Under the supervision of the Chief of Social Policy and Child Rights Monitoring, and in close collaboration with UNICEF Partnership and programme teams, partner UN agencies (ILO, WHO), and national stakeholders, the Project Coordinator Consultant will provide overall coordination and technical support to ensure effective implementation of the EU-funded Haya Karima programme.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate internal coordination within UNICEF and among UN agencies (UNICEF, ILO, WHO)as well as with the EU, by several activities including convoking relevant joint steering committee meetings, technical working groups, and inter-agency consultations
Document discussions, consolidate inputs, and contribute to joint project reports capturing progress and achievements.
Ensure coherence between UNICEF-supported activities across sectors (Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, Social Policy) and Partnership team.
Facilitate and document consultative processes with key national and local stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation and ownership in coordination with UNICEF, partner UN agencies and EU.
Facilitate dialogue between EU, UN agencies with government institutions, private sector, NGOs, and development partners to strengthen synergies and complementarities.
Develop ad-hoc, communication and knowledge management materials to increase Haya Karima programme visibility and facilitate consultations with UNICEF Communication, partnership and programme teams as well WHO and ILO.
Support preparation of policy briefs, notes, case studies, and evidence-based materials for advocacy and decision-making.
Consolidate inputs and progress updates from UNICEF, ILO, and WHO focal points and prepare initial drafts of inception, narrative and financial reports, ensuring alignment with EU donor requirements.
Requirements:
Advanced University Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health, Education, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project coordination or management, preferably within development, humanitarian, or government programmes.
Experience with UN agencies, EU, international NGOs, or government-led initiatives is highly desirable.
Experience in the design, implementation, and/or evaluation of social protection national development strategies, multisectoral public policy frameworks, or large-scale reform programmes is considered an asset.
Experience in facilitating high-level consultations with government stakeholders, development partners, UN agencies, and civil society, is considered an asset.
Experience working with multiple international development and UN partners and agencies and national governments.
