Consultancy: Development of Delivery Models for the ESAR Strategic Moment of Reflection. “Rethinking How We Deliver Results for Every Child” at UNICEF

Scope of Work

• Goal and objective: Under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Director and in collaboration with ESARO leadership and the Design School, the consultant will:
• Analyze UNICEF’s current programme delivery modalities across different country contexts.
• Develop and articulate a set of 3–4 prototype models that reflect operational realities and strategic opportunities across typologies (e.g., MCOs, fragile/humanitarian, MICs, transition countries).
• Translate these models into practical, visual, and interactive tools for collaborative use in workshops.
• Support the design and facilitation of co-creation sessions during the Deputy Representatives’ Workshop and the RMT meeting.
• Synthesize workshop outputs into actionable recommendations for a reimagined regional delivery framework.

Desired competencies, technical background and experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Organizational Development, Systems Thinking, Public Policy, International Development, or related fields.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in programme strategy, systems design, organizational change, or innovation in international development settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing conceptual and operational models for programme delivery or organizational design.
• Familiarity with UNICEF’s programming approaches and structures (especially in decentralized, multi-country, and humanitarian contexts).
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, and visualization skills, including proficiency in tools such as Miro, Figma, or similar.
• Strong communication and drafting skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and visually.
• Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability
• The consultant is expected to maintain professional written and verbal communication in English.
• Administrative issues
• Consultancy Location: The consultant will be remote-based, with the option to work from Nairobi if preferred.

Deadline: 16 Dec 2025