National Consultant for the Adolescent Cash Plus Programme under KSIEP2

About

UNICEF seeks a one-year, office-based national consultant in Nairobi for the Adolescent Cash Plus Programme under KSIEP2, within the Social Policy and Child Protection Section. The consultancy provides time-bound support to consolidate, analyse and document programme monitoring data and evidence, producing trackers, analytical reports, reporting inputs and learning products. Applicants require a relevant master's degree, substantial relevant experience, and fluency in English. Reference: 596730 Terms of service: Consultancy Duty station: Nairobi Terms of service: One year, office based

How to apply

Submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): 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); and samples of your work. Technical proposal is not needed.

Qualifications

• Masters in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in social protection, cash-plus programming, programme monitoring, results-based management, reporting, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience supporting government-led or donor-funded programmes, preferably involving adolescents, social assistance, or integrated cash-plus services.
• At least two year of experience developing and applying results frameworks, theories of change, indicators, monitoring tools, and performance-tracking systems.
• Proven ability to prepare clear, accurate, and high quality donor, programme, results, and management reports.
• Experience supporting programme reviews and learning exercises.
• Experience working with government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, foundations, or United Nations agencies.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and facilitating technical meetings.
• Experience tracking progress against programme targets, maintaining action and reporting trackers, and supporting accountability and follow-up processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively in fast-paced and politically sensitive environments while meeting tight deadlines.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of social protection and cash-plus programming, including approaches that link cash transfers with complementary services for adolescents and vulnerable households.
• Ability to apply results frameworks, indicators, monitoring tools, reporting calendars, and performance trackers to support programme oversight and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of donor and programme reporting requirements, results-based reporting, documentation standards, and means-of-verification processes.