Work Remotely as a Project Advisor Consultant – Programme Group at UNICEF: Apply Now
Closing Date: 4 December 2025
Work Remotely as a Project Advisor Consultant – Programme Group at UNICEF: Apply Now
Overview
The Project Advisory Consultant will provide strategic and technical guidance to support the successful establishment and operationalization of the Centers of Excellence (CoEs). The Project Advisor consultant will work closely with the Director of PG, the Chief of Operations, and the project coordination team to identify and mitigate risks, ensure readiness of CoE locations, and strengthen financial and grant management functions.
Scope of Work
Strategic Advisory Support
- Advise the Director of PG and the project coordination team on strategic risks and opportunities related to the CoE establishment.
- Provide expert input on recruitment strategies, location readiness, financial sustainability, and programme offerings.
Risk Management
- Maintain and regularly update the project risk register.
- Identify emerging risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Design and recommend internal controls to address identified risks.
- Advise senior management on risk prioritization and response planning.
Operational Readiness
- Collaborate with the Chief of Operations to assess and ensure the physical, logistical, and administrative readiness of CoE locations.
- Support the development of operational plans and readiness checklists.
Financial and Grant Management
- Provide strategic insights into the financial and grant management functions of the GPD.
- Review financial plans and advise on budget alignment with CoE objectives.
- Support the development of financial monitoring tools and reporting mechanisms.
Knowledge Transfer and Programme Design
- Advise on mechanisms for effective knowledge transfer to CoE staff and stakeholders.
- Review and provide input on the programme offerings of the CoEs to ensure relevance, quality, and sustainability.
Deliverables
| Work Assignment Overview | Deliverables/ Outputs | Delivery deadline |
| Strategic Advisory Support | Monthly advisory reports summarizing key risks, recommendations, and progress. | July 31, 2026 |
| Risk Registry Update | Updated on a monthly basis risk register with documented changes and mitigation actions. | January 31, 2025 |
| Operational Readiness | Participate in monthly coordination meetings, summarize key concerns and risks | December 31, 2025 |
| Financial and Grant Management | Provide a strategic insight paper on grant management, with a view of grants that are transferred from elsewhere | July 31, 2026 |
| Knowledge transfer and program design | Provide documented monthly inputs on knowledge transfer for inclusion in programme design documents and operational plans, ensuring alignment with COE design. | July 31, 2026 |
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Masters or above in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Organizational Development or International Development. Bachelors degree with more years of experience may be considered.
- At least 15 years of experience in Strategic Planning with Rights based Planning and RBM expertise. Global level experience at senior management level, desirably with UN/UNICEF.
- Excellent Anlytical and report writing skills
- Experience in Project management and change management at senior level
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
Selection Criteria
Technical Evaluation (75)
- Education background
- Previous relevant experience in project management and change management at senior management level
- Experience with other similar engagements (please articulate clearly porevious similar assignments)
Financial Proposal (25)
Use the below template to provide your financial proposal
| S. No. | Work Assignment Overview | Deliverables/ Outputs | Amount (USD $) (Note: Please indicate the cost per deliverable and the total lump sum. Daily rates should not be included) |
| 1 | Strategic Advisory Support | Monthly advisory reports summarizing key risks, recommendations, and progress. | $ |
ย Courses will be required for the successful Candidates: Certificates of mandatory courses (Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF (2020 version); Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (2021 version) & Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA) (2021 version) consolidated in one single pdf. For Consultancy assignments which include travel assignments, BSAFE will be a mandatory course requirement to be added to the list of certificates to be uploaded.
Click Here To Apply
Follow Opportunities For Everyone on Social Media
