Consultancy for strategic Note for WASH Programme in Egypt country office – Internationals only (5 months)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, Care.

How can you make a difference? 

Objective:

The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive WASH Strategic Note for UNICEF Egypt. The strategic note will sharpen the programme logic showing HOW UNICEF is going to make a difference – taking into consideration lessons learned; articulate HOW planned actions will lead to intended OUTPUTS – including linkages with other programmes and strategic partnerships – and contribute to OUTCOMES; how UNICEF will influence partners to act; and determine a mix of multi-year strategies, including innovation, that UNICEF will pursue to achieve results. The strategic note will also inform RWPs, supply plans, funding proposals, performance reviews, and evaluations. The note will guide UNICEF’s efforts, both in the development and humanitarian actions, to enhance equitable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene for vulnerable populations, including children, while considering critical cross-cutting issues such as gender, climate change, and human rights. The strategic note will also demonstrate the alignment of UNICEF’s WASH programming to the UNSDCF.

Methodology:

The consultancy will be organized into five phases:

1. Inception
2. Desk Review
3. Draft Report
4. Validation Workshop
5. Final Document

Each phase will involve close coordination with UNICEF’s WASH team, as well as key stakeholders in Egypt.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE:

DELIVERABLES

ESTIMATED DURATION TO COMPLETE

PAYMENT

Inception Report

• Develop a detailed structure for the UNICEF WASH Strategic Note, encompassing a methodological approach and work plan.
• Share the draft structure with the UNICEF WASH team for review, feedback, and approval.
• The consultant will prepare and submit an inception report that includes:

1. A plan for the development of the Strategic Note, outlining the timeline, key activities, and steps for finalization.
2. A proposed methodology, including the document structure.

Consultant will adjust the second draft of the inception report based on the feedback of the relevant UNICEF program people and share the final version with UNICEF prior to commencing the preparation of the Strategic Note.

15 working days (remotely)

25%

Desk Review

• Perform a thorough analysis of relevant program documents and resources.
• Participate in initial briefings with UNICEF and key partners to clarify the scope of work and identify any recommendations that should be incorporated during the drafting of the Strategic Note.

15 working days (remotely)

25%

Draft Report

• Present the draft Strategic Note to UNICEF.
• Share the initial draft of the Strategic Note in English with UNICEF WASH and relevant program staff.
• Collect feedback on the draft from UNICEF WASH and other key stakeholders.
• Revise the Strategic Note based on the feedback and ensure that UNICEF is satisfied with the accuracy and overall quality of the document.
• Submit the revised second draft of the Strategic Note to the UNICEF WASH team.

10 working days (remotely)

15%

Validation workshop with the key stakeholders

• Organize a 3 days validation workshop with key stakeholders to present the second draft of the WASH Strategic Note. Gather and compile feedback from participants.
• Ensure the document adheres to UNICEF’s relevant strategies and guidelines, and includes the following sections:
• Rationale: A brief description of the program and its context.
• Vision and Objectives: Programming principles and approaches, along with lessons learned and challenges/limitations.
• Results Areas: Including WASH in emergencies.
• Implementing the strategy: What UNICEF will do and where including reflections on gender, climate change, and human rights.
• Annexes: Supplementary information and documents.

7 working days (in country )

10%

Final Document

• The consultant will revise the second draft of the Strategic Note based on feedback from the UNICEF WASH team and incorporate additional input from key stakeholders into the third draft.
• Once the UNICEF WASH team provides final approval, the Strategic Note will be considered finalized

10 working days (remotely)

25%

TOTAL 100%

Conditions of work:

• The consultancy will be conducted both remotely and in-country for the validation workshop.
• UNICEF will provide access to all relevant documentation and facilitate necessary introductions to stakeholders.
• Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of deliverables and as per the agreed timeline.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Advanced university degree in water management, public health, or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program design, policy development, and strategy formulation.
• Proven experience in developing strategic notes or similar documents for international organizations, preferably UNICEF.
• Knowledge of Egypt’s WASH context and global WASH strategies; UNSDCF
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, both in development and humanitarian contexts

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility jobs-near-me.org UNICEF.

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.

Remarks: 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. 

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