis for Scaling What Works for Children: Compendium of Good Practices in Eastern and Southern Africa @AGORA

Role Description

UNICEF ESARO is developing Scaling What Works for Children: Compendium of Good Practices in Eastern and Southern Africa to support implementation of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029. The compendium will help Country Offices learn from and prioritize system-embedded solutions and will also support partner engagement by demonstrating UNICEF’s value-add in enabling measurable results at scale through:

• Policy support
• Systems strengthening
• Partnerships
• Evidence generation

A short-term consultant is required to augment ESARO capacity to deliver the compendium, ensuring continuity across:

• Evidence scanning
• Coordination
• Documentation
• Consolidation

This consultancy contributes to the ESARO Evaluation Section Annual Work Plan 2026 knowledge products and evidence use priorities linked to the Strategic Plan 2026–2029.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in evaluation, public policy, international development, social sciences, public health, education, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience (P4 equivalent) supporting evaluations, evidence synthesis, systems-oriented programming analysis, and UNICEF or UN knowledge products.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and written communication skills in English.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience producing concise case studies, briefs, and synthesis products for decision-makers, with strong drafting and editing skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot tools is an asset.
• Strong understanding of systems change and scaling pathways in development programming, including government-led policy and programme scale-up.
• Knowledge of UNICEF programming, particularly in the ESA region.
• Practical experience in evidence scanning, documentary review, and structured synthesis.
• Ability to apply an analytical framework.
• Demonstrated skill in coordinating with multi-country stakeholders, including facilitating structured consultations with Country Offices and technical staff.
• Able to utilize AI tools or large language models to support evidence processing, with appropriate safeguards, verification steps, and documentation of source provenance.
• Familiarity with UNICEF programme planning and evidence products (Country Programme Documents, explanatory notes, Situational Analysis, Country Programme Evaluations, thematic evaluations, internal reviews) is a strong advantage.

Benefits

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

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. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, and we welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.