Country Programme Development Consultant

Supports development of UNICEF Burundi’s next Country Programme by reviewing evidence, facilitating cross-sector strategic discussions and drafting core programme documents. The consultancy helps leaders translate analysis into coherent choices, build stakeholder consensus and produce a strong Country Programme Document.

Department: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section

• Review evidence and documentation informing the Country Programme
• Facilitate high-level programmatic and cross-sector discussions
• Translate analysis into strategic programme choices
• Build consensus across multiple stakeholders
• Draft the Country Programme Document and supporting papers
• Document decisions and refine programme-development outputs

• Advanced university degree in development studies, social sciences, public policy or a related field
• At least ten years of relevant programme planning and development experience
• Strong experience with UNICEF planning processes and Country Programme development
• Experience facilitating high-level strategic discussions
• Strong analytical, synthesis and writing skills
• Fluency in French and English

• Six-and-a-half-month consultancy combining remote work and travel
• Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, financial proposal and technical proposal of no more than 15 pages