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UNICEF · 4 hours ago

International Senior Consultant | Recovery Programme Strategy Development for UNICEF Palestine | Hybrid Remote with Travel

Palestine, IA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

UNICEF is an organization that works in over 190 countries to save children's lives and defend their rights. They are seeking a Senior Consultant to facilitate the Recovery Programme Strategy Development, focusing on programmatic strategies and management plans in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Consultant reports to the Special Representative for general guidance and direction and close coordination with both Deputy Representatives in Operations and Programmes

The estimated duration is 50 days during Jan-April 2026

The assignment can start remotely while the VISA is in process

Mission travel to East Jerusalem and Gaza is required

Phase 1: Recovery Programmatic Strategies and Priorities Phase 2: Programme Management Plan

Prior to the Consultancy coming onboard, both Deputy Representatives will have already initiated discussions with the Section Chiefs

In parallel, an affordability analysis will be conducted, which will be used as a key resource for PBR recommendations

Review key achievements of the country's programme in the past two years since the onset of the war (based on UNICEF Annual Results Assessment Management reports) and assess relevance and effectiveness of results

Support and document internal and external consultations and programme prioritization processes in line with emerging priorities for the recovery phase, as well as document outcomes on internal strategic reflections

Review and assess emerging priorities via UN80, inter-agency roles and responsibilities at OPT/SOP level, and advise on set of recommendations

Produce a final SMR report

After the review and strategy development process, we will have an actual one-day or 1.5 day SMR meeting with MENARO, HQ, CoEs as necessary for final adjustments and validation

Phase 2: Programme Management Plan Conduct functional skills mapping across programme sections, programme effectiveness, and operations teams – taking into account the emerging priorities including from initiatives such as UN80

Lead various levels of staffing consultations with Senior Leadership and Chiefs of Sections in both East Jerusalem and Gaza, including the Staff Association

Analyze the alignment of current field presence with emergency response shifting into recovery phase as appropriate and according to location

Assess operational efficiency in line with programmatic needs

Conduct online surveys for data collection to ensure all staff voices are heard

Identify skill gaps based on future responsibilities aligned with PBR-endorsed programmatic shifts (especially recovery)

Produce a PBR-related document with justification for changes to staffing structure, linked to the SMR report

Qualification

Strategic analysesOrganizational developmentProgramme developmentPBR analysisFluency in EnglishFunctional reviewsSkills auditsWorkforce planningHumanitarian programmingIntercultural communicationOrganizational diagnosticsArabicActive listeningFacilitation skills

Required

Master's degree in public administration, business administration, international development, social sciences, organizational development, or related fields

At least (10) years' relevant experience in at least two of the following areas: strategic analyses, organizational development, evaluation, and programme development and management, PBR analysis

Proven experience with functional reviews, skills audits, or workforce planning

Proven senior leadership experience in understanding of humanitarian, early recovery, recovery and development programming vis a vis humanitarian peace nexus

Understanding of UNICEF Country Office Programme review, restructuring and PBR process

Proven experience in developing strategic planning documents

Excellent intercultural communication skills, active listening

Organizational diagnostics and workforce analysis

Strong facilitation skills

Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN language, especially Arabic is an asset