Country Programme Planning (CPP) Process Review and Lessons Learned Consultant – for the review of the 2026 CPP processes, aligned with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, 2 months and 23 days, remote

Country Programme Planning (CPP) Process Review and Lessons Learned Consultant – for the review of the 2026 CPP processes, aligned with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, 2 months and 23 days, remote

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 offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  Country programme planning external TOR.pdf

•    Minimum requirements:

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in International Development, Development Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Development Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Strategic Planning, Programme Planning and Management, or another discipline directly relevant to country programme planning, strategic analysis and development programming. Specialization or demonstrated academic training in results-based management, public policy analysis, development planning, programme design, theories of change, or the analysis of development results is an asset.

Fluency in English, with excellent written and oral communication skills.

At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic planning, country programme development, results-based management or programme design and analysis, preferably within UNICEF or the UN system.

Demonstrated experience in reviewing and analysing country programme planning processes and related documentation, including strategic analysis, prioritization, theories of change and results frameworks. Experience in conducting comparative or cross-country reviews, identifying patterns and good practices, and translating analytical findings into practical recommendations to strengthen planning processes and organizational learning is required.

Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and results-based management, with strong analytical skills and the ability to review complex planning documents, assess the quality and coherence of strategic decision-making, synthesize evidence across country contexts, and develop practical, actionable recommendations is required.

Experience with UNICEF Country Programme Planning (CPP) processes, familiarity with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and its strategic priorities, and prior experience conducting organizational learning reviews or developing analytical frameworks for programme planning.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  Country programme planning Financial proposal.xlsx

A detailed technical proposal: Applicants are required to submit a concise technical proposal outlining their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology for reviewing UNICEF’s Country Programme Planning (CPP) processes, analytical framework, and approach to assessing strategic quality, identifying cross-cutting findings and lessons learned, and formulating actionable recommendations. The proposal should also include a brief workplan indicating key activities, deliverables and estimated level of effort.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 W. Europe Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Nov 2026 W. Europe Standard Time

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